Workflowy
Connect Workflowy outliner data to your agent so you can search nodes, read breadcrumb context, and create or organize project notes without leaving the editor.
Overview
Workflowy MCP is a Build-phase MCP server that lets coding agents search, read, create, and organize Workflowy nodes with breadcrumb context.
What is this MCP server?
- Search Workflowy nodes and return matches with breadcrumb context for orientation.
- Read, create, and organize nodes through stdio MCP tools.
- Uses WORKFLOWY_API_TOKEN from workflowy.com/api-key.
- Workflowy MCP v1.0.1 MCPB from jbeshir/mcp-servers workflowy subfolder.
- Keeps agent answers grounded in your live outline instead of stale pasted notes.
- Server version 1.0.1
- Transport: stdio
- 1 required secret: WORKFLOWY_API_TOKEN
What problem does it solve?
Your agent hallucinates plans when your real backlog lives in Workflowy and you keep copying fragments by hand.
Who is it for?
Solo builders who already run roadmaps and specs in Workflowy and want Claude Code or Cursor to read and write bullets with API-backed context.
Skip if: Teams on Notion or Linear-only workflows, or anyone unwilling to issue a Workflowy API token for agent access.
What do I get? / Deliverables
After install, the agent can query and update Workflowy nodes so tasks and specs stay synced with your outline.
- Search results with Workflowy breadcrumb paths for agent context
- Created or reorganized nodes reflected in your Workflowy tree
- Repeatable PM queries tying chat tasks to outline bullets
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Journey fit
Workflowy is where many solo builders keep specs, backlogs, and launch checklists while actively building—PM integration belongs in Build, not launch distribution. PM subphase matches backlogs, nested specs, and execution trees that sit next to code during implementation.
How it compares
Workflowy outliner API via MCP—not a standalone PM methodology skill.
Common Questions / FAQ
Who is Workflowy MCP for?
Indie builders and developers who manage projects in Workflowy and want their coding agent to use live outline data.
When should I use Workflowy MCP?
Use it during build and PM work when you need to fetch specs, log decisions, or reorganize nodes while implementing features.
How do I add Workflowy MCP to my agent?
Generate WORKFLOWY_API_TOKEN at workflowy.com/api-key, add the stdio server with that secret, and install workflowy-v1.0.1 MCPB in your MCP client.