Dan8Oren/mcp-apple-notes

What it does

Dan8Oren/mcp-apple-notes is an MCP (Model Context Protocol) server that integrates Apple Notes with advanced AI capabilities. It provides semantic search, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), and complete note management functionality using on-device embeddings. The tool offers 10 tools including full CRUD operations, fuzzy title matching, and folder management for organizing notes.

How to set up

This is an MCP server designed to run locally on your machine. Installation involves cloning the repository and configuring it as an MCP server in your AI client (Claude, ChatGPT, or compatible platforms). Since it runs fully locally with on-device embeddings, no API keys or external services are required. Detailed setup instructions are available in the GitHub repository.

Key features

• Semantic search across Apple Notes with on-device embeddings
• Full CRUD (Create, Read, Update, Delete) operations on notes
• Folder and tag management for note organization
• Fuzzy title matching for flexible note discovery
• 10 specialized tools for different note operations
• Privacy-focused: runs completely locally without external API dependencies
• RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) capabilities for context-aware AI responses