Overview: Zettelkasten MCP Server

Title

Zettelkasten MCP Server
A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server implementing the Zettelkasten knowledge management methodology, enabling users to create, link, and search atomic notes via Claude and other MCP-compatible clients.

How to Use

1. Installation:

   • Clone the repository and set up a virtual environment.
   • Install dependencies using uv.
   • Configure the .env file with connection parameters.

2. Starting the Server:

   • Run python -m zettelkasten_mcp.main or specify custom paths for notes and database.

3. Connecting to Claude Desktop:

   • Add the server configuration to Claude Desktop for AI-assisted knowledge management.

4. Rebuilding the Index:

   • If editing Markdown files externally, use zk_rebuild_index to update the SQLite database.

Key Features

• Atomic Notes: Each note contains a single idea with a unique timestamp-based ID.
• Bidirectional Linking: Build a knowledge graph with semantic relationships.
• Markdown Support: Human-readable and editable note format.
• Search Functionality: Find notes by content, tags, or links.
• Dual Storage:
  • Markdown Files: Source of truth, editable in any text editor.
  • SQLite Database: Efficient indexing for fast queries and traversal.
• Integration with Claude: AI-assisted note creation, exploration, and synthesis.

Use Cases

• Knowledge Management: Organize research, ideas, and literature notes systematically.
• AI-Assisted Learning: Use Claude to explore and synthesize connections between notes.
• Academic Writing: Develop complex arguments by linking and refining atomic ideas.
• Creative Thinking: Discover unexpected relationships through horizontal exploration.

For detailed examples and prompting guidelines, refer to the GitHub repository.