NoteDiscovery
Your Self-Hosted Knowledge Base
NoteDiscovery is a self-hosted note-taking application with integrated MCP server support that enables AI assistants to interact with your personal knowledge base. The application stores notes as plain markdown files locally while providing a modern web interface with features like full-text search, graph visualization, drawing tools, and math notation support. Its built-in MCP server allows Claude Desktop, Cursor, and other MCP-compatible tools to search, create, edit, organize, and explore your notes through natural language commands. Built for privacy-conscious users and developers, it runs entirely on your own infrastructure with zero external dependencies or cloud services.
Key Features
Use Cases
- 01Building a personal wiki or second brain with AI-assisted organization and discovery
- 02Privacy-focused knowledge management where all data remains on your own server
- 03Developer documentation system with AI-powered search and cross-referencing
- 04Team collaboration on self-hosted infrastructure without commercial service dependencies
- 05Research note-taking with mathematical notation, diagrams, and link visualization
- 06Meeting notes and project documentation with AI-assisted categorization and tagging
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NoteDiscovery — FAQ
What is NoteDiscovery and what does it do?+
NoteDiscovery is a self-hosted note-taking application that stores your notes as plain markdown files while providing a modern web interface with search, organization, and visualization features. It includes a built-in MCP server that lets AI assistants like Claude and Cursor interact with your notes through natural language commands.
How do I install and connect NoteDiscovery's MCP server to Claude Desktop or Cursor?+
Add the NoteDiscovery MCP server configuration to your Claude Desktop or Cursor config file (claude_desktop_config.json or similar) with a Docker command that points to your running NoteDiscovery instance. The configuration uses 'docker run' with the official image and connects to your NoteDiscovery server via URL. See the MCP.md documentation for complete setup instructions.
Which AI clients work with NoteDiscovery?+
NoteDiscovery's MCP server works with any MCP-compatible client including Claude Desktop, Cursor, and other tools that support the Model Context Protocol. The application also provides a REST API for custom integrations.
Do I need API keys or external services to use NoteDiscovery?+
No, NoteDiscovery runs entirely self-hosted with no external dependencies, API keys, or internet requirements. All browser libraries are served locally, making it suitable for air-gapped networks. You only need Docker or Python to run the application.
Is NoteDiscovery free to use?+
Yes, NoteDiscovery is completely free and open-source under the MIT License with no subscriptions or hidden fees. You can use, modify, and distribute it freely.
What are the system requirements for running NoteDiscovery?+
You can run NoteDiscovery with either Docker (recommended) or Python 3.8 or higher with pip. For Docker, you just need Docker installed; for local Python installation, you need Python and the ability to install dependencies via pip or a virtual environment.
How do I install NoteDiscovery?+
Open the source repository on GitHub and follow its README. NoteDiscovery is a mcp server — MCP Agents Market links you directly to the official repo.
Is NoteDiscovery free?+
NoteDiscovery is an open-source project hosted on GitHub. Check the repository for its license and any usage requirements.