MCP Outline Server
@Vortiago
A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server enabling AI assistants to interact with Outline documentation services.
Overview
What is MCP Outline Server?
An MCP server that enables AI assistants (like Claude) to interact with Outline document services, bridging natural language and Outline's document management capabilities.
How to use MCP Outline Server?
Install with Python 3.10+, configure with an Outline API key and optional API URL in a .env file, then run via mcp dev, start_server.sh, or install in Claude Desktop.
Key features of MCP Outline Server
- Search documents by keywords
- List collections and view document structure
- Read document content and export as markdown
- View and add comments on documents
- Create, edit, and move documents
- View backlinks to a document
Use cases of MCP Outline Server
- Searching a knowledge base for specific topics
- Browsing document collections and their structure
- Reading and summarizing document content
- Creating new documents from AI-generated drafts
- Adding contextual comments to existing documents
FAQ from MCP Outline Server
What are the prerequisites?
Python 3.10+, an Outline account with API access, and an Outline API key from your account settings.
Does it support self-hosted Outline?
Yes, you can set OUTLINE_API_URL to your own instance (e.g., https://your-outline-instance.example.com/api).
How do I configure the server?
Create a .env file with OUTLINE_API_KEY (required) and optionally OUTLINE_API_URL (defaults to cloud-hosted Outline).
