Overview
What is Inbox MCP Server?
Inbox MCP Server is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that sends notes to the inBox Notes API. It provides a tool to create notes via any MCP‑compatible client, allowing users to send content and a title to a configured inBox API endpoint. It is intended for users who already have an inBox Notes PRO account.
How to use Inbox MCP Server?
Set the INBOX_TOKEN environment variable with your inBox API token, then run the server with python main.py or mcp run main.py. Install it via Smithery for automatic Claude Desktop configuration, or manually add a stdio MCP server entry in your client (e.g., CherryStudio, Cursor) using npx -y @smithery/cli@latest run @sseaan/mcp-server-inbox --key <your_token>.
Key features of Inbox MCP Server
- Sends notes to the inBox Notes API via MCP.
- Supports setting a note title.
- Creates notes from any MCP‑compatible client.
- Configurable through environment variables.
- Can be installed automatically via Smithery.
Use cases of Inbox MCP Server
- Save ideas or reminders from an AI assistant into your inBox.
- Automate note capture while using CherryStudio or Cursor.
- Integrate note creation into a wider MCP‑based workflow.
FAQ from Inbox MCP Server
What does Inbox MCP Server do?
It provides one MCP tool (send_note) that sends a note (content and optional title) to the inBox Notes API using your account’s API token.
What are the runtime requirements?
Python 3.8 or later, the requests and mcp[cli] packages, an inBox Notes PRO account, and an MCP‑compatible client (e.g., Claude Desktop, CherryStudio, Cursor).
Where does my data go?
Notes are sent directly to the inBox Notes API endpoint you configure. The server does not store data locally beyond transient processing.
How do I configure the server in a client?
Set your INBOX_TOKEN as an environment variable, then run the server as a stdio process. For Smithery‑installed setups, use the provided JSON configuration with the --key argument.
What is the license?
Inbox MCP Server is released under the MIT License.
