The thought comes back.
Ask your agent to search your notes. A keyword brings the right idea back into the conversation.
search_notes → get_noteA little bridge for Windows
A thought.
A next step.
Still yours.
Microsoft Sticky Notes, connected to Claude, Codex, Hermes Agent, and OpenClaw.
One local MCP server. The notes you keep, with the agents you use.
Open-source. Local to your desktop. Yours to build on.
A familiar place. Your choice of agent.
Connect through MCP. Client setup and local server support vary.
A familiar place for your thoughtsInteractive example
Sticky Notes
For the week
- Outline the new idea
- Review the release checklist
- Make a little time to read
Ask your assistant
Find my note about the release checklist.
Sample data. An illustration of the workflow, not a connection to your notes.
One thought.
A little further.
From the note you saved to the next thing you do. A simulated workflow, with the details kept in view.
Give it a next step.
Append a task to the same note. Keep the original thought, and add what happens next.
update_note · append_textAn idea with somewhere to go.
Export active notes as Markdown or JSON. Carry the list into the rest of your work.
export_notesAt home on WindowsWindows 10 / 11Python 3.10+MCP-compatible clientsMIT licensed
Thoughtfully connected
The notes you keep.
More ways to use them.
Your ideas already have a home.
Give your AI tools a way to find them.
Find that thought
you left behind.
Search across your notes. Read the whole idea, or narrow things down by color and saved open state.
release checklist
For the week
Review the release checklist
Before we ship
A few things worth checking.
Keep the list moving.
Create a note, append the next task, or give it a different color.
create_note · update_noteTake the ideas along.
Export active notes as Markdown or JSON. Restore soft-deleted notes when you need them.
export_notes · get_stats · restore_noteYour MCP clientSticky Notes MCPYour local notes
9 tools over stdio. A small, local connection.
A few steps, then you’re connected
Make the
connection.
Install the server, point your MCP client to it, and start with a simple request to list your notes.
- Install from source
Run these commands in PowerShell.
- Configure your client
Add the Python and server paths to your client’s MCP settings.
- Reconnect and try it
Ask: “List my five most recently updated sticky notes.”
Before you begin: open Sticky Notes and create a note so its local database exists.
git clone https://github.com/widisaadi/stickynotes-mcp.git
cd stickynotes-mcp
python -m venv .venv
.\.venv\Scripts\python.exe -m pip install -e .Uses the repository source and a local Python environment.
{
"mcpServers": {
"sticky-notes": {
"command": "C:\\path\\to\\stickynotes-mcp\\.venv\\Scripts\\python.exe",
"args": ["C:\\path\\to\\stickynotes-mcp\\server.py"]
}
}
}Replace both example paths. Merge this entry with your existing client settings.
The server edits the local Sticky Notes database. Close Sticky Notes and keep an independent backup before using write tools on important notes.
The practical details
A few things
to know.
The practical details before you connect.
Does it work on macOS or Linux?
The server targets Microsoft Sticky Notes’ Windows UWP database on Windows 10 and 11. Other operating systems and Sticky Notes editions with different storage formats are not supported by this implementation.
Which AI clients can use it?
Claude, Codex, Hermes Agent, and OpenClaw are the agents highlighted by this project. Use an MCP-compatible client or integration that can start a local stdio server. Configure it to run your virtual environment’s Python executable with the absolute path to server.py. The setup guide includes a shared JSON example and the settings needed for other formats.
Where do my notes go?
The server reads and writes the local plum.sqlite database. Retrieved notes are returned to your MCP client; its model provider and privacy settings determine what happens to that content afterward. This landing page has no access to your notes.
Will changes appear on my desktop immediately?
The server updates stored database content and flags. It does not directly control app windows or guarantee an immediate refresh or cloud sync. You may need to reopen Sticky Notes to see changes.
Can I recover a deleted note?
Deletion is soft by default, so restore_note can bring it back. A permanent deletion cannot be undone by that tool. The automatic backup is best-effort and overwritten before each mutation; keep your own backup for important data.
Is there a subscription?
The project’s source is available under the MIT license. There is no paid plan for this server. Your AI client or model provider may have its own costs. This is an independent project, not an official Microsoft product.
Built in the open · by widisaadi
Useful things.
Made by a person.
Made to bring everyday notes into your agent’s workflow. Explore the source, share an idea, or follow what comes next.
Explore the project on GitHubThe developer
widisaadi@widisaadi · GitHub
The person building Sticky Notes MCP.
Follow along for the next useful thing.