private-journal-mcp

by obra · TypeScript · ★ 338

A lightweight MCP server that provides Claude with a private journaling capability to process feelings and thoughts

Install

npx -y github:obra/private-journal-mcp

Claude Desktop config

Add this to your claude_desktop_config.json:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "private-journal-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "github:obra/private-journal-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

From the README

A comprehensive MCP (Model Context Protocol) server that provides Claude with private journaling and semantic search capabilities for processing thoughts, reflections, and insights. - **Multi-section journaling**: Separate categories for reflections, observations, project notes, user context, technical insights, and world knowledge - **Dual storage**: Project notes stay with projects, personal thoughts in user home directory - **Timestamped entries**: Each entry automatically dated with microsecond precision - **YAML frontmatter**: Structured metadata for each entry - **Semantic search**: Na…

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