Notion MCP Server

Notion MCP Server

The Notion MCP Server is a lightweight server that exposes Notion workspace data and actions via the Model Context Protocol (MCP), allowing AI applications and LLM-powered agents to securely access, read, and interact with Notion through standardized interfaces.

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What is Notion MCP Server?

The Notion MCP Server is an implementation of the MCP server specification, designed specifically to interact with the Notion API. By serving as a bridge between your Notion workspace and AI-enabled clients, it provides seamless, secure, and protocol-standardized access to your pages, databases, and other content in Notion, enabling LLMs to query or act on this data programmatically.

How to Configure

  1. Create a Notion Integration: Go to https://www.notion.so/profile/integrations and create or reuse an internal integration. Adjust access permissions as needed, such as limiting the integration to "Read content" for security.
  2. Connect Notion Content: For each page or database you want to access, use Notion’s "Connect to integration" feature to link your integration.
  3. Set up MCP Server Config: In your AI application's configuration (e.g., .cursor/mcp.json or claude_desktop_config.json), add the Notion MCP Server settings. You may run the server via npm or Docker:
    • npm: Use npx -y @notionhq/notion-mcp-server and supply your integration token in OPENAPI_MCP_HEADERS.
    • Docker (official image): Set environment variables for your token and version, and run the container.
    • Docker (local build): Build locally with docker-compose, then run as above.
  4. Insert Your Integration Token: Replace the placeholder token in your config with the actual Notion integration secret from your Notion developer portal.

How to Use

Once configured and running, the Notion MCP Server lets AI clients discover available tools and invoke actions using MCP-standard endpoints. Simply issue natural language or structured instructions via your connected LLM/AI agent, such as:

  • "Comment 'Hello MCP' on page 'Getting started'"
  • "Add a page titled 'Notion MCP' to page 'Development'"
  • "Get the content of page 1a6b35e6e67f802fa7e1d27686f017f2" The server plans and executes the necessary Notion API calls based on your request. You can interact with Notion data securely and without writing manual API calls.

Key Features

  • Secure Integration: Supports restricted, secure access to Notion data according to your integration’s scopes.
  • Standardized Protocol: Exposes Notion API functionality via the open MCP standard, supporting interoperability with many AI tools and clients.
  • Dynamic Tooling: Provides discoverable, executable functions (tools) for content retrieval, creation, commenting, and more.
  • Flexible Deployment: Run the server locally via npm or as a containerized service for different environments.
  • Prevents Excessive Permissions: Ability to provide read-only access or limit integration capabilities as needed.

Use Cases

  • LLM-powered Project Assistants: Enable AI agents to search, retrieve, and update Notion pages or databases for enhanced productivity.
  • Automated Reporting & Summarization: Let bots collect, summarize, or annotate content across multiple Notion databases.
  • Natural Language CRUD Operations: Empower users to create, edit, or comment on Notion content using chat-based or voice-driven interfaces.
  • Custom Workflows: Integrate Notion actions into larger MCP workflows or AI-automated pipelines.

FAQ

1. Is my workspace data safe when using the Notion MCP Server?
The server only has the capabilities you grant to the Notion integration. For added safety, you can create a read-only integration token or limit access to select pages/databases.

2. Can I use the Notion MCP Server with any LLM-powered client?
Yes, as long as the client supports the MCP protocol and proper configuration, it can interact with Notion via the server.

3. What if my integration token is leaked?
Your Notion data could be exposed within the scope of the integration's permissions. Immediately revoke the token and create a new integration to secure your workspace.

4. Do I need coding skills to set up the Notion MCP Server?
Minimal coding is required. You mostly need to edit configuration files and run simple commands; clear step-by-step guides are provided.

5. Can I run multiple MCP servers for different services?
Yes, MCP supports multiple servers. You can connect Notion MCP Server alongside others in your configuration for broader AI tool coverage.