journaling_ MCP Server

Use This MCP server To

Automatically save journaling conversations in Markdown format Analyze emotional tone in journaling sessions Organize journal entries chronologically with timestamps Retrieve recent journal entries for review Manage interactive journaling sessions with automatic state handling

README

MCP Journaling Server

An MCP (Message Control Protocol) server designed to handle interactive journaling sessions with support for emotional analysis and automatic conversation saving.

Features

Automatic journaling session management
Conversation saving in Markdown format
Temporal analysis of conversations with timestamps
Support for reading recent journal entries
Chronological organization of journal entries

Installation

Depend from your MCP client, on Claude Desktop:

    "mcpServers": {
        "journaling": {
            "command": "uv",
            "args": [
                "--directory",
                <REPOSITORY PATH>,
                "run",
                "server.py"
            ]
        }
    }

Configuration

The server can be configured using environment variables in .env file:

JOURNAL_DIR: Directory for saving journal files (default: ~/Documents/journal)
FILENAME_PREFIX: Prefix for file names (default: "journal")
FILE_EXTENSION: Journal file extension (default: ".md")

If not specified, default values will be used.

File Structure

Journal entries are saved with the following structure:

[JOURNAL_DIR]/
├── journal_2025-01-27.md
├── journal_2025-01-26.md
└── ...

Entry Format

Each journal entry includes:

Header with date
Conversation transcript with timestamps
Emotional analysis
Reflections and recurring themes

API

Tools

start_new_session(): Start a new journaling session
record_interaction(user_message, assistant_message): Record a message exchange
generate_session_summary(summary): Generate and save session summary
get_recent_journals(): Retrieve 5 most recent entries

Resources

journals://recent: Endpoint to access recent journal entries

Prompts

start_journaling: Initial prompt

journaling_mcp FAQ

How do I install the journaling_mcp server?

Install by configuring your MCP client to run the server.py script with the repository path as an argument, as shown in the documentation.

Can the journaling_mcp server analyze emotions in journal entries?

Yes, it supports emotional analysis to provide insights into the tone of your journaling sessions.

In what format are journal conversations saved?

Conversations are saved automatically in Markdown format for easy readability and portability.

How does the server organize journal entries?

It organizes entries chronologically with timestamps to maintain a clear timeline of your journaling history.

Can I access recent journal entries through the server?

Yes, the server supports reading and retrieving recent journal entries for quick review.

How is session management handled?

The server automatically manages journaling sessions, maintaining state and continuity without manual intervention.

Is the journaling_mcp server configurable?

Yes, it can be configured using environment variables to customize its behavior according to your needs.

Does the server support integration with multiple MCP clients?

Yes, it is designed to be compatible with various MCP clients, including Claude Desktop.