notion-mcp

MCP.Pizza Chef: ccabanillas

The notion-mcp server is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server implementation designed to integrate Notion's API into MCP-enabled environments. It provides a standardized, type-safe interface for querying databases, creating and updating pages, searching the workspace, and retrieving detailed database and block information. Built with async/await support using httpx and Pydantic v2 models, it ensures efficient, reliable, and error-resilient communication. Compatible with MCP 1.6.0 and clients like Claude Desktop, notion-mcp facilitates real-time, structured context feeding into LLMs, enabling advanced AI workflows that interact directly with Notion workspaces.

Use This MCP server To

Query Notion databases for structured workspace data Create and update Notion pages programmatically Search across entire Notion workspace content Retrieve detailed database schema and block children Integrate Notion data into AI-powered workflows Enable LLMs to interact with Notion in real time

README

Notion MCP Server

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server implementation for Notion integration, providing a standardized interface for interacting with Notion's API. Compatible with Claude Desktop and other MCP clients.

Features

  • List and query Notion databases
  • Create and update pages
  • Search across Notion workspace
  • Get database details and block children
  • Full async/await support with httpx
  • Type-safe with Pydantic v2 models
  • Proper error handling with detailed logging
  • Compatibility with MCP 1.6.0

Installation

  1. Clone the repository:
git clone https://github.com/ccabanillas/notion-mcp.git
cd notion-mcp
  1. Create a virtual environment and install dependencies (using uv):
uv venv
source .venv/bin/activate  # On Windows: .venv\Scripts\activate
uv pip install -e .

Alternatively, using standard venv:

python -m venv venv
source venv/bin/activate  # On Windows: venv\Scripts\activate
pip install -e .
  1. Create a .env file in the project root:
NOTION_API_KEY=your_notion_integration_token

Usage

  1. Test the server (it should run without errors):
python -m notion_mcp
  1. To use it with Claude Desktop, adjust your claude_desktop_config.json file (located at ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json on macOS):
{
  "servers": {
    "notion-mcp": {
      "command": "/Users/username/Projects/notion-mcp/.venv/bin/python",
      "args": ["-m", "notion_mcp"],
      "cwd": "/Users/username/Projects/notion-mcp"
    }
  }
}

Be sure to replace /Users/username/ with your actual home directory path.

Development

Project Structure

notion-mcp/
├── src/
│   └── notion_mcp/
│       ├── models/
│       │   ├── __init__.py
│       │   └── notion.py      # Pydantic models for Notion objects
│       ├── __init__.py        
│       ├── __main__.py        # Entry point
│       ├── client.py          # Notion API client
│       └── server.py          # MCP server implementation
├── .env                       # Environment variables (add your Notion API key here)
├── .gitignore
├── pyproject.toml             # Project dependencies
└── README.md

Running Tests

pytest

Configuration

The server requires a Notion integration token. To set this up:

  1. Go to https://www.notion.so/my-integrations
  2. Create a new integration with appropriate capabilities (read/write as needed)
  3. Copy the integration token
  4. Add it to your .env file in the project root directory:
NOTION_API_KEY=your_notion_integration_token
  1. Share your Notion databases with the integration (from the database's "Share" menu)

Contributing

  1. Fork the repository
  2. Create your feature branch (git checkout -b feature/amazing-feature)
  3. Commit your changes (git commit -m 'Add some amazing feature')
  4. Push to the branch (git push origin feature/amazing-feature)
  5. Open a Pull Request

License

MIT License - Use at your own risk

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

  • Connection Errors: Make sure your Notion API key is correct and you have internet access
  • Permission Errors: Ensure your integration has been given access to the databases you're trying to access
  • Claude Desktop Integration: If Claude Desktop isn't connecting, check that your config path is correct and that the server is running without logging to stdout

Acknowledgments

  • Built to work with Claude Desktop and other MCP clients
  • Uses Notion's API (latest compatible version 2022-02-22)
  • MCP 1.6.0 compatibility maintained
  • Special thanks to danhilse, I referenced his notion-mcp-server project

notion-mcp FAQ

How do I install the notion-mcp server?
Clone the repository, create a virtual environment, activate it, and install dependencies using pip as described in the GitHub README.
Does notion-mcp support asynchronous operations?
Yes, notion-mcp uses async/await with httpx for efficient asynchronous API calls.
Is notion-mcp compatible with different MCP clients?
Yes, it is compatible with MCP 1.6.0 and clients like Claude Desktop.
How does notion-mcp handle errors?
It includes proper error handling with detailed logging to ensure reliability and easier debugging.
What programming language and models does notion-mcp use?
It is implemented in Python using Pydantic v2 models for type safety.
Can notion-mcp create and update Notion pages?
Yes, it supports creating and updating pages within Notion workspaces.
How do I configure notion-mcp to connect to my Notion workspace?
You need to create a .env file with your Notion API credentials as specified in the installation instructions.
Does notion-mcp support searching across the Notion workspace?
Yes, it provides search functionality across the entire Notion workspace content.