writenode MCP Server
Free capture, notes, search and voice in any tab. $129 BYOK adds AI chat + memory.
writenode is a Productivity MCP (Model Context Protocol) server: Free capture, notes, search and voice in any tab. $129 BYOK adds AI chat + memory. It is listed as Proprietary and available as a hosted endpoint, so it works with no local install. Listed on MCP Collection since November 2026.
About writenode
A Chrome extension for capture-first research: a floating note panel on any page, page and highlight capture, research organization, and voice notes, free to use, with an MCP connector that lets AI assistants like Claude read and write your notes across sessions. The $129 one-time Local-First licence adds persistent memory, the AI chat agent and tab control, running on your own API key (BYOK) and your own memory (BYOM). Pairs with the writenode Chrome extension.
Live status
The endpoint answered our daily check on Nov 9, 2026 and asks for sign-in (OAuth or an API key) before it lists its tools.
How to connect writenode to Claude, Cursor or VS Code
writenode runs as a hosted remote MCP server at https://writenode-backend.onrender.com/mcp. Add that URL to your MCP client's config (Claude Code, Cursor, Windsurf or VS Code) and the tools appear immediately, no install required.
{
"mcpServers": {
"writenode": {
"url": "https://writenode-backend.onrender.com/mcp"
}
}
}Claude Code: claude mcp add --transport http writenode https://writenode-backend.onrender.com/mcp. VS Code's .vscode/mcp.json uses a servers key instead of mcpServers (see how). Servers that require OAuth or an API key will prompt on first use.
writenode FAQ
What is writenode?
writenode is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server in the Productivity category. Free capture, notes, search and voice in any tab. $129 BYOK adds AI chat + memory. MCP servers expose tools that AI assistants like Claude can call during a conversation.
How do I use writenode with Claude or Cursor?
writenode runs as a hosted remote MCP server at https://writenode-backend.onrender.com/mcp. Add that URL to your MCP client's config (Claude Code, Cursor, Windsurf or VS Code) and the tools appear immediately, no install required.
Is writenode free to use?
writenode is listed as Proprietary software. Check the project homepage for pricing and terms.
Is the writenode MCP server online?
Yes. MCP Collection checks the endpoint every day; it last answered on Nov 9, 2026 and asks for sign-in (OAuth or an API key) before listing tools.