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Outline MCP Server

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The Outline MCP Server is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server implementation that integrates with Outline. It provides tools for AI agents, like Cursor, to interact with Outline's API for document and collection management.

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What is Outline MCP Server?

This server is an implementation of the Model Context Protocol (MCP) designed to allow AI agents to interact with the Outline knowledge base platform. It acts as a bridge, translating requests from AI agents into actions within Outline's API.

How to use Outline MCP Server?

To use this server, you need to clone the repository, install the dependencies, configure the .env file with your Outline API key, and then connect your MCP client (like Cursor) to the server by specifying the command and arguments in your MCP settings.

Key features of Outline MCP Server

  • Search documents by query terms

  • Create, retrieve, update, and delete documents

  • List documents within collections

  • Move documents between collections

  • Manage collections (create, update, delete, list)

Use cases of Outline MCP Server

  • Allowing AI agents to search and retrieve information from an Outline knowledge base

  • Enabling AI agents to create and manage documents within Outline

  • Automating document organization and management tasks within Outline

  • Integrating Outline with AI-powered workflows and applications

FAQ from Outline MCP Server

What is MCP?

MCP stands for Model Context Protocol, a standard for tool-based interactions.

What is Outline?

Outline is a knowledge base and documentation platform.

Do I need an Outline account to use this?

Yes, you need an Outline account and API key to connect to your Outline instance.

Can I use this with other MCP clients besides Cursor?

Yes, this server should be compatible with any MCP client that supports the protocol.

How do I add new tools?

You can add new tools by creating a new file in the appropriate directory, defining the tool schema and handler, and then adding the tool to the appropriate index.js file.