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PinThePiece

by psaboia

PinThePiece is a robust Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides a sophisticated note management system. It implements a feature-rich note storage solution with emphasis on data integrity, organization, and accessibility.

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What is PinThePiece?

PinThePiece is an MCP server designed for managing notes with a focus on data integrity and organization. It provides features like hierarchical storage, atomic operations, versioning, and automatic backups.

How to use PinThePiece?

To use PinThePiece, install it as described in the Quickstart section of the README, configuring it within your Claude Desktop environment. Interact with the server using the provided prompts and tools, such as 'summarize-notes' and 'add-note'. Debugging is recommended using the MCP Inspector.

Key features of PinThePiece

  • Hierarchical storage structure

  • Atomic file operations

  • Versioning and metadata support

  • Automatic backups

  • Concurrent access handling

  • Comprehensive search capabilities

  • Custom note:// URI scheme

  • Data validation and checksum verification

Use cases of PinThePiece

  • Personal note-taking

  • Knowledge base management

  • Collaboration on notes

  • Integration with MCP-compatible applications

  • Secure storage of sensitive information

FAQ from PinThePiece

Where are the notes stored?

By default, notes are stored in ~/.pinthepiece/notes/ and logs in ~/.pinthepiece/logs/.

How are backups handled?

The server automatically creates backups before modifications to notes, storing them in the ~/.pinthepiece/notes/backups/ directory.

What is the note format?

Each note is stored as a JSON file containing content, timestamps, tags, description, metadata (format version, last backup timestamp, content checksum).

How can I add a new note?

Use the 'add-note' tool, providing the 'name' and 'content' as required arguments, and optionally 'tags' and 'description'.

How can I debug the server?

It is recommended to use the MCP Inspector for debugging, which can be launched via npx @modelcontextprotocol/inspector uv --directory /path/to/pinthepiece run pinthepiece.