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?
Where are the notes stored?
By default, notes are stored in ~/.pinthepiece/notes/
and logs in ~/.pinthepiece/logs/
.
How are backups handled?
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?
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?
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?
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
.