Notion Fast
FreeNot checkedFast, read-only MCP server for Notion that reads directly from local SQLite cache, enabling instant access to Notion pages, databases, and users without API cal
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Fast, read-only MCP server for Notion that reads directly from local SQLite cache, enabling instant access to Notion pages, databases, and users without API calls or rate limits.
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Fast, read-only MCP server for Notion - reads directly from local SQLite cache, no API calls needed.
Why?
The official Notion MCP makes API calls for every read operation:
- Slow: Network latency on every request
- Rate limited: API quotas apply
- Context heavy: Verbose responses consume AI context window
notion-mcp-fast reads directly from Notion's local SQLite cache:
- Instant: No network calls, <10ms response times
- Unlimited: No API rate limits
- Minimal: Clean, concise responses
Requirements
- macOS only (Notion stores SQLite cache at a macOS-specific path)
- Notion desktop app installed and logged in
- Python 3.10+
Installation
git clone https://github.com/lucid-jin/notion-mcp-fast.git
cd notion-mcp-fast
Setup
Claude Code
# Add MCP server (use absolute path)
claude mcp add notion-fast -- uvx --from /path/to/notion-mcp-fast notion-mcp-fast
# Example with home directory
claude mcp add notion-fast -- uvx --from ~/notion-mcp-fast notion-mcp-fast
Claude Desktop
Edit ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json:
{
"mcpServers": {
"notion-fast": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": ["--from", "/path/to/notion-mcp-fast", "notion-mcp-fast"]
}
}
}
Recommended: Use with Official Notion MCP
For a complete setup, use both:
- notion-fast: Fast reads from local cache
- Official Notion MCP: Writes and real-time data
{
"mcpServers": {
"notion-fast": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": ["notion-mcp-fast"]
},
"notion": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "@notionhq/notion-mcp-server"],
"env": {
"NOTION_API_KEY": "your-api-key"
}
}
}
}
Available Tools
| Tool | Description |
|---|---|
list_pages |
List pages with optional search and filtering |
get_page |
Get a page with its child blocks |
list_databases |
List all databases (collections) |
get_database |
Get database schema and details |
query_database |
Query rows from a database |
list_users |
List all users |
get_user |
Get user details |
list_spaces |
List all workspaces |
search |
Search across all pages by title |
get_summary |
Get counts of all cached entities |
How It Works
┌─────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Notion Desktop App │
│ │
│ Syncs data → SQLite database │
└─────────────────────────────────────┘
│
▼
┌─────────────────────────────────────┐
│ ~/Library/Application Support/ │
│ Notion/notion.db │
│ │
│ SQLite with 162K+ blocks │
└─────────────────────────────────────┘
│
▼
┌─────────────────────────────────────┐
│ notion-mcp-fast │
│ │
│ • Reads SQLite directly │
│ • 5-minute TTL cache │
│ • MCP protocol interface │
└─────────────────────────────────────┘
│
▼
┌─────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Claude / AI Assistant │
│ │
│ Instant access to Notion data! │
└─────────────────────────────────────┘
Limitations
- Read-only: Cannot create or modify Notion content
- macOS only: SQLite path is macOS-specific
- Cache lag: Data reflects last Notion app sync (usually <1 min)
- Requires Notion app: Desktop app must be installed and logged in
Troubleshooting
"Notion database not found"
- Ensure Notion desktop app is installed
- Open Notion app and let it sync
- Check if file exists:
ls ~/Library/Application\ Support/Notion/notion.db
Stale data
Notion caches data locally with frequent syncs. If data seems stale:
- Open Notion app
- Navigate to the page/database
- Wait a few seconds for sync
- Re-query via MCP
License
MIT
Inspired By
- linear-mcp-fast - Same concept for Linear
한국어
Notion용 초고속 읽기 전용 MCP 서버 - API 호출 없이 로컬 SQLite 캐시에서 직접 읽습니다.
왜 만들었나요?
공식 Notion MCP는 매번 API를 호출합니다:
- 느림: 매 요청마다 네트워크 지연
- 제한: API 호출 제한 적용
- 무거움: 응답이 커서 AI 컨텍스트 윈도우 소모
notion-mcp-fast는 로컬 SQLite 캐시에서 직접 읽습니다:
- 즉시 응답: 네트워크 호출 없음, <10ms 응답
- 무제한: API 제한 없음
- 가벼움: 깔끔하고 간결한 응답
요구사항
- macOS 전용 (Notion이 macOS 특정 경로에 SQLite 캐시 저장)
- Notion 데스크톱 앱 설치 및 로그인 필요
- Python 3.10+
설치
git clone https://github.com/lucid-jin/notion-mcp-fast.git
cd notion-mcp-fast
설정
Claude Code
# MCP 서버 추가 (절대 경로 사용)
claude mcp add notion-fast -- uvx --from /path/to/notion-mcp-fast notion-mcp-fast
# 홈 디렉토리 예시
claude mcp add notion-fast -- uvx --from ~/notion-mcp-fast notion-mcp-fast
Claude Desktop
~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json 편집:
{
"mcpServers": {
"notion-fast": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": ["--from", "/path/to/notion-mcp-fast", "notion-mcp-fast"]
}
}
}
제공 도구
| 도구 | 설명 |
|---|---|
list_pages |
페이지 목록 (검색/필터 지원) |
get_page |
페이지 상세 + 하위 블록 |
list_databases |
데이터베이스 목록 |
get_database |
데이터베이스 스키마 조회 |
query_database |
데이터베이스 행 조회 |
list_users |
사용자 목록 |
get_user |
사용자 상세 |
list_spaces |
워크스페이스 목록 |
search |
제목으로 전체 검색 |
get_summary |
캐시 통계 |
작동 원리
Notion 데스크톱 앱
↓ (로컬 동기화)
~/Library/Application Support/Notion/notion.db (SQLite)
↓ (직접 읽기)
notion-mcp-fast (5분 TTL 캐시)
↓ (MCP 프로토콜)
Claude / AI 어시스턴트 → 즉시 응답!
성능
| 상황 | 응답 시간 |
|---|---|
| Cold cache (첫 요청) | ~5초 |
| Warm cache (이후 요청) | <1ms |
제한사항
- 읽기 전용: Notion 콘텐츠 생성/수정 불가
- macOS 전용: SQLite 경로가 macOS 고정
- 캐시 지연: Notion 앱 동기화 후 반영 (보통 <1분)
- 앱 필요: Notion 데스크톱 앱 설치 필수
문제 해결
"Notion database not found" 오류
- Notion 데스크톱 앱 설치 확인
- Notion 앱 열고 동기화 대기
- 파일 존재 확인:
ls ~/Library/Application\ Support/Notion/notion.db
데이터가 오래됨
- Notion 앱 열기
- 해당 페이지/데이터베이스로 이동
- 몇 초 대기 (동기화)
- MCP로 다시 조회
Installing Notion Fast
This server has no published package — it is built from source. Open the repository and follow its README.
▸ github.com/lucid-jin/notion-mcp-fastFAQ
Is Notion Fast MCP free?
Yes, Notion Fast MCP is free — one-click install via Unyly at no cost.
Does Notion Fast need an API key?
No, Notion Fast runs without API keys or environment variables.
Is Notion Fast hosted or self-hosted?
Self-hosted: the server runs locally on your machine via the install command above.
How do I install Notion Fast in Claude Desktop, Claude Code or Cursor?
Open Notion Fast on unyly.org, pick your client tab (Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor) and press Install — the config is generated automatically, no JSON editing.
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