Remio
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MCP (Model Context Protocol) server for Remio — expose your Remio knowledge base to AI agents like Claude, Cursor, and any MCP-compatible client.
Why MCP Instead of CLI?
Remio already ships a CLI (remio search_notes, remio rag, etc.) that works great for manual use in the terminal. So why wrap it as an MCP server?
The CLI is built for humans. MCP is built for AI agents.
| Remio CLI | remio-mcp | |
|---|---|---|
| Usage | Manual commands in terminal | AI agent calls tools directly |
| Integration | Shell scripts, task runners | Claude, Cursor, Craft Agents, any MCP client |
| Structured output | --json flag required |
Always structured, typed |
| In Craft Agents | Requires a custom skill + Bash | Native source, works in Explore mode |
| Discoverability | AI must guess command syntax | AI sees typed tool schemas |
In tools like Craft Agents, the difference is especially clear: a CLI-based skill requires the agent to compose shell commands and parse raw output every time. An MCP source is a registered, always-available integration — the agent knows exactly what tools exist, what parameters they take, and can call them in Explore (read-only) mode without extra setup.
In short: if you use Remio alongside AI agents, MCP gives you a cleaner, more reliable integration with zero friction.
Prerequisites
- Remio desktop app installed and running
- Remio CLI installed (
remioin your PATH, typically~/.local/bin/remio) - Node.js 18+
Installation
Install via npm:
npm install -g remio-mcp
Or use directly with npx (no install needed):
npx remio-mcp
Setup
Claude Desktop / Claude Code
Add to your claude_desktop_config.json:
{
"mcpServers": {
"remio": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "remio-mcp"],
"env": {
"REMIO_PATH": "/Users/YOUR_USERNAME/.local/bin/remio"
}
}
}
}
Craft Agents
Add to your workspace source config (~/.craft-agent/workspaces/my-workspace/sources/remio/config.json):
{
"name": "Remio",
"slug": "remio",
"type": "mcp",
"mcp": {
"transport": "stdio",
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "remio-mcp"],
"env": {
"REMIO_PATH": "/Users/YOUR_USERNAME/.local/bin/remio"
},
"authType": "none"
}
}
Available Tools
| Tool | Description |
|---|---|
search_notes |
Search notes by query, type, date, people, or collection |
read_note |
Read the full content of a note by ID |
create_note |
Create a new note |
update_note |
Update an existing note |
delete_note |
Delete a note |
add_note_to_collection |
Add a note to a collection |
remove_note_from_collection |
Remove a note from a collection |
create_people_note |
Create a contact/people note |
rag |
Ask a question using RAG over your notes |
Environment Variables
| Variable | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|
REMIO_PATH |
remio |
Path to the remio CLI binary |
Find your remio CLI path with: which remio or ls ~/.local/bin/remio
Usage Examples
Once connected, you can ask your AI agent:
- "Search my Remio notes about design systems"
- "What do my notes say about TypeScript best practices?" (uses RAG)
- "Create a note titled 'Meeting with Alex' with these action items..."
- "Find notes from last week about the product roadmap"
Development
git clone https://github.com/GeekMai90/remio-mcp
cd remio-mcp
npm install
npm run build
Test locally:
REMIO_PATH=~/.local/bin/remio node dist/index.js
License
MIT
Install Remio in Claude Desktop, Claude Code & Cursor
unyly install remioInstalls into Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor & VS Code — handles npx, uvx and build-from-source repos for you.
First time? Get the CLI: curl -fsSL https://unyly.org/install | sh
Or configure manually
Run in your terminal:
claude mcp add remio --env REMIO_PATH="" -- npx -y remio-mcpStep-by-step: how to install Remio
FAQ
Is Remio MCP free?
Yes, Remio MCP is free — one-click install via Unyly at no cost.
Does Remio need an API key?
Yes, it requires environment variables: REMIO_PATH. Unyly injects them into the config during install.
Is Remio hosted or self-hosted?
Self-hosted: the server runs locally on your machine via the install command above.
How do I install Remio in Claude Desktop, Claude Code or Cursor?
Open Remio on unyly.org, pick your client tab (Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor) and press Install — the config is generated automatically, no JSON editing.
Changes
Versions and requested access over time.
- New version published
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