private-journal-mcp

MCP server by obra · ★ 454 · updated 2 months ago

Memory & KnowledgeMaintainedOne-click install

A lightweight MCP server that provides Claude with a private journaling capability to process feelings and thoughts

Install private-journal-mcp

Choose your AI client and copy the config.

Add to claude_desktop_config.json — macOS: ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/, Windows: %APPDATA%\Claude\. Then restart Claude.

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "private-journal-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "github:obra/private-journal-mcp",
        "--journal-path",
        "/path/to/journals"
      ]
    }
  }
}
Before you install: Install command taken from the project README. Check the README for any required environment variables.

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