Notion MCP

Name: Notion MCP
Author: Notion

Search, read, and manage Notion pages and databases

Official

Productivity

Install Command

npx -y @notionhq/notion-mcp-server

Claude Desktop Config

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "notion": {
      "type": "http",
      "url": "https://mcp.notion.com/mcp",
      "headers": { "Authorization": "Bearer <OAUTH_TOKEN>" }
    }
  }
}

Notion MCP is an officially maintained MCP server in the Productivity category, developed by Notion. It runs as a remote server, so you can connect to it directly from any Claude-compatible client without installing anything locally. It helps knowledge workers delegate routine tasks to Claude and get more done in less time.

About Notion MCP

The official Notion MCP server bridges AI assistants with your Notion workspace.

Features

Search pages and databases
Read and create page content
Query and update Notion databases
Manage comments
Block-level content manipulation
Available as OAuth remote server

Authentication

OAuth via Notion (remote) or Integration API key (local).

Who Should Use Notion MCP?

1Manage tasks, notes, and schedules through natural language
2Let AI assistants interact with your calendar and to-do apps
3Automate meeting summaries, action item tracking, and follow-ups
4Reduce context-switching by bringing your tools into one AI interface

How to Install Notion MCP

Before you start

You will need Node.js (v18 or later) installed on your machine — download it from nodejs.org if you haven't already.

1Open a terminal (Terminal on Mac, Command Prompt or PowerShell on Windows).
2Paste the install command above and press Enter — Node.js will download and run the server automatically.
3Add the server to your Claude Desktop config file (see the JSON snippet above) and restart Claude.

The Claude Desktop config snippet above can be copied and pasted directly into your claude_desktop_config.json file — no editing required.

How Notion MCP Compares

✦It is an officially maintained server — unlike community alternatives, it is built and supported by the original project team, ensuring compatibility with upstream changes.

✦It runs as a hosted remote server, which means zero local setup — ideal for teams who want a shared MCP endpoint without managing infrastructure.

✦It uses OAuth for authentication, which means you log in with your existing account rather than managing API keys manually.