Is Notion MCP the official server?
Yes. It is maintained by Notion and uses the official Notion API.
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Notion MCP Server
Official Notion MCP server for integrating AI with Notion workspaces, databases, and pages.
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Notion MCP connects AI assistants to Notion databases, pages, and workspaces, enabling retrieval of documentation, project notes, and structured content without switching to the Notion interface. It is most valuable for teams or individuals who use Notion as their primary knowledge base and want AI to reference that content during writing, planning, or research sessions. Retrieval quality is tied directly to how well the Notion workspace is organized; teams with clear page hierarchies and consistent database structures will benefit most.
Quick overview
Notion MCP Server is the official integration from Notion with over 400K installs, enabling AI assistants to search pages, read and create database entries, update content, and manage workspace items. It supports the full Notion API and works with any Notion workspace via an integration token.
Best for
The teams and workflows that benefit most from this tool.
Users who use Notion as their primary knowledge base and want AI to reference it directly.
Retrieving project documentation, meeting notes, and structured content during AI-assisted workflows.
Writers and planners who want to combine Notion content with AI assistance without copying and pasting.
What this MCP server is best for
- Connecting knowledge, notes, and team content with Notion MCP Server.
- Searching documents, updating workspace content, and organizing information through AI.
- Helping teams centralize planning, documentation, and operational workflows.
When to choose it
Choose Notion MCP Server when you want an MCP server focused on Productivity and need tighter integration with your existing tools.
Good fit
notionproductivityknowledge-basedatabasepages
Limitations
Things to watch before choosing this tool.
Retrieval quality depends on Notion workspace organization and naming consistency.
Write access is limited or unavailable in most configurations.
Less useful for teams that use Confluence, Google Docs, or other knowledge tools.
Notion MCP Server Configuration
Use the following configuration as a starting point for Claude Desktop or any compatible MCP client, then replace placeholder credentials with your own values.
claude_desktop_config.json
{"mcpServers":{"notion":{"command":"npx","args":["-y","@notionhq/notion-mcp-server"],"env":{"OPENAPI_MCP_HEADERS":"{\"Authorization\": \"Bearer YOUR_NOTION_TOKEN\", \"Notion-Version\": \"2022-06-28\"}"}}}}How to set up Notion MCP Server
These setup steps cover the typical installation flow for this MCP server.
- 1
Go to notion.so/my-integrations and create a new integration
- 2
Copy your integration token
- 3
Share the Notion pages or databases you want accessible with the integration
- 4
Add the config JSON with your token to claude_desktop_config.json
- 5
Restart Claude Desktop and ask Claude to search or update your Notion workspace
Compatibility
Supported environments for Notion MCP Server.
Claude Desktop
Yes
Cursor
No
VS Code
No
Productivity and knowledge workflow tool. Requires a Notion integration token with appropriate page access.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions for Notion MCP Server.
Can Notion MCP create new pages?
Yes. It supports creating, reading, updating, and searching Notion pages and databases.
Does Notion MCP work with databases?
Yes. It can query, filter, and create entries in any Notion database your integration has access to.
Does it require a paid Notion account?
No. It works with the free Notion tier as long as you create an integration and share the relevant pages.
Can Claude update existing Notion pages?
Yes. Claude can append content, update properties, and modify blocks in Notion pages.