dotstell — Claude Code MCP server: features and setup
Connects Claude Code to dotstell so an agent can search and read notes, bookmarks, tasks, people, and meetings. Useful when a coding session needs context from your saved knowledge.
claude mcp add --transport http dotstell https://dotstell.app/api/mcpWhat dotstell does
dotstell exposes selected parts of a personal knowledge base to Claude Code through MCP. The agent can search and read notes, bookmarks, tasks, people, and meetings. Access is read-only, and the token can be revoked.
This connection is for retrieving context from dotstell, not editing its records. Add the server with the Claude Code command below, then ask the agent to find relevant material or summarize what it can read. If your workflow depends on agents changing tasks or notes, this server’s read-only access is a limitation.
What it helps with
- locate notes related to a project question
- check which tasks are linked to a person
- retrieve meeting details for an agent response
- find relevant bookmarks in a knowledge base
Example prompts for the agent
- Search dotstell for notes about the project launch plan and summarize what you find.
- Find tasks and notes connected to this person in dotstell.
- Look up the dotstell meeting where project dates were discussed and list the decisions.
How to install dotstell
Platform CLI: remote server
claude mcp add --transport http dotstell https://dotstell.app/api/mcpPlatform CLI: remote server
codex mcp add dotstell --url https://dotstell.app/api/mcpConfig file
{
"mcpServers": {
"dotstell": {
"url": "https://dotstell.app/api/mcp"
}
}
}Config file
{
"servers": {
"dotstell": {
"type": "http",
"url": "https://dotstell.app/api/mcp"
}
}
}Platform CLI: remote server
gemini mcp add -t http dotstell https://dotstell.app/api/mcpStep by step, with commands for each platform: How to add an MCP server to Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, VS Code, Gemini CLI and more
Questions about dotstell
How do I install dotstell in Claude Code?
Run claude mcp add --transport http dotstell https://dotstell.app/api/mcp to add the MCP server.
What does dotstell do?
It lets Claude Code search and read dotstell notes, bookmarks, tasks, people, and meetings through MCP. The connection cannot modify those records.
Can an agent edit dotstell data through this server?
No. The server grants read-only access, using a token that can be revoked.
