better-notion-mcp

# Better Notion MCP

mcp-name: io.github.n24q02m/better-notion-mcp

**Markdown-first Notion for AI agents -- pages, databases, blocks, and comments in one call.**

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| Project | Tagline | Tag |
|---|---|---|
| [agent-chat-plugin](https://github.com/n24q02m/agent-chat-plugin) | Peer AI agents chat in a shared folder — no human relay, no orchestrator, wor... | Tooling |
| [better-code-review-graph](https://github.com/n24q02m/better-code-review-graph) | Knowledge graph for token-efficient code reviews -- semantic search and call-... | MCP |
| [better-drive](https://github.com/n24q02m/better-drive) | 2-way Google Drive sync with .driveignore filter — rclone engine, Windows tray | Tooling |
| [better-email-mcp](https://github.com/n24q02m/better-email-mcp) | IMAP/SMTP email for AI agents -- read, send, organize folders, and manage att... | MCP |
| [better-godot-mcp](https://github.com/n24q02m/better-godot-mcp) | Composite MCP server for Godot Engine -- 17 composite tools for AI-assisted g... | MCP |
| [better-notion-mcp](https://github.com/n24q02m/better-notion-mcp) | Markdown-first Notion for AI agents -- pages, databases, blocks, and comments... | MCP |
| [better-semantic-release](https://github.com/n24q02m/better-semantic-release) | Drop-in python-semantic-release fork with built-in release-safety guards (orp... | Tooling |
| [better-telegram-mcp](https://github.com/n24q02m/better-telegram-mcp) | Telegram for AI agents -- messages, chats, media, and contacts across both bo... | MCP |
| [better-workspace-mcp](https://github.com/n24q02m/better-workspace-mcp) | Google Workspace MCP server (Docs/Drive/Calendar/Gmail/Sheets/Slides/Tasks/Ch... | MCP |
| [claude-plugins](https://github.com/n24q02m/claude-plugins) | Claude Code plugin marketplace for the n24q02m MCP servers -- install web sea... | Marketplace |
| [imagine-mcp](https://github.com/n24q02m/imagine-mcp) | Image and video understanding + generation for AI agents -- across Gemini, Op... | MCP |
| [jules-task-archiver](https://github.com/n24q02m/jules-task-archiver) | Chrome Extension for bulk operations on Jules tasks via batchexecute API -- a... | Tooling |
| [mcp-core](https://github.com/n24q02m/mcp-core) | Shared foundation for building MCP servers -- Streamable HTTP transport, OAut... | MCP |
| [mnemo-mcp](https://github.com/n24q02m/mnemo-mcp) | Persistent AI memory with hybrid search and embedded sync. Open, free, unlimi... | MCP |
| [qwen3-embed](https://github.com/n24q02m/qwen3-embed) | Lightweight Qwen3 text embedding and reranking via ONNX Runtime and GGUF | Library |
| [skret](https://github.com/n24q02m/skret) | Secrets without the server. | CLI |
| [tacet](https://github.com/n24q02m/tacet) | A self-distilling neuro-symbolic cascade that amortises LLM cost across knowl... | Tooling |
| [web-core](https://github.com/n24q02m/web-core) | Shared web infrastructure package for search, scraping, HTTP security, and st... | Library |
| [wet-mcp](https://github.com/n24q02m/wet-mcp) | Open-source MCP server for AI agents: web search, content extraction, and lib... | MCP |

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## Table of contents

- [Features](#features)
- [Install](#install)
- [CLI](#cli)
- [Remote (HTTP mode)](#remote-http-mode)
- [Smithery](#smithery)
- [Status](#status)
- [Documentation](#documentation)
- [Tools](#tools)
- [Configuration](#configuration)
- [Deploy to Cloudflare](#deploy-to-cloudflare)
- [Comparison](#comparison)
- [Security](#security)
- [Build from Source](#build-from-source)
- [Trust Model](#trust-model)
- [License](#license)



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## Features

- **Markdown in, Markdown out** -- human-readable content instead of raw JSON blocks
- **8 composite tools, 39 actions** -- one call instead of chaining 2+ atomic Notion endpoints (plus `config`, `help`, and a relay-setup tool)
- **Auto-pagination and bulk operations** -- no manual cursor handling or looping
- **Tiered token optimization** -- ~77% reduction via compressed descriptions + on-demand `help` tool
- **Dual transport** -- local stdio (integration token) or remote HTTP (OAuth 2.1, no token to paste)

## Install

Run with `npx` (Node.js >= 24) and a Notion integration token from <https://www.notion.so/my-integrations> (starts with `ntn_`):

```jsonc
// MCP client config (e.g. .mcp.json / Claude Code / Cursor)
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "better-notion-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["--yes", "@n24q02m/better-notion-mcp@latest"],
      "env": { "NOTION_TOKEN": "ntn_your_token_here" }
    }
  }
}
```

Or run the published Docker image (stdio):

```bash
docker run --rm -i -e NOTION_TOKEN=ntn_your_token_here n24q02m/better-notion-mcp:latest
```

See the [Documentation](#documentation) section for per-client setup (Claude Code, Codex, Gemini CLI, Cursor, Windsurf) and HTTP/OAuth mode.

## CLI

Installing the package exposes a `better-notion-mcp` binary (run it with `npx` or after a global install). It has **no subcommands** -- running it starts the MCP server and speaks the protocol over stdin/stdout, so it is normally launched by an MCP client rather than by hand.

```bash
# Start the stdio server (default transport; requires NOTION_TOKEN)
NOTION_TOKEN=ntn_your_token_here npx --yes @n24q02m/better-notion-mcp@latest

# Start the remote HTTP server (OAuth 2.1) instead of stdio
npx --yes @n24q02m/better-notion-mcp@latest --http
```

| Argument / env | Effect |
|:---------------|:-------|
| _(none)_ | stdio transport (default); requires `NOTION_TOKEN` |
| `--http` | HTTP transport with OAuth 2.1 (equivalent to `TRANSPORT_MODE=http` / `MCP_TRANSPORT=http`) |

See [Configuration](#configuration) for the full environment-variable reference.

## Remote (HTTP mode)

Deployed with the HTTP transport, the server is a remote endpoint gated by OAuth 2.1 -- no integration token to paste. Point an MCP client that supports remote HTTP servers at the host you deployed it on:

```jsonc
// MCP client config -- remote HTTP (OAuth 2.1)
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "better-notion-mcp": {
      "type": "http",
      "url": "https://<your-host>/mcp"
    }
  }
}
```

On first connect the client opens Notion's OAuth consent screen; per-user access tokens are held in-process only (see [Trust Model](#trust-model)). To stand up such an instance, see [Self-Hosting (Remote Mode)](#self-hosting-remote-mode) and [Deploy to Cloudflare](#deploy-to-cloudflare).

## Smithery

The repo ships a [`smithery.yaml`](smithery.yaml) config for [Smithery](https://smithery.ai). Smithery launches the server over stdio (`npx -y @n24q02m/better-notion-mcp`) and requires no install-time config -- provide your Notion credentials at runtime through the server's own setup flow (`NOTION_TOKEN` env, or the relay form; see [Configuration](#configuration)).

## Status

> **2026-05-02 -- Architecture stabilization update**
>
> Past months saw significant churn around credential handling and the daemon-bridge auto-spawn pattern. This caused multi-process races, browser tab spam, and inconsistent setup UX across plugins. **The architecture is now stable**: 2 clean modes (stdio + HTTP), no daemon-bridge layer, no auto-spawn from stdio.
>
> Apologies for the instability period. If you encountered issues with prior versions, please update to the latest release and follow the current [Setup guide](https://mcp.n24q02m.com/servers/better-notion-mcp/setup/) -- most prior workarounds are no longer needed.
>
> **Related plugins from the same author**:
> - [wet-mcp](https://github.com/n24q02m/wet-mcp) -- Web search + content extraction
> - [mnemo-mcp](https://github.com/n24q02m/mnemo-mcp) -- Persistent AI memory
> - [imagine-mcp](https://github.com/n24q02m/imagine-mcp) -- Image/video understanding + generation
> - [better-email-mcp](https://github.com/n24q02m/better-email-mcp) -- Email management
> - [better-telegram-mcp](https://github.com/n24q02m/better-telegram-mcp) -- Telegram
> - [better-godot-mcp](https://github.com/n24q02m/better-godot-mcp) -- Godot Engine
> - [better-code-review-graph](https://github.com/n24q02m/better-code-review-graph) -- Code review knowledge graph
>
> All plugins share the same architecture -- install once, learn pattern transfers.

## Documentation

Full docs at **[mcp.n24q02m.com/servers/better-notion-mcp/](https://mcp.n24q0