npm package: @kazuph/mcp-raindrop
Description: MCP Server for Raindrop.io
Author: Adam E
Latest version: 1.7.3

# Raindrop.io MCP Server

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This project provides a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for interacting with the [Raindrop.io](https://raindrop.io/) bookmarking service. It allows Language Models (LLMs) and other AI agents to access and manage your Raindrop.io data through the MCP standard.

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## Features

- **CRUD Operations**: Create, Read, Update, and Delete collections and bookmarks.
- **Advanced Search**: Filter bookmarks by various criteria like tags, domain, type, creation date, etc.
- **AI-Friendly Tools**: Simplified `bookmark_list_all` and `bookmark_list_unsorted` tools for easy AI access.
- **Tag Management**: List, rename, merge, and delete tags.
- **Highlight Access**: Retrieve text highlights from bookmarks.
- **Collection Management**: Reorder, expand/collapse, merge, and remove empty collections.
- **File Upload**: Upload files directly to Raindrop.io.
- **Reminders**: Set reminders for specific bookmarks.
- **Import/Export**: Initiate and check the status of bookmark imports and exports.
- **Trash Management**: Empty the trash.
- **MCP Compliance**: Exposes Raindrop.io functionalities as MCP resources and tools.
- **Streaming Support**: Provides real-time SSE (Server-Sent Events) endpoints for streaming bookmark updates.
- **Built with TypeScript**: Strong typing for better maintainability.
- **Uses Axios**: For making requests to the Raindrop.io API.
- **Uses Zod**: For robust schema validation of API parameters and responses.
- **Uses MCP SDK**: Leverages the official `@modelcontextprotocol/sdk`.

## Prerequisites

- Node.js (v18 or later recommended) or Bun
- A Raindrop.io account
- A Raindrop.io API Access Token (create one in your [Raindrop.io settings](https://app.raindrop.io/settings/integrations))

## Installation and Usage

### Using NPX (Recommended)

You can run the server directly using npx without installing it:

```bash
# Set your API token as an environment variable
export RAINDROP_ACCESS_TOKEN=YOUR_RAINDROP_ACCESS_TOKEN

# Run the server
npx @kazuph/mcp-raindrop
```

### From Source

1.  **Clone the repository:**

    ```bash
    git clone https://github.com/kazuph/mcp-raindrop.git
    cd raindrop-mcp
    ```

2.  **Install dependencies:**

    ```bash
    bun install
    ```

3.  **Configure Environment Variables:**
    Create a `.env` file in the root directory by copying the example:

    ```bash
    cp .env.example .env
    ```

    Edit the `.env` file and add your Raindrop.io API Access Token:

    ```env
    RAINDROP_ACCESS_TOKEN=YOUR_RAINDROP_ACCESS_TOKEN
    ```

4.  **Build and Run:**
    ```bash
    bun run build
    bun start
    ```

The server uses standard input/output (stdio) for communication by default, listening for requests on stdin and sending responses to stdout.

## Usage with MCP Clients

Connect your MCP client (like an LLM agent) to the running server process via stdio. The server exposes the following resource URIs:

- `collections://all` - All collections
- `collections://{parentId}/children` - Child collections
- `tags://all` - All tags
- `tags://collection/{collectionId}` - Tags filtered by collection
- `highlights://all` - All highlights
- `highlights://raindrop/{raindropId}` - Highlights for a specific bookmark
- `highlights://collection/{collectionId}` - Highlights filtered by collection
- `bookmarks://collection/{collectionId}` - Bookmarks in a collection
- `bookmarks://raindrop/{id}` - Specific bookmark by ID
- `user://info` - User information
- `user://stats` - User statistics

It also provides numerous tools for operational tasks such as collection management, bookmark operations, tag management, highlight operations, and user operations. For a detailed list of all available tools, refer to `CLAUDE.md` or check `src/services/mcp.service.ts` for definitions of resources and tools.

### MCP Configuration

To use the Raindrop MCP server with your AI assistant or MCP-compatible client, you can add the following configuration to your `.mcp.json` file:

#### Recommended Configuration (Always Latest Version)
```json
{
  "servers": {
    "raindrop": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "@kazuph/mcp-raindrop@latest"],
      "env": {
        "RAINDROP_ACCESS_TOKEN": "YOUR_RAINDROP_API_TOKEN"
      }
    }
  }
}
```

#### Alternative Configuration (Specific Version)
```json
{
  "servers": {
    "raindrop": {
      "type": "stdio", 
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["@kazuph/mcp-raindrop"],
      "env": {
        "RAINDROP_ACCESS_TOKEN": "YOUR_RAINDROP_API_TOKEN"
      }
    }
  }
}
```

**Configuration Notes:**
- `-y` flag: Automatically accepts prompts during npm installation
- `@latest`: Ensures you always get the latest version with new features
- `type: "stdio"`: Specifies standard input/output communication method

For Claude Code or other MCP-compatible clients, this will register the Raindrop server under the name "raindrop" and make all of its resources and tools available to your AI assistant.

## Development

- **Testing:** `bun test`
- **Type checking:** `bun run type-check`
- **Build:** `bun run build`
- **Development:** `bun run dev`
- **Debug:** `bun run debug` or `bun run inspector`
- **HTTP server:** `bun run start:http`

## Troubleshooting & Debug Logging

### Debug Logging (v1.5.5+)

The MCP server includes comprehensive debug logging to help troubleshoot issues. All debug logs are written to stderr and captured by the MCP client.

#### Log Output Location
- **Claude Desktop**: Logs are saved to `~/.config/claude-desktop/mcp-server-raindrop.log`
- **Other MCP clients**: Check your client's documentation for log locations

#### Example Debug Output
```
[RAINDROP_MCP] [1234567890] bookmark_create called with URL: https://example.com, Collection: 12345
[RAINDROP_MCP] [1234567890] Canonical URL: example.com/path
[RAINDROP_MCP] [1234567890] Starting duplicate check...
[RAINDROP_MCP] [1234567890] Duplicate check returned 0 items
[RAINDROP_MCP] [1234567890] NO DUPLICATE FOUND - creating new bookmark...
[RAINDROP_SERVICE] [1234567890] Creating bookmark in collection 12345 with URL: https://example.com
[RAINDROP_SERVICE] [1234567890] API response received - Bookmark created with ID: 98765
```

#### Common Issues

**Duplicate Bookmarks Being Created:**
- Check the debug logs for duplicate detection process
- Look for multiple `bookmark_create` calls with the same request parameters
- Verify that the canonical URL matching is working correctly

**API Connection Issues:**
- Verify your `RAINDROP_ACCESS_TOKEN` is valid
- Check for API rate limiting messages in the logs
- Ensure your network connection is stable

**MCP Communication Problems:**
- Ensure no output goes to stdout (only stderr for logs)
- Check that the MCP client is properly configured
- Verify the server is running in stdio mode

### Log Analysis Tools

Use standard Unix tools to analyze logs:
```bash
# Monitor logs in real-time
tail -f ~/.config/claude-desktop/mcp-server-raindrop.log

# Filter for specific request
grep "1234567890" ~/.config/claude-desktop/mcp-server-raindrop.log

# Count bookmark creation attempts
grep "bookmark_create called" ~/.config/claude-desktop/mcp-server-raindrop.log | wc -l
```

## Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Please open an issue or submit a pull request.

## License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the [LICENSE](LICENSE) file for details.

## 📋 Recent Enhancements

### 🎯 **v1.7.1 - AI-Friendly Bookmark Access Tools**
- **🤖 New AI Tools**: Added `bookmark_list_all` and `bookmark_list_unsorted` for simplified AI access
- **📚 Parameter-Free**: No complex parameters needed - perfect for AI agents
- **🔄 Default Change**: Default collection is now unsorted (-1) instead of all (0)
- **🐛 Bug Fix**: Fixed collection parameter handling in searchRaindrops and getBookmarks
- **🧪 Enhanced Testing**: Added comprehensive test coverage for new tools

### 🎯 **v1.6.0 - Batch Operations Fix & Documentation Update**
- **🔧 Batch Operations Fix**: Fixed collection parameter format in batchUpdateBookmarks
- **📝 Documentation Overhaul**: Complete CLAUDE.md update with accurate tool names and descriptions
- **🧹 Tool Cleanup**: Removed deprecated tools and consolidated batch operations
- **📋 Tool Accuracy**: All 24 tools properly documented with snake_case naming

### 🛠️ **Previous Updates**
- **Tool Optimization**: 37→24 tools with enhanced AI-friendly descriptions  
- **VS Code Configuration**: Enterprise-grade testing & debugging support
- **Forked from**: [adeze/raindrop-mcp](https://github.com/adeze/raindrop-mcp) - Thanks to Adam E for the original implementation

For detailed release information, see [RELEASE_NOTES.md](./RELEASE_NOTES.md)