{"repo":"obra/private-journal-mcp","free":true,"listed":false,"github":"https://github.com/obra/private-journal-mcp","clone":"git clone https://github.com/obra/private-journal-mcp.git","description":"A lightweight MCP server that provides Claude with a private journaling capability to process feelings and thoughts","language":"TypeScript","stars":432,"topics":[],"license":"MIT","category":"mcp-servers","readme_excerpt":"Private Journal MCP Server A comprehensive MCP (Model Context Protocol) server that provides Claude with private journaling and semantic search capabilities for processing thoughts, reflections, and insights. Features Journaling - Multi-section journaling : Separate categories for reflections, observations, project notes, user context, technical insights, and world knowledge - Dual storage : Project notes stay with projects, personal thoughts in user home directory - Timestamped entries : Each entry automatically dated with microsecond precision - YAML frontmatter : Structured metadata for each entry Search & Discovery - Semantic search : Natural language queries using local AI embeddings - Vector similarity : Find conceptually related entries, not just keyword matches - Local AI processing : Uses @xenova/transformers - no external API calls required - Automatic indexing : Embeddings generated for all entries on startup and ongoing Privacy & Performance - Completely private : All processing happens locally, no data leaves your machine - Fast operation : Optimized file structure and in-memory similarity calculations - Robust fallbacks : Intelligent path resolution across platforms Installation This server is run directly from GitHub using npx - no installation required. MCP Configuration Claude Code (One-liner) Manual Configuration Add to your MCP settings (e.g., Claude Desktop configuration): The server will automatically find a suitable location for the journal files. Config","default_branch":null,"files":null,"tree":[],"storefront":"/r/obra","claimed":false,"request_supported":{"post":"https://gitbuyer.com/r/obra/private-journal-mcp/request-supported","requests":0},"note":"indexed from public GitHub; nothing is for sale on this page. Clone it from GitHub. Paid listings live at /search."}