IdeasBox exposes an MCP server so Claude Code, or any MCP-compatible client, can create, edit, and manage your ideas and inspiration.
Add the IdeasBox MCP server to your Claude Code configuration.
Run this in your terminal:
claude mcp add --scope user ideasbox -- \ npx -y @ideasbox/mcp
On first use, Claude Code will print a URL. Open it in your browser, sign in to IdeasBox, and click Approve. That's it — you won't be asked again.
Ask Claude to capture inspiration, develop an idea, or manage your existing content. It has full access to your IdeasBox account.
The MCP server gives your AI full access to your IdeasBox account.
read_before_use
Returns usage instructions and conventions. Must be called first.
list_ideas
List all your finished ideas with word counts and timestamps.
list_inspiration
List all your unfinished inspiration.
create_idea
Create a new finished idea with a name and content.
create_inspiration
Capture rough inspiration or an unfinished thought.
promote_inspiration
Promote inspiration to a finished idea when it's ready.
get_idea
Read a specific idea or inspiration's full content.
update_idea
Update an idea or inspiration's name, content, or status.
delete_idea
Permanently delete an idea or inspiration.
get_settings
Read your settings (words per minute).
update_settings
Change your reading speed setting.
You approve every connection in your browser. No tokens are shared in the terminal.
Tokens are hashed and stored server-side. Revoke access instantly from your account.
Authentication uses your existing IdeasBox login. The MCP server never sees your password.
Set up in under a minute. One command, one approval.
claude mcp add --scope user ideasbox -- \ npx -y @ideasbox/mcp