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DimensionButterbaseAI-native, open-source backend-as-a-service with Postgres, auth, storage, functions, AI gateway, and MCP server.reMarkable MCP ServerUse your reMarkable tablet as a second brain for AI assistants. Read documents, browse files, extract text, and OCR handwriting.
FMRS55 / 100 · C65 / 100 · C
Reliability7 / 2010 / 20
Security and permissions11 / 2012 / 20
Maintenance15 / 2014 / 20
Documentation13 / 2016 / 20
Setup experience9 / 2013 / 20
Best for
  • Developers building AI-native applications
  • Teams needing a self-hosted BaaS
  • Projects wanting to expose backend capabilities to AI agents
  • reMarkable users who want to leverage their device's notes and documents in AI workflows.
  • Remote or headless setups where device-free access is needed (cloud mode).
  • Users who prefer fast offline access over USB without subscription (USB Web mode).
Not for
  • Non-technical users requiring fully managed services
  • Enterprises with high demands for stability and production support
  • Scenarios with simple backend needs that only require a single feature
  • Users without a reMarkable device or who are unwilling to manage multiple API keys.
  • Teams needing official support or enterprise SLA.
  • Users who want to customize the protocol without owning the hardware.
Required permissions
  • Requires a Butterbase API key (bb_sk_...) for API access
  • If self-hosting, requires Docker and Node.js 22+
  • May need to configure infrastructure such as Postgres, Redis, S3/R2
  • Requires authentication token for reMarkable Cloud API (`REMARKABLE_TOKEN`) — keep it secret.
  • USB/SSH modes require USB connection and/or SSH access to the tablet filesystem.
  • Write operations are enabled by default; destructive deletes require confirmation (if client supports elicitation) or setting `REMARKABLE_SKIP_CONFIRM=1`.
  • Optional Google Vision API key for OCR.
Risks and side effects
  • The open-source version is young (v0.2.0) and may have unnoticed bugs
  • Some features (e.g., multi-region orchestration, billing) are only in the managed private repo; self-hosted version is limited
  • The AI gateway lacks upstream router adapters, requiring custom implementations
  • Write tools can lead to data loss; deletes are destructive and should be used with caution.
  • Cloud mode requires a reMarkable Connect subscription, which may incur costs.
  • Google Vision OCR may incur costs (1000 free requests/month, then ~$1.50 per 1000).
  • Potential exposure of sensitive notes to AI providers if not properly managed.
  • SSH mode requires developer mode, which may void warranty.
Supported clientsClaude DesktopClaude, VS Code, ChatGPT
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