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DimensionreMarkable MCP ServerUse your reMarkable tablet as a second brain for AI assistants. Read documents, browse files, extract text, and OCR handwriting.Nextcloud MCP ServerA production-ready MCP server that connects AI assistants to your Nextcloud instance.
FMRS65 / 100 · C67 / 100 · C
Reliability10 / 2010 / 20
Security and permissions12 / 2012 / 20
Maintenance14 / 2016 / 20
Documentation16 / 2016 / 20
Setup experience13 / 2013 / 20
Best for
  • 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).
  • Users who want to integrate AI assistants (like Claude Desktop or IDEs) with a self-hosted Nextcloud instance.
  • Developers and power users who need deep CRUD operations across multiple Nextcloud apps.
  • Teams that prefer Docker or Kubernetes deployment.
Not for
  • 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.
  • Users who don't want to self-host (consider managed service Astrolabe Cloud).
  • Users who need only simple read-only access (this server is more comprehensive).
  • Users who require official support (it is not an official Nextcloud project).
Required permissions
  • 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.
  • Requires a Nextcloud username and app password (or OAuth).
  • Read/write access to the selected Nextcloud apps (Notes, Calendar, Contacts, Files, etc.).
  • For semantic search, needs external services: Qdrant and Ollama (disabled by default).
Risks and side effects
  • 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.
  • Credential storage with app passwords may pose a security risk if exposed.
  • The server can access a user's full Nextcloud data, so proper access controls are necessary.
  • Experimental semantic search relies on external services, which may introduce security and privacy issues.
  • Tag-based exclusion (EXCLUDED_TAGS) depends on system tags to hide sensitive files, misconfiguration could expose data.
Supported clientsClaude, VS Code, ChatGPTClaude Desktop
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