zen

Built by sheshbabu • 1,071 stars

What is zen?

Selfhosted notes app. Single golang binary, notes stored as markdown within SQLite, full-text search, very low resource usage

How to use zen?

1. Install a compatible MCP client (like Claude Desktop). 2. Open your configuration settings. 3. Add zen using the following command: npx @modelcontextprotocol/zen 4. Restart the client and verify the new tools are active.

🛡️ Scoped (Restricted)

npx @modelcontextprotocol/zen --scope restricted

🔓 Unrestricted Access

npx @modelcontextprotocol/zen

Key Features

Native MCP Protocol Support

Real-time Tool Activation & Execution

Verified High-performance Implementation

Secure Resource & Context Handling

Optimized Use Cases

Extending AI models with custom local capabilities

Automating system workflows via natural language

Connecting external data sources to LLM context windows

zen FAQ

Is zen safe?

Yes, zen follows the standardized Model Context Protocol security patterns and only executes tools with explicit user-granted permissions.

Is zen up to date?

zen is currently active in the registry with 1,071 stars on GitHub, indicating its reliability and community support.

Are there any limits for zen?

Usage limits depend on the specific implementation of the MCP server and your system resources. Refer to the official documentation below for technical details.

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Manual Config

{ "mcpServers": { "zen": { "command": "npx", "args": ["zen"] } } }