Getting Started
Use Recall with Claude
Connect Recall through MCP so Claude can remember your plans, notes, and decisions in every chat.
Need help?
Email us anytime at support@recallnotes.io and we’ll help you get set up.
Prerequisites
- Claude web or desktop with MCP support enabled.
Step-by-step
Set up Claude
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1) Add a custom connector
Open claude.ai/settings/connectors and click Add Custom Connector.
- Name:
Recall Notes - MCP Endpoint:
https://mcp.recallnotes.io/mcp
Click Add to create the connection.
- Name:
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2) Connect & authorize
On the new connector, click Connect. You’ll be redirected to Recall—sign in or sign up, then click Allow access. The tab closes and Claude returns with the connector ready.
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3) Configure permissions
Click Configure on the Recall Notes connector and enable the tool permissions you want (save, search, update). Save your changes.
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4) Test Recall in Claude
Try prompts like:
- “Save this summary to Recall.”
- “Fetch my Recall note about the launch plan.”
- “Search Recall for onboarding notes.”
- “Update that Recall note about pricing.”
You should see Claude call Recall and return or update the memory without errors.
What to expect after setup
- Recall Notes appears in Claude’s MCP tool list.
- Claude can save new notes, search your Recall history, and pull them into new chats.
- You stay signed in until you disconnect the server inside Claude settings.
Test it
Ask Claude any of these to confirm the connection:
- “Save this summary to Recall.”
- “Search Recall for project kickoff.”
- “Bring in my note about onboarding.”
Claude should reply that it contacted Recall and show what it saved or found.
Troubleshooting
Connector not showing
- Toggle MCP off and on again in Claude settings.
- Restart the Claude app after adding the server.
Server unreachable
- Open
https://mcp.recallnotes.io/mcpin a browser to confirm it loads. - Disable VPNs or firewalls blocking outbound calls.
OAuth not triggering
- Look for a blocked pop-up and allow it.
- Remove the server and add it again to restart the flow.
Memories not appearing in chats
- Confirm Recall Notes is toggled on for the conversation.
- Retry a test prompt to ensure Claude is calling the tool.
Still stuck? Contact us: support@recallnotes.io
Next steps