Connect Shlau to Cursor with MCP

Set up in Cursor

1. 01

   Create a Shlau account

   Sign up at shlau.com if you do not have an account yet. MCP uses the same login.

2. 02

   Add the Shlau MCP server

   In Cursor, open Settings → MCP and add a new server with the URL below (Streamable HTTP).

3. 03

   Complete OAuth once

   When Cursor prompts you, sign in with Clerk. Approve access so tools can call your private notes.

4. 04

   Try a search

   Ask Cursor to search your Shlau notes — for example “find the voice note about the apartment.” It should call search_my_entries.

Example Cursor MCP config

Paste this into your Cursor MCP settings (or merge under mcpServers). Then reconnect the server and finish login if prompted.

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "shlau": {
      "url": "https://mcp.shlau.com/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Available tools

• search_my_entries

  Semantic search over your private Shlau notes. Returns compact snippets — use get_entry for full text.

• search_public_entries

  Semantic search over a public profile’s shared entries. Requires a profileSlug.

• get_entry

  Load full entry detail by UUID (your notes first, then public shared entries).

• create_entry

  Save a text note, chat summary, or http(s) URL into your Shlau library.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Shlau MCP endpoint?

https://mcp.shlau.com/mcp — Streamable HTTP. Auth is Clerk OAuth; unauthenticated calls are rejected.

Can MCP read my WhatsApp chats?

No. MCP only accesses notes and bookmarks already in your Shlau account (and public profiles you query). It never opens WhatsApp, Telegram, or your inbox.

Cursor connected but tools return Unauthorized — what now?

Disconnect Shlau under Settings → MCP, reconnect, complete login again, then retry search_my_entries once. Cursor sometimes finishes OAuth without attaching the token on the next call.

Do I need a paid plan for MCP?

You need a Shlau account. Usage follows the same product limits as the web app; start free and upgrade if you need higher limits.