A powerful Model Context Protocol server that integrates the SilverBullet markdown note-taking app with AI agents for seamless knowledge management.
Install & Download
1. ClawHub CLI
The fastest way to install a skill directly from the registry.
npx clawhub@latest install silverbullet-skill
2. Manual Installation
Copy the skill folder to one of these locations
~/.openclaw/skills/ <project>/skills/ Priority: Workspace > Local > Bundled
3. Prompt Installation
Copy this prompt to OpenClaw to install it automatically.
Help me install silverbullet-skill using Clawhub. If Clawhub is not installed, install it first (npm i -g clawhub).
Prefer to download?
Get the raw skill files in a ZIP archive.
What is SilverBullet MCP Server?
This skill enables AI agents to interact directly with SilverBullet, a popular self-hosted, markdown-based personal knowledge management system. By leveraging this integration within the Openclaw Skills ecosystem, users can automate their note-taking workflows, query their existing knowledge base, and create new content using natural language commands. Whether you are managing a personal wiki or a professional journal, this tool provides the bridge between your static markdown files and dynamic AI reasoning.
Openclaw Skills like this one allow for a more cohesive digital workspace by turning your notes into an actionable data source for your AI assistants. It handles the complexities of file management and API communication, allowing you to focus on capturing and organizing your thoughts effectively.
SilverBullet MCP Server Use Cases
- Automated journal entries and daily updates within your SilverBullet space.
- Searching and retrieving specific project documentation using AI-driven queries.
- Appending meeting notes or quick thoughts to existing markdown pages via natural language.
- Organizing and managing a self-hosted personal knowledge base (PKM) with Openclaw Skills.
- Checking the status and metadata of your markdown files programmatically for better content auditing.
How SilverBullet MCP Server Works
- The MCP server establishes a connection to your running SilverBullet instance using the configured SILVERBULLET_URL.
- AI agents call specific tools via the Model Context Protocol to perform actions like listing, reading, or writing files.
- The server translates these requests into REST API calls compatible with the SilverBullet backend.
- Data is exchanged in markdown format, allowing the AI to process or generate content within your existing file structure.
- Users can verify the connection and tool availability using the mcporter utility within the Openclaw Skills framework.
SilverBullet MCP Server Setup
First, install the skill using the following command:
clawdhub install silverbullet
Alternatively, perform a manual setup:
cd ~/.clawdbot/skills/silverbullet
uv venv
source .venv/bin/activate
uv pip install -e .
Configure your environment variable:
export SILVERBULLET_URL="http://localhost:3000"
Then, update your ~/.mcporter/mcporter.json to include the silverbullet server configuration with the appropriate base directory and transport settings. This ensures the integration works correctly with other Openclaw Skills.
SilverBullet MCP Server Data Schema & Taxonomy
The skill interacts with the SilverBullet file system using the following data structure:
| Component | Description |
|---|---|
| Pages | Markdown files stored within the SilverBullet space (e.g., index.md, folder/note.md). |
| Metadata | Page-level attributes including creation date, last modified timestamp, and permissions. |
| Server Config | Configuration details for the SilverBullet instance and API endpoints. |
| File List | A recursive list of all available markdown documents in the workspace. |
This structure allows Openclaw Skills to maintain a clear hierarchy and accessibility for your notes.
SilverBullet MCP Server Advanced Features
- Multi-page searching using name pattern matching for rapid information retrieval across your entire vault.
- Real-time server health monitoring via the dedicated ping_server tool to ensure uptime.
- Metadata inspection to handle read-only pages and permission-restricted content gracefully.
- Seamless integration with Moltbot for advanced natural language interaction with your personal knowledge base.
- Ability to append content dynamically, making it ideal for automated logging and continuous note-taking within the Openclaw Skills environment.
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