What is the key difference between Notion Connect and Notion MCP?

Notion Connect belongs to the Workplace & Productivity category with local stdio execution, while Notion MCP belongs to the Workplace & Productivity category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Notion Connect or Notion MCP in Claude Desktop or Cursor?

Copy the mcpServers JSON configuration snippet provided on this page into your claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json file and restart your AI client.

Are Notion Connect and Notion MCP free or paid?

Notion Connect operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Notion MCP operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Notion Connect lists 5 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. Notion MCP lists 13 tools with 0 views and 2 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Notion Connect and Notion MCP together in the same MCP host?

Yes! MCP hosts like Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf, Cline, and VS Code support configuring multiple servers under the mcpServers object simultaneously.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Notion Connect vs Notion MCP

In-depth architectural comparison of the Notion Connect and Notion MCP MCP servers. Compare execution transports, security boundaries, tool capabilities, quality scores, and ready-to-paste client installation snippets for Claude, Cursor, Windsurf, and VS Code.

At a Glance & Executive Verdict

Notion Connect

Workplace & Productivity · Local stdio

Quality: 40/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Notion MCP

Workplace & Productivity · Local stdio

Quality: 49/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Notion Connect if you need specialized Workplace & Productivity tools running via a local process. Choose Notion MCP if your workspace requires Workplace & Productivity integration with local subprocess execution. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Notion Connect when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Workplace & Productivity domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).
Primary tools included: notion_search, notion_get_page, notion_get_database.

Explore Notion Connect Details

Choose Notion MCP when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Workplace & Productivity domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).
Primary tools included: notion_search, notion_export_page, notion_import_page.

Explore Notion MCP Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	N Notion Connect Workplace & Productivity	N Notion MCP Workplace & Productivity
Summary	Notion MCP Pack	Notion MCP server — search, export, and import pages as markdown
Category & Scope	Workplace & Productivity	Workplace & Productivity
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Notion Connect Tools (5)

notion_search

Search your Notion workspace by keyword. Returns matching page/database titles, IDs, and types to locate content quickly.

notion_get_page

Get a Notion page by ID. Returns full properties, metadata, and content structure for reading or editing.

notion_get_database

Get a Notion database schema by ID. Returns all properties, field types, and configuration to understand structure.

notion_query_database

Query a Notion database with filters and sorting (e.g., status='Done', sort by date). Returns matching rows with property values.

notion_list_pages

List all accessible pages in your Notion workspace. Returns titles and IDs to discover available content.

Ready-to-Paste Client Configurations

Paste either (or both) of these JSON server blocks into your client config file (e.g. claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json).

Notion Connect Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "notion-connect": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "notion-connect"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Notion MCP Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "notion-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@shck-dev/notion-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Notion Connect is categorized under Workplace & Productivity and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, Notion MCP belongs to Workplace & Productivity using local stdio subprocess. Select Notion Connect when you need capabilities focused on workplace & productivity and Notion MCP when you require tools for workplace & productivity.

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