Give Claude the notes folder.
Raven stores notes as plain .md files in a folder you control. If Claude, Cursor, or an MCP server can read that folder, it can read the notes.
Updated May 20, 2026 for Raven's current Mac and iPhone feature set.
Notes Claude can read from a folder.
Raven is a Markdown notes app for Mac and iPhone. Every note is a plain .md file in a folder you control, so Claude, Cursor, terminal tools, and MCP filesystem servers can work with your notes directly.
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What makes notes usable by Claude and Cursor?
Claude can only help with notes it can open. Raven writes Markdown files to disk, so the assistant reads a folder instead of waiting for a database export.
Raven does not try to be the assistant.
Raven handles the notes. Claude, Cursor, and terminal tools handle the assistant work. Because the notes are files, you can change tools without changing the notes.
What Claude can do with a notes folder.
Search across the vault.
Summarize project notes, find the ones tagged #launch, or pull decisions out of a folder. The notes are already text.
Let the result stay Markdown.
Claude or Cursor can write a plan or a cleaned-up meeting summary back as Markdown. Raven opens the result like any other note because it is saved as a file on disk.
Keep developer tools in reach.
Use git, grep, ripgrep, shell scripts, or editor tooling around the same notes. Raven does not need to own the whole way you work.
If the notes are trapped, Claude is trapped too.
| Feature | Raven | Typical app-owned notes |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | Plain .md files in your folder | Database, cloud document, or export format |
| Claude access | Filesystem-readable by Claude, Cursor, and MCP tools | Requires export, API access, or a plugin |
| Assistant | Use Claude, Cursor, or your own tool | Often tied to an in-app assistant |
| Portability | Open notes in any Markdown editor | Export first, then clean up |
| Privacy posture | Local-first; sync is optional | Cloud-first by default |
| Best for | Writers and developers on Mac and iPhone | Teams, web workspaces, or app-specific assistant features |
How to use Raven with Claude, Cursor, or MCP.
- 1. Keep your Raven vault in a folder you control. On Mac, that means a normal folder your tools can read.
- 2. Give Claude or Cursor access to that folder. A terminal agent or MCP filesystem server works the same way.
- 3. Ask it to work with Markdown files. Search the vault, clean up a week of meeting notes, or draft a plan from old project notes.
- 4. Open the result in Raven. If the tool writes a normal
.mdfile, Raven can read it.
If you switch tools later.
The notes still open in Raven. They still open in any Markdown editor. You can still grep them from the terminal and put the folder in git.
Files make it easier to change tools. Raven keeps the notes readable without tying your writing to one vendor.
Questions about Claude and local notes.
Does Raven include an assistant?
No. Raven keeps every note as a plain Markdown file in a folder you control. Claude, Cursor, or an MCP filesystem tool can work with that folder directly.
How does Raven work with Claude?
Raven keeps your notes as .md files on disk. Give Claude or Claude Code permission to read that folder and it can search, summarize, or edit the notes. It can also write new Markdown notes back into the same folder.
Does Raven require an MCP plugin?
No. Raven does not need a special MCP plugin for the notes themselves. Any MCP server or agent that can access the local filesystem can operate on the Markdown vault.
Does Raven train a model on my notes?
No. Raven is local-first and does not include a model-training pipeline. If you choose to use Claude, Cursor, or another outside tool with your notes, that tool's own privacy policy applies.
Can Claude or Cursor write notes back into Raven?
Yes, if the tool has write access to the vault folder. As long as it saves a regular .md file, Raven treats it like any other note: searchable, editable, and openable in any text editor later.
Your notes are already files.
Plain Markdown files. Native Mac and iPhone app. Ready for Claude, Cursor, and the tools you already use.
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