// MCP TOOL REFERENCE

ZETTELKASTEN TOOLS

14 tools from the Zettelkasten MCP Server, categorised by risk level.

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// ALL 14 ZETTELKASTEN TOOLS
READ 8 tools
Read zk_find_central_notes Identify the most connected notes that serve as knowledge hubs. Read zk_find_orphaned_notes Find isolated notes that have no links to or from other notes. Read zk_find_similar_notes Discover notes with similar content using semantic similarity analysis. Read zk_get_all_tags Retrieve a complete list of all tags used across the Zettelkasten. Read zk_get_linked_notes Find all notes connected to a specific note through links. Read zk_get_note Retrieve the full content and metadata of a note by its unique ID or title. Read zk_list_notes_by_date List notes created or modified within a specific date range. Read zk_search_notes Search for notes using text queries, tags, or note type filters.
WRITE 3 tools
Write zk_create_link Create a semantic link between two notes to build knowledge connections. Write zk_create_note Create a new atomic Zettelkasten note with a unique ID, content, and optional tags. Write zk_update_note Update the title, content, type, or tags of an existing note.
DESTRUCTIVE 2 tools
Destructive zk_delete_note Permanently delete a note and all its associated links from the Zettelkasten. Destructive zk_remove_link Remove an existing link between two notes.
EXECUTE 1 tools
Execute zk_rebuild_index Rebuild the database index from markdown files after manual file edits.

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// FAQ
How many tools does the Zettelkasten MCP server have? +

The Zettelkasten MCP server exposes 14 tools across 4 categories: Read, Write, Destructive, Execute.

How do I enforce policies on Zettelkasten tools? +

Route the Zettelkasten server through the PolicyLayer gateway. Define allow, deny, or approval rules per tool in the dashboard; they are enforced on every call before it reaches the server.

What risk categories do Zettelkasten tools fall into? +

Zettelkasten tools are categorised as Read (8), Write (3), Destructive (2), Execute (1). Each category has a recommended default policy.

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