feat: add MCP integration documentation

[lfnovo]

Summary

• Add MCP integration documentation to README
• Create dedicated MCP integration guide at docs/5-CONFIGURATION/mcp-integration.md

Based on #346 by @Epochal-dev - rebased to resolve conflicts and updated file paths to match the current docs structure.

Closes #346
Closes #81

[claude]

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PR Review: MCP Integration Documentation

Reviewing this PR that adds MCP (Model Context Protocol) integration documentation.

Todo List:

• Read and analyze the changed files
• Review README.md changes
• Review the new MCP integration guide
• Check documentation structure and formatting
• Assess technical accuracy and completeness
• Provide comprehensive feedback

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✅ Overall Assessment: EXCELLENT

This is a well-crafted documentation addition that properly integrates MCP support documentation into the Open Notebook project. The content is comprehensive, well-structured, and follows the project's documentation standards.

📋 Detailed Review

README.md Changes ✅

• Single line addition (line 220): Clean integration into Advanced Topics section
• Proper formatting: Follows existing pattern with emoji and descriptive text
• Appropriate placement: Positioned logically with other advanced configuration topics
• Link accuracy: Points correctly to docs/5-CONFIGURATION/mcp-integration.md

MCP Integration Guide ✅

Structure & Organization:

• Clear hierarchy: Well-organized with logical section flow
• Comprehensive coverage: Covers setup, configuration, usage, troubleshooting
• User-friendly: Both quick setup and detailed explanations provided

Technical Content:

• Accurate configuration: JSON configs for Claude Desktop and VS Code are correct
• Multi-platform support: Covers macOS, Linux, and Windows paths
• Environment variables: Proper documentation of required/optional vars
• Complete API coverage: Documents all available MCP tools comprehensively

Documentation Quality:

• Consistent formatting: Follows project's markdown standards
• Code examples: Proper syntax highlighting and formatting
• Clear instructions: Step-by-step setup process is easy to follow
• Visual elements: Good use of emojis for section identification

🔍 Specific Strengths

1. Integration Quality: Seamlessly fits into existing docs structure at docs/5-CONFIGURATION/

2. User Experience:

   • Quick setup section for immediate usage
   • Detailed explanations for advanced users
   • Clear troubleshooting section

3. Technical Accuracy:

   • Correct MCP protocol implementation details
   • Accurate environment variable usage
   • Proper JSON configuration examples

4. Completeness:

   • Covers all major MCP clients (Claude Desktop, VS Code)
   • Documents full API surface area
   • Includes remote server configuration

5. External References:

   • Links to official MCP documentation
   • References to the Epochal-dev/open-notebook-mcp repository
   • PyPI and registry links provided

🎯 Minor Observations

No significant issues found - this is high-quality documentation that:

• Follows project conventions
• Provides complete setup instructions
• Includes proper troubleshooting guidance
• Maintains consistency with existing docs style

🔐 Security Considerations ✅

• Properly handles password configuration
• Recommends secure practices for remote servers
• No security concerns identified

🧪 Test Coverage

N/A - This is documentation-only change, no code changes requiring tests

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✅ Recommendation: APPROVE

This PR successfully adds comprehensive MCP integration documentation that will enable users to connect Open Notebook with Claude Desktop, VS Code, and other MCP-compatible clients. The documentation is well-written, technically accurate, and properly integrated into the project structure.

Ready to merge - No changes required.

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[cubic-dev-ai]

1 issue found across 2 files

Prompt for AI agents (all issues)

Check if these issues are valid — if so, understand the root cause of each and fix them.


<file name="docs/5-CONFIGURATION/mcp-integration.md">

<violation number="1" location="docs/5-CONFIGURATION/mcp-integration.md:98">
P2: Remove '/api' suffix from domain URL example for consistency with other examples and project configuration standards. The MCP server should handle API path construction internally.</violation>
</file>

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[cubic-dev-ai]

P2: Remove '/api' suffix from domain URL example for consistency with other examples and project configuration standards. The MCP server should handle API path construction internally.

Prompt for AI agents

Check if this issue is valid — if so, understand the root cause and fix it. At docs/5-CONFIGURATION/mcp-integration.md, line 98:

<comment>Remove '/api' suffix from domain URL example for consistency with other examples and project configuration standards. The MCP server should handle API path construction internally.</comment>

<file context>
@@ -0,0 +1,199 @@
+Or with a domain:
+
+```json
+"OPEN_NOTEBOOK_URL": "https://notebook.yourdomain.com/api"
+```
+
</file context>

Suggested change

	"OPEN_NOTEBOOK_URL": "https://notebook.yourdomain.com/api"
	"OPEN_NOTEBOOK_URL": "https://notebook.yourdomain.com"