This project provides a Node.js-based MCP (Model Context Protocol) server for accessing content from RedNote (XiaoHongShu). It targets developers and power users who want to programmatically interact with RedNote data, offering features like authentication management, keyword search, and URL-based content retrieval.

How It Works

The server leverages Playwright for browser automation to handle user authentication and content scraping. It stores authentication cookies persistently, allowing for seamless access to RedNote content without repeated logins. The core functionality is exposed via the MCP protocol, enabling integration with tools like Cursor IDE for a unified development workflow.

Quick Start & Requirements

• Install: npm install -g rednote-mcp or clone and npm install.
• Prerequisites: Node.js >= 16, npm >= 7, Playwright environment (npx playwright install).
• Initialization: Run rednote-mcp init to log in via a browser and save cookies to ~/.mcp/rednote/cookies.json.
• Cursor Integration: Configure settings.json with mcpServers pointing to rednote-mcp --stdio.
• Docs: https://github.com/ifuryst/rednote-mcp

Highlighted Details

• Supports cookie persistence for authentication.
• Enables keyword-based search for notes.
• Provides command-line initialization and URL access to notes.
• Integrates with Cursor IDE via the MCP protocol.

Maintenance & Community

The project is maintained by iFurySt. Contribution guidelines are provided, encouraging forks and pull requests.

Licensing & Compatibility

Licensed under the MIT License, permitting commercial use and integration with closed-source projects.

Limitations & Caveats

Initial login requires manual browser interaction. Cookies may expire and require periodic updates. The project is primarily focused on note content access, with comment access noted as a future or incomplete feature.