Getting Started

Welcome to TieBase! TieBase is a modern sticky notes application with Model Context Protocol (MCP) integration capabilities.

What is TieBase?

TieBase is a modern sticky notes application with the following features:

• Digital sticky note creation
• Tag-based organization
• Japanese-compatible search functionality
• MCP integration with AI services

Installation Steps

1. Download the Application

Download the appropriate version for your Mac from the Download page:

2. DMG File Installation

1. Double-click the downloaded .dmg file to open it
2. Drag & drop TieBase.app to the Applications folder
3. Launch TieBase from Launchpad or Applications folder

3. First Launch

Due to macOS security features, a warning may appear on first launch:

1. Open System Preferences → Security & Privacy
2. Click "Open Anyway" in the General tab
3. Or right-click on TieBase.app and select "Open"

MCP Setup (Claude Desktop Integration)

1. Get MCP Path

After launching the TieBase application, you can get the necessary information from the TieBase icon in the system tray:

1. Right-click the TieBase icon in the system tray
2. Select "/Applications/TieBase.app/Contents/Resources/mcp"
3. The MCP server path will be copied to your clipboard

2. Claude Desktop Configuration

1. Open Claude Desktop's configuration file:

   ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json

2. Add the following configuration (replace the path with the actual one):

   {
     "mcpServers": {
       "tie": {
         "command": "/Applications/TieBase.app/Contents/Resources/mcp"
       }
     }
   }

3. Restart Claude Desktop

3. Verify MCP Functionality

Try the following in Claude Desktop:

• "Search for tasks via TieBase"
• "What tags are available in TieBase?"
• "Show items tagged with 'ideas' in TieBase"

Basic Usage

Creating Sticky Notes

1. Click on the application screen
2. Enter text

Adding Tags

1. Select a sticky note
2. Enter a tag name in "Enter tag..."
3. Press Enter to add

Search Function

• Click the magnifying glass icon in the bottom right
• Filter by Keyword and Tag
• Click search results to select the corresponding sticky note

Next Steps

• MCP Setup Guide - Detailed MCP configuration instructions
• Download - Get the latest version
• Release Notes - Check for updates

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Start efficient knowledge management with TieBase!