raindrop-bookmark-management
Manage bookmarks with Raindrop.io MCP server. Use when saving URLs, organizing bookmarks into collections, tagging content, searching saved links, or managing highlights. Covers bookmark CRUD, collection organization, tag management, and URL parsing.
When & Why to Use This Skill
The Raindrop Bookmark Management skill for Claude provides a robust integration with the Raindrop.io MCP server, enabling users to efficiently save, organize, and retrieve web content. It enhances productivity by allowing Claude to perform full CRUD operations on bookmarks, manage collections and tags, and search through highlights, effectively turning Raindrop into a dynamic, AI-powered knowledge base.
Use Cases
- Research Organization: Automatically save and tag relevant web resources into specific collections during a research session to build a structured knowledge repository.
- Digital Library Maintenance: Use bulk operations and tag merging tools to clean up, categorize, and deduplicate large sets of bookmarks for better information architecture.
- Quick Information Retrieval: Search through saved links and text highlights using advanced operators to find specific references or notes without leaving the chat interface.
- Content Curation: Preview URL metadata and check for existing entries before saving new content to ensure a high-quality, curated list of resources.
| name | Raindrop Bookmark Management |
|---|---|
| description | Manage bookmarks with Raindrop.io MCP server. Use when saving URLs, organizing bookmarks into collections, tagging content, searching saved links, or managing highlights. Covers bookmark CRUD, collection organization, tag management, and URL parsing. |
| keywords | [raindrop, bookmarks, collections, tags, highlights, save, organize, search] |
| topics | [knowledge-management, bookmarks, research, web-clipping] |
Raindrop Bookmark Management
Guide for using the Raindrop.io MCP server to manage bookmarks effectively.
Available MCP Tools
Bookmark Operations
| Tool | Purpose |
|---|---|
create-raindrop |
Save a new bookmark with optional metadata |
create-raindrops-bulk |
Batch save multiple bookmarks (up to 50) |
get-raindrop |
Get details of a specific bookmark |
list-raindrops |
List bookmarks from a collection |
update-raindrop |
Modify bookmark properties |
delete-raindrop |
Move to trash or permanently delete |
search-raindrops |
Full-text and operator search |
Collection Operations
| Tool | Purpose |
|---|---|
list-collections |
Get all collections (folders) |
get-collection |
Get specific collection details |
create-collection |
Create new collection |
update-collection |
Modify collection properties |
delete-collection |
Remove collection (bookmarks go to trash) |
Tag Operations
| Tool | Purpose |
|---|---|
list-tags |
Get all tags with counts |
merge-tags |
Rename or consolidate tags |
delete-tags |
Remove tags from bookmarks |
Other Tools
| Tool | Purpose |
|---|---|
list-highlights |
Get text highlights from articles |
parse-url |
Preview URL metadata before saving |
check-url-exists |
Check for duplicate bookmarks |
Special Collection IDs
0- All bookmarks across collections-1- Unsorted (default for new bookmarks)-99- Trash
Search Operators
#tag Search by tag
site:example.com Filter by domain
type:article Filter by type (article/image/video/document/audio)
important:true Favorites only
created:YYYY-MM-DD Date filter
Field Presets
Optimize response size with presets:
| Preset | Fields Included |
|---|---|
minimal |
_id, link, title |
basic |
+ excerpt, tags, created, domain |
standard |
+ note, type, cover, lastUpdate, important |
media |
_id, link, title, cover, media, type, file |
organization |
_id, title, tags, collection, collectionId, sort, removed |
metadata |
_id, created, lastUpdate, creatorRef, user, broken, cache |
Common Workflows
Save URL with Tags
Use create-raindrop with:
- link: "https://example.com/article"
- tags: ["research", "ai"]
- collectionId: 12345 (or omit for Unsorted)
- pleaseParse: true (auto-extract metadata)
Organize Bookmarks
1. list-collections to see available folders
2. create-collection for new category
3. update-raindrop with collectionId to move items
Clean Up Tags
1. list-tags to see all tags with counts
2. merge-tags to consolidate similar tags
3. delete-tags to remove unused ones
Research Workflow
1. parse-url to preview before saving
2. check-url-exists to avoid duplicates
3. create-raindrop to save with notes
4. search-raindrops later to find content
Environment Setup
Requires RAINDROP_TOKEN environment variable. Get your token from:
https://app.raindrop.io/settings/integrations
Set in ~/.dotfiles/local/.env:
export RAINDROP_TOKEN="your-token-here"