---
{
  "title": "Use Workflowy with AI",
  "intro": "Use AI with Workflowy to find what you need, turn ideas into action, and keep work moving across your notes and projects.",
  "description": "Choose the simplest way to use Workflowy with AI, from built-in Workflowy AI to desktop MCP connections, local connectors, and the Workflowy API."
}
---

# What you can do

- Find and summarize information across notes and projects
- Turn rough notes into plans, drafts, and structured outlines
- Update items and run repeatable workflows using natural language

Choose the path that matches how much setup and control you want.

<div class="ai-path-grid" aria-label="Ways to use Workflowy with AI">
  <a class="ai-path-card ai-path-card--recommended" href="/help/use-workflowy-ai">
    <div class="ai-path-card__title">
      <h2>Use Workflowy AI</h2>
      <span class="ai-path-card__badge">Simplest</span>
    </div>
    <p>Chat with your notes, generate content in your outline, and transform selected text. Nothing to connect.</p>
    <span class="ai-path-card__cta">Use Workflowy AI <span aria-hidden="true">→</span></span>
  </a>
  <a class="ai-path-card" href="/help/mcp-server">
    <div class="ai-path-card__title">
      <h2>Desktop App MCP</h2>
    </div>
    <p>Turn on Desktop MCP, copy your private Connection Link, and give a compatible AI tool access to your Workflowy.</p>
    <span class="ai-path-card__cta">Connect with Desktop MCP <span aria-hidden="true">→</span></span>
  </a>
  <a class="ai-path-card" href="/help/run-your-own-connector">
    <div class="ai-path-card__title">
      <h2>3rd-party connectors</h2>
    </div>
    <p>Install a local MCP app, Claude Desktop extension, or Workflowy CLI for more control, local search, and automation.</p>
    <span class="ai-path-card__cta">Compare connectors <span aria-hidden="true">→</span></span>
  </a>
  <a class="ai-path-card" href="/help/build-ai-agents-with-api">
    <div class="ai-path-card__title">
      <h2>Build with the API</h2>
    </div>
    <p>Use the Workflowy API directly to build a custom agent, hosted integration, or automation around Workflowy nodes.</p>
    <span class="ai-path-card__cta">Build with the API <span aria-hidden="true">→</span></span>
  </a>
</div>

# Connect thoughtfully

External AI tools may be able to edit, move, complete, or delete content. Review important changes, keep API keys and MCP Connection Links private, and only connect tools you trust.

Read [Passwords and security](/help/passwords-security) and the privacy information for the AI provider or connector you choose.