# Roam Research

> Use this tool when you need to interact with Roam Research databases through a conversational AI interface, solving problems like knowledge base management and content retrieval. It provides inputs like API tokens and search queries, and outputs like block searches, page creations, and YouTube transcripts. Use it when you want to query, create, and manage your Roam Research knowledge base efficiently through standardized interactions.

Canonical page: https://skillsregistry.net/skills/philosolares-roam-research  
JSON: https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/philosolares-roam-research

## Description

Roam Research MCP server enables AI assistants to interact with Roam Research databases through a standardized interface. Built with FastMCP, it provides tools for searching blocks, creating pages, managing content hierarchies, and retrieving YouTube transcripts. The implementation handles authentication via API tokens, supports both stdio and SSE transport modes, and includes features like automatic daily note linking and word count limits - making it particularly valuable for users who want to query, create, and manage their Roam Research knowledge base through conversational AI.

## Trust

- **Trust score (0–1):** 0.79
- **Verification tier:** verified
- **Last scanned:** 2026-09-19

## Facts

- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Skill type:** atomic
- **Execution layer:** mcp-remote
- **Runtime environment:** api
- **Category:** database
- **Updated:** 2026-09-19

## Source

- **Source listing:** [PulseMCP](https://www.pulsemcp.com/servers/philosolares-roam-research)
- **Repository:** <https://github.com/philosolares/roam-mcp>

## Use it

Resolve this record through the SkillsRegistry MCP server (no auth, read-only):

```
claude mcp add --transport http --scope user skillsregistry https://api.skillsregistry.net/mcp
```

```json
{
  "jsonrpc": "2.0",
  "id": 1,
  "method": "tools/call",
  "params": {
    "name": "get_skill",
    "arguments": {
      "slug": "philosolares-roam-research"
    }
  }
}
```

REST: `GET https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/philosolares-roam-research` · pull for local use: `GET https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/philosolares-roam-research/pull`

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