mcp open library
npxStandardMCP server for querying the Open Library API. Provides tools to search for books and authors. Connects to the Internet Archive's Open Library API. Useful for developers building AI agents that need book or author information.
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Overview
MCP server for querying the Open Library API. Provides tools to search for books and authors. Connects to the Internet Archive's Open Library API. Useful for developers building AI agents that need book or author information.
Installation
1Install the package
npx
npx -y mcp-open-library2Add to Claude
Add this configuration to your claude_desktop_config.json:
claude_desktop_config.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"8ensmith-mcp-open-library-github": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"npx -y mcp-open-library"
]
}
}
}3Verify installation
Restart Claude Desktop, then ask:
"What tools do you have available from mcp open library?"
Prerequisites
- Node.js 18 or higher
- npm or npx available
- Claude Desktop or Claude API access
Configuration
No configuration required. This server works out of the box.
Usage Examples
List Resources
"What resources are available in mcp open library?"
Claude will query available resources and return a list of what you can access.
Get Details
"Show me details about [specific item] in mcp open library"
Claude will fetch and display detailed information about the requested item.
Create New
"Create a new [item] in mcp open library with [details]"
Claude will use the appropriate tool to create the resource and confirm success.
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