Open Library MCP Server
Connects AI assistants to the Open Library API for searching books and authors, retrieving metadata, and comparing works.
README
Open Library MCP Server
Overview
This project is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server built with TypeScript. It connects AI assistants to the Open Library API for searching books and authors, retrieving metadata, comparing works, and finding text snippets inside books.
Technologies Used
- TypeScript
- Node.js
- Model Context Protocol (MCP)
- Open Library API
Installation
npm install
Build
npm run build
Run
npm start
The server uses stdio transport. Point your MCP client at dist/index.js.
Available MCP Tools
Search
| Tool | Parameters | Description |
|---|---|---|
search_books |
query |
Search books by title, author, or keyword |
search_authors |
query, optional limit (default 10, max 25) |
Search authors by name |
read_book_snippet |
query, optional limit (default 3, max 10) |
Search inside books for text snippets |
Books & works
| Tool | Parameters | Description |
|---|---|---|
get_work_details |
workId |
Full work record by Open Library work ID |
get_book_details_by_isbn |
isbn |
Book details by ISBN-10 or ISBN-13 |
get_editions |
workId |
List editions for a work |
get_book_ratings |
workId |
Aggregate reader ratings for a work |
get_book_summary |
workId |
Concise metadata summary (title, description, subjects, etc.) |
compare_books |
workId1, workId2 |
Side-by-side comparison of two works |
Authors
| Tool | Parameters | Description |
|---|---|---|
get_author_profile |
authorId |
Author biography and profile by ID |
get_author_works |
authorId, optional limit (default 20, max 100), optional offset |
Author bibliography |
Subjects
| Tool | Parameters | Description |
|---|---|---|
get_subject_insights |
subject, optional limit (default 20, max 100), optional offset |
Books and trends for a subject/topic |
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