Anna's Archive MCP Server: Install & Setup

Install Anna's Archive in Claude Code

Claude Code

claude mcp add anna-s-archive -e ANNAS_SECRET_KEY=... -- npx -y annas-mcp

mcp.json (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "anna-s-archive": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "annas-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "ANNAS_SECRET_KEY": "..."
      }
    }
  }
}

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Frequently asked questions

What does the Anna's Archive MCP server do?

Search Anna's Archive for books and journal articles by title, author, topic or DOI, and download the chosen file.

Is the Anna's Archive MCP server free?

The server is free, but you will likely need an account. The server itself is free, but it connects to a service that needs an account or API key, which may have paid tiers. Check the provider for current pricing.

Does Anna's Archive run locally or remotely?

Local. Runs on your machine (stdio). You install it with npx, uvx, Docker or from source.

How do I add Anna's Archive to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add anna-s-archive -e ANNAS_SECRET_KEY=... -- npx -y annas-mcp

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