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Ao3 MCP server

ArturLys/ao3-mcp

Search Archive of Our Own (AO3) and delegate full-fic reading to Gemini, so recommendations draw on the actual text rather than the blurb.

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Install Ao3 in Claude Code

Claude Code
claude mcp add ao3 -e GEMINI_API_KEY=... -- uvx ao3-mcp
mcp.json (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf)
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "ao3": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "ao3-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "GEMINI_API_KEY": "..."
      }
    }
  }
}

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Frequently asked questions

What does the Ao3 MCP server do?

Search Archive of Our Own (AO3) and delegate full-fic reading to Gemini, so recommendations draw on the actual text rather than the blurb.

Is the Ao3 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 Ao3 run locally or remotely?

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

How do I add Ao3 to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add ao3 -e GEMINI_API_KEY=... -- uvx ao3-mcp

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