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Calibre MCP server

caelum29/calibre-mcp

Calibre ebook library server: search, read content, curate metadata, semantic search, gated writes.

21 GitHub stars4 forks1,500 npm downloads / month

Install Calibre in Claude Code

Claude Code
claude mcp add calibre -- npx -y calibre-mcp
mcp.json (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf)
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "calibre": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "calibre-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently asked questions

What does the Calibre MCP server do?

Calibre ebook library server: search, read content, curate metadata, semantic search, gated writes.

Is the Calibre MCP server free?

Yes, most likely. Open source and no paid account or API key is mentioned in the listing. Check the provider for current pricing.

Does Calibre run locally or remotely?

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

How do I add Calibre to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add calibre -- npx -y calibre-mcp

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