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Goodreads MCP server

Danathar/goodreads-mcp

Read-only MCP server for Goodreads (no API required): search, books, shelves, ratings

Install Goodreads in Claude Code

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

Frequently asked questions

What does the Goodreads MCP server do?

Read-only MCP server for Goodreads (no API required): search, books, shelves, ratings

Is the Goodreads 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 Goodreads run locally or remotely?

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

How do I add Goodreads to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add goodreads -- uvx goodreads-mcp-ai

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