Gutenberg MCP Server: Install & Setup

Install Gutenberg in Claude Code

Remote URL

Claude Code

claude mcp add --transport http gutenberg https://gutenberg.caseyjhand.com/mcp

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

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "gutenberg": {
      "url": "https://gutenberg.caseyjhand.com/mcp"
    }
  }
}

npm

Claude Code

claude mcp add gutenberg -- npx -y @cyanheads/gutenberg-mcp-server

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

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "gutenberg": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@cyanheads/gutenberg-mcp-server"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently asked questions

What does the Gutenberg MCP server do?

MCP server for Project Gutenberg: 78,000+ public-domain ebooks with full plain-text retrieval.

Is the Gutenberg 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 Gutenberg run locally or remotely?

Local + Remote. Can run locally or be used as a hosted remote server.

How do I add Gutenberg to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add --transport http gutenberg https://gutenberg.caseyjhand.com/mcp

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