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Audiobookshelf MCP server

jeeftor/abs-mcp

Inspect and safely operate Audiobookshelf libraries over MCP.

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Install Audiobookshelf in Claude Code

Claude Code
claude mcp add jeeftor-audiobookshelf -e ABS_BASE_URL=... -e ABS_API_KEY=... -- docker run -i --rm -e ABS_BASE_URL -e ABS_API_KEY ghcr.io/jeeftor/abs-mcp:0.6.0
mcp.json (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf)
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "jeeftor-audiobookshelf": {
      "command": "docker",
      "args": [
        "run",
        "-i",
        "--rm",
        "-e",
        "ABS_BASE_URL",
        "-e",
        "ABS_API_KEY",
        "ghcr.io/jeeftor/abs-mcp:0.6.0"
      ],
      "env": {
        "ABS_BASE_URL": "...",
        "ABS_API_KEY": "..."
      }
    }
  }
}

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Frequently asked questions

What does the Audiobookshelf MCP server do?

Inspect and safely operate Audiobookshelf libraries over MCP.

Is the Audiobookshelf 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 Audiobookshelf run locally or remotely?

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

How do I add Audiobookshelf to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add jeeftor-audiobookshelf -e ABS_BASE_URL=... -e ABS_API_KEY=... -- docker run -i --rm -e ABS_BASE_URL -e ABS_API_KEY ghcr.io/jeeftor/abs-mcp:0.6.0

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