Librarian MCP Server: Install & Setup

Install Librarian in Claude Code

Claude Code

claude mcp add librarian -- uvx librarian-cli

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

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "librarian": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "librarian-cli"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently asked questions

What does the Librarian MCP server do?

Ebook-to-Markdown pipeline (FB2, EPUB, DOCX, HTML, PDF) with full-text search and read-only tools to browse, read chapters and verify quotes offline.

Is the Librarian 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 Librarian run locally or remotely?

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

How do I add Librarian to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add librarian -- uvx librarian-cli

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