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Libraryofcongress MCP server

smeet666/mcp-libraryofcongress

Full-text search of the Library of Congress's digitised American newspapers, plus catalogue search by media type and curated collections.

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Source code

Install Libraryofcongress in Claude Code

npm

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

MCP Bundle (.mcpb)

Claude Code
curl -LO https://github.com/smeet666/mcp-libraryofcongress/releases/download/v3.1.0/mcp-libraryofcongress-3.1.0.mcpb
mcp.json (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf)
Download mcp-libraryofcongress-3.1.0.mcpb and double-click it to install in Claude Desktop.

MCP Bundles install in one click in Claude Desktop. Download the file, then open it.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Libraryofcongress MCP server do?

Full-text search of the Library of Congress's digitised American newspapers, plus catalogue search by media type and curated collections.

Is the Libraryofcongress 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 Libraryofcongress run locally or remotely?

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

How do I add Libraryofcongress to Claude Code?

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

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