Books MCP Server: Install & Setup

Install Books in Claude Code

Claude Code

claude mcp add mrfentmen-books -- npx -y books-mcp

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

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mrfentmen-books": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "books-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently asked questions

What does the Books MCP server do?

Search books and fetch volume details from the Google Books API. No key required.

Is the Books 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 Books run locally or remotely?

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

How do I add Books to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add mrfentmen-books -- npx -y books-mcp

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