Openlibrary MCP Server: Install & Setup

Install Openlibrary in Claude Code

Remote URL

Claude Code

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

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

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

npm

Claude Code

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

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

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

Frequently asked questions

What does the Openlibrary MCP server do?

Search books and authors, fetch editions, browse subjects, and resolve cover images.

Is the Openlibrary 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 Openlibrary run locally or remotely?

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

How do I add Openlibrary to Claude Code?

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

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