Sefaria MCP Server: Install & Setup

Install Sefaria in Claude Code

Remote URL

Claude Code

claude mcp add --transport http pipeworx-io-sefaria https://gateway.pipeworx.io/sefaria/mcp

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

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "pipeworx-io-sefaria": {
      "url": "https://gateway.pipeworx.io/sefaria/mcp"
    }
  }
}

npm

Claude Code

claude mcp add pipeworx-io-sefaria -- npx -y @pipeworx/mcp-sefaria

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

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "pipeworx-io-sefaria": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@pipeworx/mcp-sefaria"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently asked questions

What does the Sefaria MCP server do?

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Is the Sefaria 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 Sefaria run locally or remotely?

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

How do I add Sefaria to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add --transport http pipeworx-io-sefaria https://gateway.pipeworx.io/sefaria/mcp

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