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Sourcelibrary v2 MCP server

Embassy-of-the-Free-Mind/sourcelibrary-v2/mcp-server

Search and cite rare historical texts (alchemy, Hermeticism, Renaissance philosophy) from Source Library with DOI-backed citations.

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Source code

Install Sourcelibrary v2 in Claude Code

This server doesn't publish a package to a registry, so follow the install steps in its README. Once it runs, register it with Claude Code:

Claude Code
claude mcp add sourcelibrary-v2 -- <command to start the server>

Frequently asked questions

What does the Sourcelibrary v2 MCP server do?

Search and cite rare historical texts (alchemy, Hermeticism, Renaissance philosophy) from Source Library with DOI-backed citations.

Is the Sourcelibrary v2 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 Sourcelibrary v2 run locally or remotely?

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

How do I add Sourcelibrary v2 to Claude Code?

Follow the install steps in the project's README at https://github.com/Embassy-of-the-Free-Mind/sourcelibrary-v2/tree/main/mcp-server, then register it with "claude mcp add".

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