Alexandria MCP Server: Install & Setup

Install Alexandria in Claude Code

Claude Code

claude mcp add the-40-thieves-alexandria -- npx -y @the-40-thieves/alexandria-mcp

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

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "the-40-thieves-alexandria": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@the-40-thieves/alexandria-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently asked questions

What does the Alexandria MCP server do?

Search, read, and cite across 152 libraries: 11 tools, 3 prompts, and a full-text resource.

Is the Alexandria 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 Alexandria run locally or remotely?

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

How do I add Alexandria to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add the-40-thieves-alexandria -- npx -y @the-40-thieves/alexandria-mcp

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