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Open Library

Open Library MCP Connector for Claude

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Universal open book database — search millions of books, authors, and editions via AI.

3 tools Official Updated Jun 28, 2026 Official Vinkius Partner
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Equip your AI agent with access to one of the world's largest open book databases through the Open Library MCP server. This integration provides real-time access to millions of book records, author biographies, and edition details. Your agent can search for books by title or keyword, retrieve detailed metadata using ISBNs, and explore the complete works of any author. Whether you're a student, researcher, or avid reader, your agent acts as a dedicated digital librarian through natural conversation.

What you can do

  • Comprehensive Search — Find books by title, author, or general keywords across millions of records.
  • ISBN Lookup — Retrieve precise metadata for specific editions using ISBN-10 or ISBN-13.
  • Author Bibliography — List all works and editions associated with a specific author key.
  • Metadata Extraction — Access publication dates, subjects, and classification data for various titles.
  • Bibliographic Auditing — Summarize multiple editions or author portfolios for research and cataloging.

How it works

  1. Subscribe to this server
  2. No API Key required (Public Access)
  3. Start querying global book data from Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-compatible client

Who is this for?

  • Bibliophiles & Readers — track down specific editions and explore author collections.
  • Students & Researchers — quickly verify publication details and find related works.
  • Developers — integrate structured book data into educational or library applications.
  • Book Collectors — use ISBN lookups to manage and identify physical or digital collections.
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3 tools expose this connector's capabilities to your AI agent.

get_author_works

Get all works by an author

get_book_by_isbn

Get book details by ISBN

search_books

Search for books by title or keyword

See how to talk to your AI agent using Open Library.

Search for books by J.R.R. Tolkien on Open Library.

Searching for Tolkien... I've found his major works including 'The Hobbit' and 'The Lord of the Rings' trilogy. I can provide the author key or list all specific editions for you.

Get details for the book with ISBN '9780141182704'.

Retrieving book data... This ISBN corresponds to 'The Great Gatsby' (Modern Classics edition) published by Penguin. I have information on its page count, subjects, and available formats.

Find the author ID for 'Gabriel García Márquez'.

Searching for the author... Gabriel García Márquez has the unique key 'OL23714A' in the Open Library database. I can now list all his works, such as 'One Hundred Years of Solitude'.

Yes! Use the `search_books` tool with the title 'The Great Gatsby'. The results will include various editions with their respective ISBNs and publication years.

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