Open Library MCP Connector for Claude

Connect to the Open Library database and turn your AI into a master librarian. Access millions of records, from classic literature to modern scientific papers, using the Internet Archive's open catalog.

What you can do

• Comprehensive Book Search — Find titles using keywords, specific authors, or advanced filters like language and publication date via search_books.
• Author Deep-Dives — Retrieve biographies, metadata, and the complete bibliography of any author using get_author and get_author_works.
• Works vs. Editions — Distinguish between abstract literary works and specific physical publications with get_work and get_edition.
• Identifier Lookup — Instantly fetch book data using standard industry codes like ISBN, OCLC, LCCN, or Open Library IDs via get_books_by_bibkeys.
• Curated Lists & Subjects — Explore public book lists created by the community or browse by specific subject categories using search_lists and get_subject.

How it works

1. Subscribe to this server
2. Provide an optional User Agent string to identify your requests
3. Start exploring the global library from Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-compatible client

Who is this for?

• Researchers & Students — quickly compile bibliographies and verify publication details without leaving your research environment.
• Developers — integrate rich book metadata into applications or workflows using standard identifiers.
• Bibliophiles — discover new reads and explore the history of specific literary works through their various editions.