Can I look up a book if I only have its ISBN?

Yes! Use the `get_books_by_bibkeys` tool and provide the ISBN (e.g., 'ISBN:0451526538'). The agent will return the book metadata associated with that specific identifier.

How do I see all the different versions or publications of a specific book?

You can use the `get_work_editions` tool with a Work ID (like 'OL27258W'). This will list the various physical editions and formats linked to that core literary work.

Can I search for authors by their name instead of an ID?

Absolutely. Use the `search_authors` tool with a name query. Once you find the correct author, you can use their ID with `get_author` or `get_author_works` for more details.

Open Library MCP Connector for Claude

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Access the world's largest open book catalog — search books, authors, and works, and explore user-created lists directly from any AI agent.

17 tools Official Updated Jun 28, 2026 Official Vinkius Partner

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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

Subscribe to this server
Provide an optional User Agent string to identify your requests
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.

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Connect to Claude

Subscribe on Vinkius, then add this connector to Claude.ai or Claude Code.

① Claude.ai (web app)

Go to Settings → Connectors → Add custom connector
Paste the MCP endpoint URL below

https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_CpNyeMTclbFlxAYaQb2QzkWvrAooSrGDagCobypT/mcp

② Claude Code (terminal)

claude mcp add --transport http open-library-extended https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_CpNyeMTclbFlxAYaQb2QzkWvrAooSrGDagCobypT/mcp

③ Claude Desktop

Add to claude_desktop_config.json:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "open-library-extended": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_CpNyeMTclbFlxAYaQb2QzkWvrAooSrGDagCobypT/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Tools: 17
Grade: A+
Score: 98.33/100
Updated: Jun 28, 2026

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