Book Search (Open Library)

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Search books and authors across Open Library, the Internet Archive open catalog.

Install

Add this to your client's MCP configuration (Claude Desktop: claude_desktop_config.json; Cursor: .cursor/mcp.json; VS Code and others use the same "mcpServers" shape).

Remote (streamable-http)
Claude Code
claude mcp add --transport http book-search-open-library 'https://invokera.com/r/book-search'
JSON configuration (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code)
{
    "mcpServers": {
        "book-search-open-library": {
            "type": "http",
            "url": "https://invokera.com/r/book-search"
        }
    }
}

Frequently asked questions

What is Book Search (Open Library)?

Search books and authors across Open Library, the Internet Archive open catalog.

How do I install Book Search (Open Library)?

It runs as a remote server. In Claude Code: claude mcp add --transport http book-search-open-library 'https://invokera.com/r/book-search'. For other clients, paste the JSON configuration from this page into their MCP settings.

Does Book Search (Open Library) need an API key?

Its registry entry lists no required key or secret. Some features may still need an account with the service it connects to.

Who maintains Book Search (Open Library)?

It is published by com.invokera. AI.tn lists it but does not maintain or endorse it.

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