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Quotewise

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Semantic quote search with 600K quotes. Find quotes by meaning, verify attributions.

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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 quotewise 'https://mcp.quotewise.io/' --header 'Authorization: <Optional API key for higher rate limits. Format: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY. Anonymous access provides 100 requests/hour.>'
JSON configuration (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code) 
{
    "mcpServers": {
        "quotewise": {
            "type": "http",
            "url": "https://mcp.quotewise.io/",
            "headers": {
                "Authorization": "<Optional API key for higher rate limits. Format: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY. Anonymous access provides 100 requests/hour.>"
            }
        }
    }
}

Documentation

From the project's README on GitHub, refreshed weekly. Links open on GitHub.

Contents
  1. Quotewise MCP Server
  2. Quick Setup
  3. Setup by Client
  4. Authentication
  5. Tools Available
  6. Filters
  7. Example Prompts
  8. Source Transparency
  9. Troubleshooting
  10. Links
  11. Support
  12. License

Quotewise MCP Server

Semantic quote search for AI assistants. Find quotes by meaning, verify attributions, with source transparency via QuoteSightings.

Quick Setup

Run the setup helper to get config for your client:

npx @quotewise/mcp setup
npx @quotewise/mcp setup claude-desktop
npx @quotewise/mcp setup gemini

Or follow the client-specific instructions below.

Setup by Client

Claude Code
claude mcp add --transport http quotewise https://mcp.quotewise.io/

Verify with claude mcp list or /mcp inside a session.

Claude Desktop

Add via Settings > Connectors in the app UI, or add to your config file using the mcp-remote bridge:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "quotewise": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "mcp-remote", "https://mcp.quotewise.io/"]
    }
  }
}
OSConfig Path
macOS~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json
Windows%APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json
Linux~/.config/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json

Note: Claude Desktop does not support remote HTTP servers directly in the config file. The mcp-remote bridge runs a local stdio process that proxies to the remote server. Requires Node.js.

ChatGPT
  1. Open ChatGPT Desktop > Settings > Connectors > Advanced > enable Developer Mode
  2. Click Create and enter https://mcp.quotewise.io/ as the MCP server URL
  3. In each new chat: click + > More > Developer Mode to activate

Available to Pro, Plus, Business, Enterprise, and Education accounts.

Codex CLI

Add to ~/.codex/config.toml:

[mcp_servers.quotewise]
url = "https://mcp.quotewise.io/"
Gemini CLI
gemini mcp add --transport http quotewise https://mcp.quotewise.io/

Or add to ~/.gemini/settings.json:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "quotewise": {
      "httpUrl": "https://mcp.quotewise.io/"
    }
  }
}
Other MCP Clients

Most MCP clients use the standard mcpServers format:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "quotewise": {
      "url": "https://mcp.quotewise.io/"
    }
  }
}

Authentication

Anonymous access works immediately — 20 requests/day, no signup needed.

For higher limits, create a free account and then generate an API key from your developer dashboard. The MCP server uses OAuth device flow — you'll be prompted on first use.

See quotewise.io/plans for current rate limits and pricing.

Tools Available

18 tools for quote discovery, attribution lookup, and collection management:

Discovery
  • quotes_about — Semantic search by concept ("courage during setbacks")
  • quotes_by — Find quotes by a specific person
  • quotes_from — Find quotes from a specific source/book
  • quotes_like — Find similar quotes via vector similarity
  • quotes_containing — Exact phrase search
  • who_said — Attribution lookup (catches misattributions!)
  • quote — Get full details for a single quote (by short code)
  • quote_random — Discover random quotes
Exploration
  • originators — Search/browse authors and speakers
  • originators_like — Find similar authors
  • sources — Search/browse books, speeches, works
  • quote_relations — Find related quotes (similar themes, same author, etc.)
  • search_proverbs — Search proverb database for wise sayings
Collections (requires auth)
  • collection — Create, list, update, delete collections
  • collection_quotes — Add/remove quotes from collections
Utilities
  • ping — Health check (test connectivity)
  • auth_status — Check authentication status and rate limits
  • flag_content — Flag inappropriate or misattributed quotes
  • propose_edit — Suggest corrections to quote text or attribution

Filters

All search tools support powerful filters:

FilterValues
lengthbrief, short, medium, long, passage
max_chars280 (Twitter), 500 (Threads), etc.
structureprose, verse, one-liner
language"en", "es", "French", etc.
genderfemale, male, non-binary
reading_levelelementary, middle_school, high_school, college
content_ratingG, PG, PG-13, R

Example Prompts

  • "Find me a short quote about persistence for a tweet"
  • "What did Einstein actually say about imagination?"
  • "Quotes by women about resilience"
  • "Who said 'be the change you wish to see'?"
  • "Find quotes similar to 'the journey of a thousand miles'"

Source Transparency

Every quote includes QuoteSightings — citations showing where we found it. See sources before you share.

Troubleshooting

Connection refused or timeout: Verify you can reach https://mcp.quotewise.io/ from your network. Corporate firewalls may block the connection.

"Rate limit exceeded": Anonymous access allows 20 requests/day. Sign up at quotewise.io for higher limits.

"Invalid authentication token": API tokens use the qw_ prefix. Regenerate your key at quotewise.io/developers/dashboard.

Claude Desktop not connecting: Claude Desktop requires the mcp-remote bridge for remote servers. See the Claude Desktop setup section above.

Tools not appearing: After adding the server config, restart your MCP client. Use the ping tool to verify connectivity.

Support

License

MIT © Quotosaurus LLC

Frequently asked questions

What is Quotewise?

Semantic quote search with 600K quotes. Find quotes by meaning, verify attributions.

How do I install Quotewise?

It runs as a remote server. In Claude Code: claude mcp add --transport http quotewise 'https://mcp.quotewise.io/' --header 'Authorization: <Optional API key for higher rate limits. Format: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY. Anonymous access provides 100 requests/hour.>'. For other clients, paste the JSON configuration from this page into their MCP settings.

Does Quotewise need an API key?

Yes. It expects Authorization, which you set in its configuration.

Is Quotewise open source?

Yes. Its code is on GitHub under the MIT license.

Who maintains Quotewise?

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

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