mcp-open-library
Provides tools for accessing and querying open book metadata from the Internet Archive's Open Library.
Click on "Install Server".
Wait a few minutes for the server to deploy. Once ready, it will show a "Started" state.
In the chat, type
@followed by the MCP server name and your instructions, e.g., "@mcp-open-libraryfind books by Jane Austen"
That's it! The server will respond to your query, and you can continue using it as needed.
Here is a step-by-step guide with screenshots.
mcp-open-library
Open Library MCP — Internet Archive's open book metadata
Part of Pipeworx — an MCP gateway connecting AI agents to 673+ live data sources.
Tools
Tool | Description |
Related MCP server: mcp-opentargets
Quick Start
Add to your MCP client (Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf, etc.):
{
"mcpServers": {
"open-library": {
"url": "https://gateway.pipeworx.io/open-library/mcp"
}
}
}Or connect to the full Pipeworx gateway for access to all 673+ data sources:
{
"mcpServers": {
"pipeworx": {
"url": "https://gateway.pipeworx.io/mcp"
}
}
}Using with ask_pipeworx
Instead of calling tools directly, you can ask questions in plain English:
ask_pipeworx({ question: "your question about Open Library data" })The gateway picks the right tool and fills the arguments automatically.
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License
MIT
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Related MCP Connectors
Search books and authors across Open Library, the Internet Archive open catalog.
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Books MCP — wraps Open Library API (free, no auth)
Gutendex MCP — wraps Gutendex API for Project Gutenberg books (free, no auth)
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