# Gutendex MCP for AI Agents AI Agent Connect

> Gutendex. Search and discover 70,000+ free public domain ebooks from Project Gutenberg. This Connector lets your AI client find classics like Moby Dick or Frankenstein instantly without requiring any API keys.

## Overview
- **Category:** knowledge-management
- **Price:** Free
- **Endpoint:** https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_NrmzvVwCxCf3cSksHm2Ij3sr7SVJklfvqtXiBvEv/ai-agent-connect
- **Tags:** ebooks, public-domain, literary-archive, open-data, digital-library, book-metadata

## Description

You can find almost any classic book in the world's largest public domain collection without jumping through hoops. Instead of hunting through messy search results or manually checking if a book is actually free to use, you just ask your agent to find it. It pulls everything you need, including author details, subjects, and download links for PDF or EPUB formats. Because it doesn't require an API key, you can get started immediately. It's a great way to pull source material for research or just find your next weekend read. You can find this in the Vinkius marketplace, where it sits alongside thousands of other tools to help you manage your knowledge and research more efficiently. You can filter by language, author birth years, and copyright status to narrow down the 70,000+ titles to exactly what you need.

## Tools

### list_books
Search through the entire catalog using filters like language, subject, or author years. It handles pagination so you can browse large results.

### get_book
Get the full details, summary, and download links for a specific book. It works great for checking if a classic is available in Kindle or EPUB.

### get_books_by_url
Fetch all the metadata for a book using its direct Project Gutenberg URL. It is the fastest way to get info when you already have a link.

## Prompt Examples

**Prompt:** 
```
Find some 19th-century French literature.
```

**Response:** 
```
I found several 19th-century French works in the public domain. Here are some popular options:

| Title | Author | Subject | Download Count |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **Les Misérables** | Victor Hugo | Historical Fiction | 100,000+ |
| **The Count of Monte Cristo** | Alexandre Dumas | Adventure | 85,000+ |

Would you like the download links for any of these?
```

**Prompt:** 
```
Give me the details for Moby Dick.
```

**Response:** 
```
### **Moby Dick**
*   **Author:** Herman Melville (1819-1891)
*   **Subjects:** Adventure, whaling, sea voyage
*   **Summary:** A famous tale of a captain's obsession with a white whale.
*   **Popularity:** 50,000+ downloads
*   **Available Formats:** HTML, EPUB, Kindle, plain text

[Download EPUB](https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/1342)
[Download Kindle](https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/1342)
```

**Prompt:** 
```
Find science fiction books in Portuguese.
```

**Response:** 
```
I found over 200 science fiction titles in Portuguese. Here are the top results based on popularity:

*   **Work A** by [Author Name] - *Summary: A space exploration tale.*
*   **Work B** by [Author Name] - *Summary: A dystopian future in Brazil.*

I can provide more results or specific download links for any of these.
```

## Capabilities

### Search the entire ebook catalog
Find books by title, author, subject, or language with powerful filtering.

### Get full book metadata
Retrieve summaries, author bios, and download counts for specific titles.

### Filter by author lifespan
Narrow your search to authors who lived during specific historical eras.

### Check for specific file formats
Identify which books are available as PDF, EPUB, Kindle, or HTML.

### Look up books by URL
Get complete details for a book using its direct Project Gutenberg link.

### Verify public domain status
Filter results to ensure the books are free for public use.

## Use Cases

### Researching 19th-century literature
A student asks the agent to find French novels from the 1800s. The agent uses list_books to find relevant titles and summaries.

### Finding specific classics
A reader wants the EPUB link for Moby Dick. The agent uses get_book to provide the summary and the direct download link.

### Content sourcing
A writer looks for public domain stories about monsters. The agent searches by subject and returns a list of available titles.

### Language learning
A learner wants to find short stories in Portuguese. The agent filters the catalog by language and returns popular results.

## Benefits

- No API keys needed means you can start using the Gutendex MCP immediately without any registration or setup.
- Find specific formats like PDF or EPUB using list_books to ensure the file works on your specific device.
- Filter by author birth and death years to find historical figures who fit your specific research needs.
- Get instant summaries and download counts via get_book to see what is actually worth reading before you click.
- Access books in multiple languages like French or Spanish using the language filters in list_books.
- Quickly verify public domain status using the copyright filters to ensure your use of a text is legal.

## How It Works

The bottom line is you get instant access to 70,000+ free ebooks without managing any API keys.

1. Subscribe to the Gutendex MCP and connect it to your AI client.
2. Ask your agent to search for a book, an author, or a specific genre.
3. Get a list of results with summaries, download counts, and direct links.

## Frequently Asked Questions

**Does Gutendex MCP require an API key?**
No, it does not. You can start using it immediately without any registration or keys.

**What kind of books can I find with Gutendex MCP?**
You can access over 70,000 free public domain ebooks from the Project Gutenberg archive.

**Can I find books in different languages?**
Yes, the tool supports searching in languages like English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, and more.

**Does Gutendex MCP help with copyright checks?**
Yes, it allows you to filter by public domain status to ensure the works are free to use.

**Can I get specific file types like PDF?**
Yes, you can filter your search results to show only specific formats like PDF, EPUB, or Kindle.

**How do I find a book if I only have the URL?**
You can provide the direct Gutenberg URL to your agent, and it will pull all the metadata and details for that specific book.

**Do I need an API key?**
No! Gutendex is completely free and requires no authentication. Just subscribe and start searching. There's no sign-up or registration needed.

**What books are available?**
Gutendex indexes 70,000+ ebooks from Project Gutenberg, the world's oldest digital library. This includes classics like Pride and Prejudice, Frankenstein, Moby Dick, Romeo and Juliet, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and thousands of other public domain works in many languages.

**Can I filter by language?**
Yes! Use the languages parameter with ISO 2-letter codes: "en" for English, "pt" for Portuguese, "fr" for French, "es" for Spanish, "de" for German, etc. You can also combine multiple languages: "en,fr" for English and French books.

**Can I download the books?**
Yes! Each book includes download URLs in multiple formats: HTML, EPUB, Kindle (MOBI), plain text, PDF and sometimes audio. The download links go directly to Project Gutenberg's servers. All books are in the public domain in the United States.