How to Use the Calibre-Web MCP in Claude Code

Manage your Calibre-Web library from the terminal with Claude Code, enabling headless catalog browsing and automated Kobo syncs.

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Headless browsing with Claude Code

The `get_opds_catalog` tool lets you pipe library data into your shell scripts. Claude Code reads the feed and returns the text output directly to your terminal. This is perfect for build logs or automated reporting. You get clean data without any GUI overhead.

Targeted shelf queries in Claude Code

Use `get_opds_shelf` to filter your library by category. Claude Code handles the argument parsing and returns the shelf details to your console. You integrate these results into your existing CLI pipelines. It makes library management a simple terminal command.

Scripted Kobo syncs via Claude Code

Trigger `sync_kobo_library` as part of a cron job or shell script. Claude Code executes the sync command and logs the status to your terminal window. It handles the authentication tokens provided in your config. Your device stays updated without manual intervention.

Setup guide

Set up Calibre-Web MCP in Claude Code

Prerequisites

Claude Code CLI installed (npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Run the add command

Open your terminal and run the command shown on the right. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com. Use --scope user to make it available across all projects.
2

Verify the connection

Start a Claude Code session and type /mcp to list connected servers. You should see calibre-web-mcp with a green status indicator.
3

Start using tools

Ask Claude Code something like "Check my latest Calibre-Web transactions." It will automatically discover and invoke the available Calibre-Web tools.

Terminal

claude mcp add --transport http calibre-web-mcp https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

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Prerequisites

Claude Code CLI installed
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open the config file

Create or edit .mcp.json in your project root for project-level scope, or ~/.claude.json for user-level scope.
2

Add the Calibre-Web MCP

Paste the JSON snippet shown on the right into the mcpServers object. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Restart Claude Code

Start a new Claude Code session. Type /mcp to confirm the server is connected. The tools will be automatically available in your conversation.

.mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "calibre-web-mcp": {
      "type": "url",
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about Calibre-Web MCP in Claude Code

Use the add command with your server URL. Claude Code then maps the tools to your terminal environment.

Yes, you can include these tools in shell scripts. Claude Code runs the logic whenever your script triggers the tool.

The server uses standard HTTP transport. It stays connected as long as your terminal session is active.

All traffic is constrained to your local network or authorized endpoints. No external party can intercept your library metadata.

It processes OPDS catalog structures and Kobo sync tokens. Your private reader settings are protected by the server's local authentication.

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