How to Use the Kavita (eBook/Manga) MCP in Claude Code

Q: How do I add Kavita (eBook/Manga) to Claude Code?

Run claude mcp add --transport http kavita-ebookmanga-mcp -- . Make sure all your flags come before the server name.

Manage your Kavita MCP Server from the terminal. Claude Code handles library scans and API authentication without a GUI.

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Setup Kavita (eBook/Manga) with Claude Code

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Trigger global metadata rebuilds

The `scan_all_libraries` tool initiates a complete sweep of your eBook and manga directories. You pipe a command through your terminal, and the server starts indexing every file it can find. This MCP setup is built for headless automation. When your nightly rsync job finishes downloading new files, your script can tell the agent to fire this global update immediately.

Isolate specific folder scans

The `scan_library` tool hits a single collection by its ID. Global scans waste disk I/O. This targeted approach keeps your CPU usage low. You pass the exact ID via the CLI. The agent hits the endpoint, updates just that folder, and exits. It keeps your read speeds fast for users currently streaming content.

Automate MCP Server authentication

The `authenticate` tool handles the initial login handshake to get your JWT token. You don't mess around with Postman to test your API. The agent grabs the token directly. Long-running scripts need valid sessions. The `check_authkey_expires` tool verifies your token status before executing a heavy scan. If it's dead, the agent re-authenticates on the fly.

Setup guide

Set up Kavita (eBook/Manga) 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 kavita-ebookmanga-mcp with a green status indicator.
3

Start using tools

Ask Claude Code something like "Check my latest Kavita (eBook/Manga) transactions." It will automatically discover and invoke the available Kavita (eBook/Manga) tools.

Terminal

claude mcp add --transport http kavita-ebookmanga-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 Kavita (eBook/Manga) 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": {
    "kavita-ebookmanga-mcp": {
      "type": "url",
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about Kavita (eBook/Manga) MCP in Claude Code

Run `claude mcp add --transport http kavita-ebookmanga-mcp -- `. Make sure all your flags come before the server name.

Yes. You can trigger the agent in a headless GitHub Action. It authenticates, fires the targeted scan, and exits cleanly.

You either provide them in your prompt, or the agent reads them from your local configuration files.

It might. Massive libraries take time to index. We recommend sticking to targeted library scans during peak reading hours.

The tool processes your Kavita username, password, and JWT session token. These remain isolated within your local terminal environment. The CLI does not transmit your API keys to external logging services.

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