Project Gutenberg MCP Server
Universal public domain library — search and retrieve thousands of free books via AI.
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What is the Project Gutenberg MCP Server?
The Project Gutenberg MCP Server gives AI agents like Claude, ChatGPT, and Cursor direct access to Project Gutenberg via 3 tools. Universal public domain library — search and retrieve thousands of free books via AI. Powered by the Vinkius - no API keys, no infrastructure, connect in under 2 minutes.
Built-in capabilities (3)
Tools for your AI Agents to operate Project Gutenberg
Ask your AI agent "Find the book 'Pride and Prejudice' on Project Gutenberg." and get the answer without opening a single dashboard. With 3 tools connected to real Project Gutenberg data, your agents reason over live information, cross-reference it with other MCP servers, and deliver insights you would spend hours assembling manually.
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Project Gutenberg MCP Server capabilities
3 toolsGet details for a specific Gutenberg book
Search for books by author
Search for books on Project Gutenberg
What the Project Gutenberg MCP Server unlocks
Equip your AI agent with the largest library of free public domain books through the Project Gutenberg MCP server. This integration provides access to over 60,000 eBooks, allowing your agent to search for classic literature, retrieve detailed metadata for specific titles, and explore works by your favorite authors. Whether you're conducting literary research, looking for historical texts, or simply seeking a new read, your agent acts as a dedicated digital librarian through natural conversation.
What you can do
- Book Search — Find classic books by title, keyword, or subject across a massive collection.
- Author Exploration — List all available works by a specific author registered in the database.
- Metadata Retrieval — Fetch IDs, languages, and detailed info for any book in the collection.
- Literary Auditing — Summarize multiple classic works to compare themes and historical contexts.
How it works
1. Subscribe to this server
2. No API Key required (Public Access)
3. Start searching for books from Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-compatible client
Who is this for?
- Students & Academics — access primary sources and classic literature for studies.
- Literature Lovers — discover new gems in the public domain.
- Researchers — identify historical texts and various editions of classic works.
- Digital Humanists — retrieve structured metadata for large-scale literary analysis.
Frequently asked questions about the Project Gutenberg MCP Server
Can I search for books by William Shakespeare?
Yes! Use the search_author tool with the name 'Shakespeare'. It will return a list of his famous plays and sonnets available on Project Gutenberg.
How do I find books about a specific subject like 'History'?
Use the search_books tool and include the subject in your query. Your agent will search the entire catalog for titles matching that theme.
Can I get the full text of a book directly?
The current server focuses on metadata and discovery. You can retrieve the official Project Gutenberg ID for any book, which can be used to find the full text on their website.
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