Readwise MCP Server for Claude Code 6 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Claude Code is Anthropic's agentic CLI for terminal-first development. Add Readwise as an MCP server in one command and Claude Code will discover every tool at runtime — ideal for automation pipelines, CI/CD integration, and headless workflows via the Vinkius.
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claude mcp add readwise --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
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About Readwise MCP Server
Connect your Readwise account directly to your AI agent. Enabling this integration turns your AI into an expert research assistant, capable of instantly scanning your entire timeline of book highlights, article snippets, tweet saves, and personal tags directly from your unified Readwise and Readwise Reader library.
Claude Code registers Readwise as an MCP server in a single terminal command. Once connected, Claude Code discovers all 6 tools at runtime and can call them headlessly — ideal for CI/CD pipelines, cron jobs, and automated workflows where Readwise data drives decisions without human intervention.
What you can do
- Highlight Retrieval — Perform searches or bulk retrievals of every snippet, quote, or highlight you've ever saved from your Kindle, Apple Books, and web browsers.
- Library Browsing — Ask your AI to list all the books, articles, and sources currently populated in your Readwise database.
- Readwise Reader Documents — Full access to list and extract content directly from articles and feeds saved into your Readwise Reader app.
- Tag Management Analysis — Retrieve the categorizations and tags you use to organize your knowledge base system.
The Readwise MCP Server exposes 6 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Claude Code in under two minutes — no API keys to rotate, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.
How to Connect Readwise to Claude Code via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Readwise MCP Server with Claude Code.
Install Claude Code
Run npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code if not already installed
Add the MCP Server
Run the command above in your terminal
Verify the connection
Run claude mcp to list connected servers, or type /mcp inside a session
Start using Readwise
Ask Claude: "Using Readwise, show me..." — 6 tools are ready
Why Use Claude Code with the Readwise MCP Server
Claude Code provides unique advantages when paired with Readwise through the Model Context Protocol.
Single-command setup: `claude mcp add` registers the server instantly — no config files to edit or applications to restart
Terminal-native workflow means MCP tools integrate seamlessly into shell scripts, CI/CD pipelines, and automated DevOps tasks
Claude Code runs headlessly, enabling unattended batch processing using Readwise tools in cron jobs or deployment scripts
Built by the same team that created the MCP protocol, ensuring first-class compatibility and the fastest adoption of new protocol features
Readwise + Claude Code Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Claude Code combined with the Readwise MCP Server delivers measurable value.
CI/CD integration: embed Readwise tool calls in your deployment pipeline to validate configurations or fetch secrets before shipping
Headless batch processing: schedule Claude Code to query Readwise nightly and generate reports without human intervention
Shell scripting: pipe Readwise outputs into other CLI tools for data transformation, filtering, and aggregation
Infrastructure monitoring: run Claude Code in a cron job to query Readwise status endpoints and alert on anomalies
Readwise MCP Tools for Claude Code (6)
These 6 tools become available when you connect Readwise to Claude Code via MCP:
check_auth_status
Verifies the validity of the Readwise access token
get_reader_document
Retrieves details for a specific Reader document
list_books
Lists all books and sources in Readwise
list_highlights
Lists all highlights from the user's Readwise account
list_reader_documents
Lists documents in the Readwise Reader
list_tags
Lists all tags used in Readwise
Example Prompts for Readwise in Claude Code
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Claude Code agent to start working with Readwise immediately.
"List the most recent 5 books I highlighted on Readwise."
"Show me the text of the recent document I saved to Reader with the ID 1234."
"Search my highlights for any mentions of 'productivity'."
Troubleshooting Readwise MCP Server with Claude Code
Common issues when connecting Readwise to Claude Code through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Command not found: claude
npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-codeConnection timeout
Readwise + Claude Code FAQ
Common questions about integrating Readwise MCP Server with Claude Code.
How do I add an MCP server to Claude Code?
claude mcp add --transport http "" in your terminal. Claude Code registers the server and discovers all tools immediately.Can Claude Code run MCP tools in headless mode?
How do I list all connected MCP servers?
claude mcp in your terminal to see all registered servers and their status, or type /mcp inside an active Claude Code session.Connect Readwise with your favorite client
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Connect Readwise to Claude Code
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 6 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.