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Create your Vinkius account to connect Gutendex to Claude Code and start using all 3 AI tools in minutes. Fully managed, enterprise secure, and ready to use without writing a single line of code. No hosting, no server setup — just connect and start using.

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What is the Gutendex MCP Server?

Connect to Gutendex and explore the world's largest collection of free public domain ebooks through natural conversation — no API key needed.

What you can do

Book Search — Search 70,000+ ebooks by title, author, subject or language
Book Details — Get complete info including authors, subjects, download formats (HTML, EPUB, Kindle, PDF) and download counts
Language Filter — Filter books by language (English, Portuguese, French, Spanish, German, etc.)
Author Filter — Filter by author birth/death year ranges
Copyright Filter — Filter by public domain or in-copyright status
Format Filter — Filter by available formats (PDF, EPUB, HTML, plain text, audiobook)
Direct Access — Look up books directly by Gutenberg URL or ID

How it works

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No API key needed — start searching immediately
Discover free ebooks from Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-compatible client

No API key required — completely free, no registration.

Who is this for?

Readers — discover free classics like Pride and Prejudice, Frankenstein, Moby Dick and thousands more
Students — find public domain books for research with language and subject filters
Researchers — explore book metadata, download statistics and subject classifications
Book Clubs — search by topic, author or language to find reading recommendations

Built-in capabilities (3)

get_book

Returns the title, authors (with birth/death years), subjects, bookshelves, languages, summary, download counts and all available formats/URLs (HTML, EPUB, Kindle, PDF, plain text). Common IDs: 1342 (Pride and Prejudice), 84 (Frankenstein), 4300 (Ulysses), 2701 (Moby Dick), 1727 (Romeo and Juliet). Get detailed info for a specific Gutenberg book

get_books_by_url

org URL and returns the book details. Accepts URLs like "https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/1342" or "https://www.gutenberg.org/files/1342/". Get book info from a Gutenberg URL

list_books

Supports powerful filters: search by title/author, topic/subject, language (ISO 2-letter codes like "en", "fr", "pt"), copyright status, MIME type (e.g. "application/pdf" for PDFs), author birth/death year ranges, and specific Gutenberg IDs. Results sorted by popularity (download count) by default. Returns book titles, authors, subjects, languages, download URLs and download counts. Supports pagination. Search Project Gutenberg ebooks via Gutendex

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Why Claude Code?

Claude Code registers Gutendex as an MCP server in a single terminal command. Once connected, Claude Code discovers all 3 tools at runtime and can call them headlessly. ideal for CI/CD pipelines, cron jobs, and automated workflows where Gutendex data drives decisions without human intervention.

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Single-command setup: claude mcp add registers the server instantly. no config files to edit or applications to restart
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Terminal-native workflow means MCP tools integrate seamlessly into shell scripts, CI/CD pipelines, and automated DevOps tasks
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Claude Code runs headlessly, enabling unattended batch processing using Gutendex tools in cron jobs or deployment scripts
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Built by the same team that created the MCP protocol, ensuring first-class compatibility and the fastest adoption of new protocol features

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Gutendex in Claude Code

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Why run Gutendex with Vinkius?

The Gutendex connection runs on our fully managed, secure cloud infrastructure. We handle the hosting, maintenance, and security so you don't have to deal with servers or code. All 3 tools are ready to work instantly without any complex setup.

You stay in complete control of your data. Your AI only accesses the information you approve, keeping your sensitive passwords and private details completely safe. Plus, with automatic optimizations, your AI works faster and more efficiently.

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Plug & PlayNo coding needed

SecurePrivacy protected

PrivateYour data is safe

Cost ControlBudget limits

Control1-click disconnect

Auto-UpdatesMaintenance free

High SpeedOptimized for AI

Reliable99.9% uptime

Your credentials and connection tokens are fully encrypted

* Every connection is hosted and maintained by Vinkius. We handle the security, updates, and infrastructure so you don't have to write code or manage servers. See our infrastructure

01 / Catalog

Over 4,000 integrations ready for AI agents

Explore a vast library of pre-built integrations, optimized and ready to deploy.

02 / Credentials

Connect securely in under 30 seconds

Generate tokens to authenticate and link external services in a single step.

03 / Guardian

Complete visibility into every agent action

Audit live requests, latency, success rates, and active security compliance policies.

04 / FinOps

Optimize spending and track token ROI

Analyze real-time token consumption and cost metrics detailed by connection.

Over 4,000 integrations ready for AI agents

Complete visibility into every agent action

Explore our live AI Agents Analytics dashboard to see it all working

This dashboard is included when you connect Gutendex using Vinkius. You will never be left in the dark about what your AI agents are doing with your tools.

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Why Vinkius

Gutendex and 4,000+ other AI tools. No hosting, no code, ready to use.

Professionals who connect Gutendex to Claude Code through Vinkius don't need to write code, manage servers, or worry about security. Everything is pre-configured, secure, and runs automatically in the background.

4,000+MCP Integrations

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Ready-to-use MCPs	Find and configure each manually	4,000+ MCPs ready to use
Connection Setup	Manual coding & server setup	1-click instant connection
Server Hosting	You host it yourself (needs 24/7 uptime)	100% hosted & managed by Vinkius
Security & Privacy	Stored in plaintext config files	Bank-grade encrypted vault
Activity Visibility	Blind execution (no logs or tracking)	Live dashboard with real-time logs
Cost Control	Runaway AI token spend risk	Automatic budget limits
Revoking Access	Must delete files or code to stop	1-click disconnect button

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The Vinkius Advantage

How Vinkius secures
Gutendex for Claude Code

Every request between Claude Code and Gutendex is protected by our secure gateway. We automatically keep your sensitive data private, prevent unauthorized access, and let you disconnect instantly at any time.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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.

How do I add an MCP server to Claude Code?

Run claude mcp add <name> --transport http "<url>" in your terminal. Claude Code registers the server and discovers all tools immediately.

Can Claude Code run MCP tools in headless mode?

Yes. Claude Code supports non-interactive execution, making it ideal for scripts, cron jobs, and CI/CD pipelines that need MCP tool access.

How do I list all connected MCP servers?

Run claude mcp in your terminal to see all registered servers and their status, or type /mcp inside an active Claude Code session.

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