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Connect Goodreads to ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini

Set it up once and it works in ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, and any other client you love. It all runs safely in the background, so you can relax and focus on what really matters. Turn your AI agent into a professional literary researcher.

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Works with modern AI clients that support MCP, including ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, and more.

ChatGPTClaudeCursorPerplexityGeminiMicrosoft CopilotRaycastMeta AI

Your AI does the work. We keep it safe and sound.

No other AI tool gives you this. Your workflow runs in the client you already love, your account stays protected, and you decide what the agent can and cannot do. It is the whole reason to make the switch.

Each Connector lives inside our infrastructure, the same place where your workflow runs. The three things below are already part of it, working quietly in the background so you never have to think about them. Nothing to add, nothing to set up, nothing to worry about.

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V8 Isolate01

Each Connector runs inside its own sealed environment.

Each Connector runs inside its own sealed V8 runtime — no access to your files, your system, or other servers. A Connector never sees past its own request.

Kill Switch02

One switch stops every agent. Instantly.

One action deactivates every Connector, revokes every token, and ends every session at once. AI Governance keeps the record.

FinOps per User03

Spending limits that pause instead of surprise.

Every user keeps their own connections and credentials, isolated from everyone else. Anything that would cross your spending limit is held for your approval, not billed.

Three controls, built into the layer your AI connects through.

Curated set · 8 capabilities

We ship only the actions that matter.

Capability set01 / 02

01-04

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 8 available through Goodreads.

  1. 01

    Get user reviews

    This capability pulls specific reviews written by a user. Use it to see what a particular reader thinks about various books.

  2. 02

    Get user shelves list

    This capability retrieves the list of bookshelves a user has created. It helps your agent see how a reader categorizes their library.

  3. 03

    Search books

    This capability searches the Goodreads database for specific titles. It is the primary way to find book metadata.

  4. 04

    Get author profile

    This capability fetches detailed biographical information about an author. Use it to research a writer's background.

Capability set02 / 02

05-08

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 8 available through Goodreads.

  1. 05

    Get book info

    This capability retrieves specific metadata for a single book. It provides the core details you need for any title.

  2. 06

    Get series metadata

    This capability pulls information regarding book series. It is useful for finding the correct reading order for a saga.

  3. 07

    Get user public profile

    This capability accesses public profile data for a Goodreads user. Use it to understand a reader's public presence.

  4. 08

    List author books

    This capability generates a list of all books written by a specific author. It is perfect for exploring an author's full body of work.

Real work

What teams actually run

01

Literary Research

An agent gathers a complete bibliography for a specific author in seconds.

02

Trend Spotting

A creator audits community ratings to see which genres or authors are gaining traction.

03

Reading Order Planning

A reader uses the agent to find the correct sequence for a long book series.

04

Review Auditing

A researcher checks user reviews to gauge the general sentiment of a new release.

Automate a task

Put Goodreads to work on one thing.

Step-by-step automations your AI runs through this Connector: the workflow, the prompts to start with, and the exact capabilities behind each move.

One connector, every AI

Goodreads works with the most popular AI clients.

These are the most popular clients, each with a step-by-step guide: one link, set up once, with governance and visibility built in. And because everything runs on the MCP standard, the same connection also works in any other compatible client — nothing to rebuild.

ClaudeClaudeChatGPTChatGPTGeminiGeminiPerplexityPerplexityGrokGrokMicrosoft CopilotMicrosoft CopilotCursorCursorVS CodeVS CodeWindsurfWindsurfJetBrainsJetBrainsClineClineLangChainLangChainVercel AI SDKVercel AI SDKLovableLovableZ.aiZ.aiRaycastRaycastQwen CodeQwen CodeKimi CodeKimi CodeLe ChatLe Chat

Building your own app? The connector is yours to use.

You don't need a client to put Goodreads to work: the same hosted connection plugs into your own applications and agent code, with the same governance on every request. Build with it, chat with it — one connection for both.

Observed, not estimated

972ms average. Fast in production.

Goodreads is checked daily against the live service.

Daily averagePeak 1380ms
Oct 3Today
Fastest day
762ms
Slowest day
1380ms
14-day trend
Slowing+26%

Connect your client

One URL. Every client.

Activate the Connector, copy your link, and paste it into the client you already use. 8 capabilities arrive ready to run.

Preview access · not provider authentication

The vk_preview_* token belongs to Vinkius preview infrastructure. It lets Claude discover and display the capabilities of Goodreads, so you can see the experience inside your AI.

It does not authenticate your account with Goodreads. Actions requiring credentials or live account data may not run until you activate the Connector and authorize the service.

Goodreads Connector

You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_3jFIsLCFB4Z21wtQnCoaciRU5Hzd1tJEupkXnMJ9/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

  1. 1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
  2. 2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
  3. 3Click Add and start a new chat — Goodreads capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "goodreads-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_3jFIsLCFB4Z21wtQnCoaciRU5Hzd1tJEupkXnMJ9/mcp"
    }
  }
}
  • Claude
  • ChatGPT
  • Cursor
  • VS Code
  • Windsurf
  • Claude Code
  • JetBrains
  • Cline

Step-by-step instructions for each client are in the guide. How to connect

Guided setup for Claude? Set up Goodreads in Claude and other AIs

See all the AI clients this connector works with ↑

Who it's for

Built for the work Goodreads owners hand off.

This MCP is built for anyone who needs to interact with large-scale literary data without manual searching.

  • 01

    Researchers and Students

    They use the agent to automate the collection of author info and book metadata.

  • 02

    Content Creators

    They use the agent to audit reviews and identify trending book sentiments.

  • 03

    Developers

    They pull professional literary data into their own AI-driven workflows.

FAQ

Questions Goodreads owners ask.

  • 01

    How do I connect this MCP to my AI?

    You subscribe via Vinkius and then connect your client, such as Claude, Cursor, or Windsurf, with a single click.

  • 02

    Do I need a Goodreads API key?

    Yes, you will need to enter your legacy Goodreads API Key and Secret to authenticate the connection.

  • 03

    Which AI clients can I use with this?

    This MCP works with any compatible client, including Claude, Cursor, Windsurf, and VS Code.

  • 04

    Can I use this to find book series order?

    Yes, the agent can access series metadata to help you find the correct reading order.

  • 05

    Is the data real-time?

    The agent pulls data directly from the Goodreads database, providing access to their current library and user reviews.

  • 06

    Can I still get a new Goodreads API Key?

    No. Goodreads stopped issuing new developer keys in December 2020. This server is designed for users who already possess a legacy key or for developers maintaining existing integrations.

  • 07

    What data format does this server return?

    The Goodreads API natively returns XML. This server retrieves the raw XML data and provides it to your agent, which can then parse and reason over the structure using natural language.

  • 08

    Are there limits to review access?

    Yes. Due to privacy policies, the Goodreads API typically provides snippets or widgets for reviews rather than full-text access for all users. The capabilities here will retrieve all information permitted by your specific API key.

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