How do I connect my Kavita instance?

You subscribe to the MCP on Vinkius and enter your Kavita Server URL and API Key. Once connected, you can use it in any compatible client.

Can I scan just one specific library?

Yes. You can use the scan_library capability by providing the specific library ID to target a single collection.

What if my API key expires?

You can use the check_authkey_expires capability to see exactly when your key will expire so you can update it before access is lost.

Does this work with Claude?

Yes. This MCP works with Claude, Cursor, Windsurf, VS Code, and any other MCP-compatible client.

Do I still need to use the Kavita web interface?

You can still use the web UI, but this MCP allows you to perform maintenance tasks like scanning libraries through your AI agent instead.

Can I trigger a scan for just one specific library?

Yes! Use the scan_library capability and provide the specific Library ID. The agent will trigger a targeted scan to detect new or changed content in that folder only.

How do I check if my API key is still valid?

You can run the check_authkey_expires capability. It will return the exact expiration timestamp for your current API key, helping you avoid service interruptions.

Can I refresh my entire collection at once?

Absolutely. Use the scan_all_libraries capability to trigger a global scan across all configured libraries in your Kavita instance.

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Connect Kavita Ebookmanga 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. Run library scans and monitor API status through your AI agent.

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

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.

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 · 4 capabilities

We ship only the actions that matter.

Capability set01 / 01

01-04

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 4 available through Kavita.

01
Scan all libraries
Triggers a full scan of every library in your Kavita instance. This finds new content across your entire collection.
02
Scan library
Starts a scan for one specific library using its ID. This is useful when you only want to update a single collection.
03
Authenticate
Handles authentication to receive a JWT token. This establishes a secure session for your agent to interact with the API.
04
Check authkey expires
Checks the expiration date of your Kavita API key. Use this to ensure your agent doesn't lose access to your media.

Real work

What teams actually run

New Content Indexing

Tell your agent to scan your libraries immediately after you move new manga files into your storage folders.

Connection Maintenance

Ask your agent to check your API key status to avoid losing access to your media server.

Automated Library Updates

Use your agent to trigger full library scans during scheduled maintenance windows.

Secure Session Setup

Let your agent handle the authentication process to get the JWT tokens required for API calls.

Automate a task

Put Kavita 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

Kavita 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.

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

You don't need a client to put Kavita 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

870ms average. Fast in production.

Kavita is checked daily against the live service.

Daily averagePeak 954ms

Oct 3Today

Fastest day: 619ms
Slowest day: 954ms
14-day trend: Stable-4%

Connect your client

One URL. Every client.

Activate the Connector, copy your link, and paste it into the client you already use. 4 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 Kavita, so you can see the experience inside your AI.

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

Kavita Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_WONVebpmVAwycBtoOVP2Y5mViGz39apGdZ4wI5Pc/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
3Click Add and start a new chat — Kavita capabilities are ready to use.

Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "kavita-ebookmanga-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_WONVebpmVAwycBtoOVP2Y5mViGz39apGdZ4wI5Pc/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 Kavita in Claude and other AIs

See all the AI clients this connector works with ↑

Who it's for

Built for the work Kavita owners hand off.

This MCP is for users who self-host their digital media and want to automate routine maintenance tasks.

01
Self-Hosters
People running Kavita on home servers who want to automate library updates.
02
Manga and Comic Collectors
Users who want their latest downloads indexed immediately via their AI agent.
03
Developers
Users looking to include Kavita management in custom automation scripts or workflows.

FAQ

Questions Kavita owners ask.

01
How do I connect my Kavita instance?
You subscribe to the MCP on Vinkius and enter your Kavita Server URL and API Key. Once connected, you can use it in any compatible client.
02
Can I scan just one specific library?
Yes. You can use the scan_library capability by providing the specific library ID to target a single collection.
03
What if my API key expires?
You can use the check_authkey_expires capability to see exactly when your key will expire so you can update it before access is lost.
04
Does this work with Claude?
Yes. This MCP works with Claude, Cursor, Windsurf, VS Code, and any other MCP-compatible client.
05
Do I still need to use the Kavita web interface?
You can still use the web UI, but this MCP allows you to perform maintenance tasks like scanning libraries through your AI agent instead.
06
Can I trigger a scan for just one specific library?
Yes! Use the scan_library capability and provide the specific Library ID. The agent will trigger a targeted scan to detect new or changed content in that folder only.
07
How do I check if my API key is still valid?
You can run the check_authkey_expires capability. It will return the exact expiration timestamp for your current API key, helping you avoid service interruptions.
08
Can I refresh my entire collection at once?
Absolutely. Use the scan_all_libraries capability to trigger a global scan across all configured libraries in your Kavita instance.

Explore

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

Each Connector runs inside its own sealed environment.

One switch stops every agent. Instantly.

Spending limits that pause instead of surprise.

We ship only the actions that matter.

01-04

Scan all libraries

Scan library

Authenticate

Check authkey expires

What teams actually run

New Content Indexing

Connection Maintenance

Automated Library Updates

Secure Session Setup

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

Kavita Connector

Claude Desktop

Self-Hosters

Manga and Comic Collectors

Developers

How do I connect my Kavita instance?

Can I scan just one specific library?

What if my API key expires?

Does this work with Claude?

Do I still need to use the Kavita web interface?

Can I trigger a scan for just one specific library?

How do I check if my API key is still valid?

Can I refresh my entire collection at once?

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