Use OverDrive with your AI.
Connect your account once and let the AI you already use work with it, without building another integration. Search library collections. audit books, formats, and media via AI.
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Works with modern AI clients that support MCP, including ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, and more.
Complete set · 4 capabilities
The complete OverDrive capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with OverDrive.
01-04
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 4 available through OverDrive.
- 01
Check API status
Check if the OverDrive service is operational
- 02
List library collections
List all digital collections available in your OverDrive account
- 03
Get library product details
Get full metadata and availability for a specific library product by ID
- 04
Search library collection
Search for digital books and media in the OverDrive public catalog
Observed, not estimated
869ms average. Fast in production.
OverDrive is checked daily against the live service.
- Fastest day
- 646ms
- Slowest day
- 1053ms
- 14-day trend
- Slowing+23%
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 OverDrive, so you can see the experience inside your AI.
It does not authenticate your account with OverDrive. Actions requiring credentials or live account data may not run until you activate the Connector and authorize the service.
OverDrive Connector
You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.
https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_EDWwR7wvbkM4MADKdK6jnDrDr50tpeMxviHsHOmC/mcpClaude 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 — OverDrive capabilities are ready to use.
{
"mcpServers": {
"overdrive-library-api-mcp": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_EDWwR7wvbkM4MADKdK6jnDrDr50tpeMxviHsHOmC/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
FAQ
Questions OverDrive owners ask.
- 01
How do I find my OverDrive Credentials?
Register for a developer account at the OverDrive Developer portal, create an application, and you will receive your Client Key and Client Secret. Copy and paste them below.
- 02
Does it support audiobook metadata?
Yes. OverDrive provides comprehensive metadata for both ebooks and audiobooks across its entire catalog.
- 03
Can the agent check for format availability?
Yes. The get_library_product_details capability retrieves the list of available digital formats (e.g., Kindle, EPUB, MP3) for any specified product ID.
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