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Connect Sefaria Torah Texts API to ChatGPT and Claude

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. Bring the entire Sefaria library to your AI agent.

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

ChatGPTClaudeCursorPerplexityGeminiMicrosoft CopilotRaycastMeta AI

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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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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.

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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.

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Curated set · 5 capabilities

We ship only the actions that matter.

Capability set01 / 02

01-03

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 5 available through Sefaria.

  1. 01

    Check API status

    This capability checks if the Sefaria service is currently online and running.

  2. 02

    List library index

    Use this to see the full list of books and categories stored in the Sefaria database.

  3. 03

    Get daily reading calendar

    This capability retrieves the current daily study schedule, such as Parashah or Daf Yomi.

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2 capabilities in this set.

Part of 5 available through Sefaria.

  1. 04

    Get sacred text

    This capability pulls a specific text based on a reference like Genesis 1:1.

  2. 05

    Search sacred texts

    Use this to find specific keywords or phrases across the entire Sefaria library.

Real work

What teams actually run

01

Academic Research

Verify specific biblical citations and bilingual translations instantly.

02

Daily Study Management

Ask your agent for the daily Parashah or Daf Yomi to stay on schedule.

03

Theological Analysis

Search for specific themes like justice or mercy across thousands of years of literature.

04

Archival Classification

Use text identifiers and category markers to organize religious data.

Automate a task

Put Sefaria 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.

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Sefaria 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 Sefaria 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.

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Sefaria is checked daily against the live service.

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Connect your client

One URL. Every client.

Activate the Connector, copy your link, and paste it into the client you already use. 5 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 Sefaria, so you can see the experience inside your AI.

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

Sefaria Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_UnpD64L5dOJ360nBbLWRPBZ8bxPZBwieNkiO5gra/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 — Sefaria capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "sefaria-torah-texts-api-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_UnpD64L5dOJ360nBbLWRPBZ8bxPZBwieNkiO5gra/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 Sefaria in Claude and other AIs

See all the AI clients this connector works with ↑

Who it's for

Built for the work Sefaria owners hand off.

This MCP is designed for anyone performing deep textual research or daily religious study.

  • 01

    Scholars and Educators

    They use the agent to monitor textual data and pull official metadata.

  • 02

    Students and Researchers

    They hand off the task of verifying citations and finding literary patterns to the AI.

  • 03

    Daily Learners

    They use the agent to quickly check daily readings and sacred markers.

FAQ

Questions Sefaria owners ask.

  • 01

    Do I need an API key for Sefaria?

    No. Sefaria is a free and open service, so no API key is required to use this MCP.

  • 02

    Which AI clients can I use with this MCP?

    You can use this with any MCP-compatible client, including Claude, Cursor, and Windsurf.

  • 03

    Can I get both Hebrew and English text?

    Yes. The MCP can retrieve bilingual content for the texts you request.

  • 04

    How do I check the daily reading schedule?

    You can simply ask your agent to get the daily reading calendar, which includes Parashah and Daf Yomi.

  • 05

    Is the Sefaria service hosted by Vinkius?

    Yes. Vinkius hosts and manages the MCP, so it is ready to use immediately after you connect.

  • 06

    Is an API Key required for Sefaria API?

    No. Sefaria provides a free public API for non-commercial use. This server works out of the box without any static credentials required.

  • 07

    What languages are the texts available in?

    The Sefaria API primarily provides texts in their original Hebrew or Aramaic along with professional English translations.

  • 08

    Can the agent show the weekly Parashah?

    Yes. The get_daily_reading_calendar capability retrieves the official weekly Torah portion (Parashah) and other daily study markers.

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