• IDENTIFICATION
  • FORMATS
  • CATALOG
  • REVIEW

How to retrieve book metadata with your AI

Connect your agent to the Penguin Random House catalog to pull specific publication details. Once connected, your AI handles the search and data extraction.

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Short answer

How can I get book metadata using my AI?

Your AI uses the Penguin Random House catalog to find specific ISBNs, titles, and formats. It pulls this data directly into your chat interface. You'll get precise publication details.

Data outcomes

What you get from the catalog

The specific information your AI extracts from the Penguin Random House database.

IDENTIFICATION

Exact ISBNs

The AI finds the specific ISBN for any title. This ensures you have the correct identifier for any edition.

FORMATS

Available formats

Your agent identifies if a book is available in hardcover, paperback, or digital formats. This helps you track specific versions.

CATALOG

Title lists

The AI can pull lists of titles based on your search criteria. This builds a structured set of book data.

REVIEW

Human verification

You review the metadata the AI retrieves. You decide which specific publication details are correct for your needs.

The workflow

What your AI does when the request arrives.

The AI translates your natural language questions into specific catalog queries.

  1. Find titles

    The AI searches the catalog to find books that match your description or keywords.

    list_titles

  2. Identify specific works

    Once a title is found, the AI narrows down the exact publication or edition you need.

    get_work

  3. Extract metadata

    The agent pulls the specific ISBN and format details for the chosen book.

    get_title

  4. Organize data

    The AI presents the retrieved publication information in a readable format.

    list_titles

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to begin your search.

Starting points

Swap the book titles or authors with the specific ones you are looking for.

Penguin Random House Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_7ZvN5KMQoK4b0ybBSMT7K73WeWRKV9sISKk0Csxu/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 — Penguin Random House capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "penguin-random-house-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_7ZvN5KMQoK4b0ybBSMT7K73WeWRKV9sISKk0Csxu/mcp"
    }
  }
}
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  • Find the publication details for the work titled 'Lessons in Chemistry'.

  • Show me a list of available formats for the title 'Demon Copperhead'.

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FAQ

How this task behaves

  • 01

    Can the AI change book prices in the catalog?

    No. The AI only has permission to read metadata from the catalog.

  • 02

    Can I use this to add new books to the catalog?

    No. The available tools only allow for retrieving existing title and work information.

  • 03

    Does the AI provide the full text of the books?

    No. It only retrieves metadata like ISBNs, titles, and formats.

  • 04

    Can the AI delete any records?

    No. The AI cannot delete or modify any data in the Penguin Random House catalog.

  • 05

    How does the AI find a specific edition?

    The AI uses the get_work tool to look up specific publication details for a title.

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