• CONTEXT
  • SEARCH
  • ANALYSIS
  • HUMAN

How to retrieve full text from documents with your AI

Connect Readwise to your AI client once. After that, your agent can read every article and PDF you've saved to your Reader library.

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Short answer

How can I get my Readwise Reader content into my AI?

Your AI uses this MCP to pull the full text of any document in your library. It can list your saved items and then grab the specific content of a single article or PDF for immediate use. You'll get deep context for your chats without manual copying.

The outcomes.

Where your data goes.

Once connected, your agent treats your Readwise Reader library as its own knowledge base.

CONTEXT

Deep document context

The AI pulls the entire text of a saved PDF or article. This gives your agent the full picture instead of just snippets.

SEARCH

Library browsing

Your agent can see a list of everything you have saved. It finds the right document so you don't have to hunt for it.

ANALYSIS

Instant summaries

Because the AI has the full text, it can summarize long reads or answer specific questions about the content accurately.

HUMAN

Manual curation

You still decide what to save to Readwise. The AI only sees what you've already curated and added to your library.

The workflow

What your AI does when you ask about a document.

The AI follows a simple path to find and read your saved content.

  1. Locate documents

    The agent looks through your Reader library to find the specific articles or PDFs you want it to work with.

    list_reader_documents

  2. Fetch content

    Once it finds the right item, the agent pulls the complete text content into its active memory.

    get_reader_document

  3. Process text

    The AI processes the raw text to prepare it for your specific questions or instructions.

    get_reader_document

  4. Answer questions

    The agent uses the retrieved text to provide answers based on the actual content of your saved files.

    get_reader_document

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to begin interacting with your Readwise library.

Starting points

Replace the bracketed text with the name of your specific article or PDF.

Readwise Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_4kcG0h7XXZ5Q144zEPy1nEr84nv92ufZ3SRwRWjw/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 — Readwise capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "readwise-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_4kcG0h7XXZ5Q144zEPy1nEr84nv92ufZ3SRwRWjw/mcp"
    }
  }
}
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  • List all the documents I have saved in my Readwise Reader.

  • Find the article about quantum computing in my library and summarize it.

  • Read the PDF titled 'Annual Report 2023' and tell me the main takeaways.

  • What are the key arguments in the last article I added to my Reader?

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Start here

Connect Readwise once, then ask.

Click the link to connect your account. Your login stays encrypted and secure on our end. You can find the full setup guide on the Connector page.

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FAQ

How this task behaves.

  • 01

    Can the AI delete my saved articles?

    No. This MCP only allows the AI to list and read your documents. It cannot delete or modify anything in your Readwise account.

  • 02

    Can my AI add new articles to my Reader library?

    No. The AI can only retrieve content that you have already saved to your library.

  • 03

    Does the AI see my highlights?

    The AI pulls the document content to provide context for your questions.

  • 04

    Can I use this with any AI client?

    Yes, as long as you are using an MCP-compatible client like Claude, Cursor, or Windsurf.

  • 05

    How does the AI find a specific PDF?

    The AI uses the list tool to see your files and then selects the specific document you asked about to read it.

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