Bible API Connector for AI agents.
6 live capabilities
Search and audit scripture across hundreds of global translations.
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Why people use Bible API
Bible API for Accurate Scripture Research
This Connector lets your agent do that work in seconds. Just ask for the verse in three different translations, and the agent pulls it all into one view. You get a clean, organized comparison without the manual effort.
What Vinkius changes
You get a direct line to official scripture data without manual searching.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
One account · 6,100+ Connectors
- Real-world use case 01
Verifying a quote
A writer wants to check if a quote is accurate.
- Real-world use case 02
Sermon prep
A pastor needs to see where grace appears in the New Testament.
- Real-world use case 03
Translation comparison
A scholar wants to see how a verse differs in Portuguese.
Complete set · 6capabilities
The complete Bible API capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with Bible API.
01—03
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 6 available through Bible API.
- 01 Capability
Get bible details
Get specific metadata and descriptions for a particular Bible version. This helps you identify the best source for your research.
- 02 Capability
Get bible chapter
Pull the full text of an entire chapter for easy reading. It's useful for getting a complete overview of a passage.
- 03 Capability
Get bible verse
Retrieve the exact text of a single verse using its unique identifier. This ensures you have the precise wording every time.
04—06
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 6 available through Bible API.
- 04 Capability
List bibles
See a full list of all available Bible versions and languages. Use this to explore the variety of translations available.
- 05 Capability
List bible books
See every book included in a specific Bible translation. This helps you understand the organizational structure of the canon.
- 06 Capability
Search bible text
Find specific keywords or phrases across a chosen Bible version. It returns cleaned text results for your search.
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask Bible API to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use Bible API from the conversation.
Choose your client
Live previewAdvanced clients IDE · CLI
Claude · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_ss5Hhsbozj5g5eE3sqMDQRLhagSFEpGVs4recPet/mcp - Step 01
Open Connectors
In Claude Web or Claude Desktop, open Settings and choose Connectors.
- Step 02
Add the URL
Choose Add custom connector, name it Bible API, and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable Bible API for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_ss5Hhsbozj5g5eE3sqMDQRLhagSFEpGVs4recPet/mcp - Step 01
Open MCP settings
On desktop, open Settings and MCP servers. On web, open your workspace app or connector settings.
- Step 02
Add the URL
Choose Add server with Streamable HTTP, or create a custom MCP app, then paste the Bible API URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable Bible API in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"bible-api": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_ss5Hhsbozj5g5eE3sqMDQRLhagSFEpGVs4recPet/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open MCP Settings
Press Cmd+Shift+P (macOS) or Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) → search "MCP Settings"
- Step 02
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above into the mcp.json file that opens
- Step 03
Save the file
Cursor will automatically detect the new Connector
- Step 04
Start using Bible API
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Bible API, help me...". 6 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"bible-api": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_ss5Hhsbozj5g5eE3sqMDQRLhagSFEpGVs4recPet/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Create MCP config
Create a .vscode/mcp.json file in your project root
- Step 02
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above
- Step 03
Enable Agent mode
Open GitHub Copilot Chat and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown
- Step 04
Start using Bible API
Ask Copilot: "Using Bible API, help me...". 6 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"bible-api": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_ss5Hhsbozj5g5eE3sqMDQRLhagSFEpGVs4recPet/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open MCP Settings
Go to Settings → MCP Configuration or press Cmd+Shift+P and search "MCP"
- Step 02
Add the server
Paste the JSON configuration above into mcp_config.json
- Step 03
Save and reload
Windsurf will detect the new server automatically
- Step 04
Start using Bible API
Open Cascade and ask: "Using Bible API, help me...". 6 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"bible-api": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_ss5Hhsbozj5g5eE3sqMDQRLhagSFEpGVs4recPet/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open Cline MCP Settings
Click the Connectors icon in the Cline sidebar panel
- Step 02
Add remote server
Click "Add Connector" and paste the configuration above
- Step 03
Enable the server
Toggle the server switch to ON
- Step 04
Start using Bible API
Ask Cline: "Using Bible API, help me...". 6 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add bible-api --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_ss5Hhsbozj5g5eE3sqMDQRLhagSFEpGVs4recPet/mcp"- Step 01
Install Claude Code
Run npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code if not already installed
- Step 02
Add the Connector
Run the command above in your terminal
- Step 03
Verify the connection
Run claude mcp to list connected servers, or type /mcp inside a session
- Step 04
Start using Bible API
Ask Claude: "Using Bible API, show me...". 6 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work Bible API can move forward.
Theology students, pastors, and content creators who need to verify scriptural accuracy quickly. It's for the scholar who's tired of copy-pasting from different websites and wants a single source of truth.
Theology Scholar
Verifies cross-references and linguistic nuances between translations during deep research.
Pastor
Prepares sermons by quickly finding keyword occurrences in specific versions.
Content Creator
Audits quotes for accuracy before publishing them on social media or in books.
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Builds curriculum modules using verified scripture data for educational teams.
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Before you connect
Questions about Bible API.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
Can the Bible API find specific verses for me?
Yes, it lets your agent pull the exact text of any verse using its unique identifier. This means you don't have to scroll through a website to find the right passage.
Does this Connector support different languages?
Yes, it includes hundreds of versions across dozens of languages. You can ask your agent to list versions for a specific language like Portuguese or Spanish.
Is it good for theological research?
It's great for research because it gives you access to official, historically accurate translations. You can compare different versions to see linguistic nuances.
Can I get the text of a whole chapter?
Your agent can retrieve the entire content of a specific chapter instantly. This is helpful for reading a full section without clicking through multiple pages.
Is the data from an official source?
Yes, it connects to the American Bible Society's API, which provides high-quality, authoritative scripture data.
Can I search for keywords across different versions?
You can ask your agent to search for a specific phrase or word across various translations. It will return the cleaned text and metadata for those results.
How do I find my Bible API Key?
Sign up at the API.Bible developer portal, create a new application, and you will find your API Key on the application details page. Copy and paste it below.
Are there different languages supported?
Yes. The API provides access to hundreds of Bible versions in dozens of languages, including English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, and many others.
Can the agent show verses from specific versions?
Yes. Most capabilities require a bibleId. Use the list_bibles capability to identify the correct ID for the version you wish to audit.
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