Kavita (eBook/Manga) Connector for AI agents.
4 live capabilities
Manage your personal manga and eBook library through natural chat.
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Why people use Kavita (eBook/Manga)
Kavita (eBook/Manga) Library Management for Self-Hosters
This Connector changes that by letting you handle those updates through a simple chat command. You just tell your agent to refresh your books, and it handles the API calls in the background.
What Vinkius changes
You get a chat-based interface to manage your Kavita media library without touching the web UI.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
One account · 5,900+ Connectors
- Real-world use case 01
Instant Manga Indexing
A collector finishes a big download and asks the agent to scan library 5 so they can start reading the new chapters immediately.
- Real-world use case 02
API Health Check
A user notices their agent is failing to connect and asks it to check the API key status to see if it needs a refresh.
- Real-world use case 03
Weekly Library Maintenance
A self-hoster tells the agent to scan all libraries every Sunday night to ensure everything is indexed and updated.
Complete set · 4capabilities
The complete Kavita (eBook/Manga) capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with Kavita (eBook/Manga).
01—04
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 4 available through Kavita (eBook/Manga).
- 01 Capability
Check authkey expires
See how much time is left on your API key. This helps you stay ahead of access issues.
- 02 Capability
Authenticate
Get a secure JWT token for your session. This allows your agent to perform actions on your behalf.
- 03 Capability
Scan all libraries
Tell the agent to refresh every single library in your collection. This ensures all new content is caught.
- 04 Capability
Scan library
Pick one specific library to update. This is great for when you only just added a few new files to one folder.
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask Kavita (eBook/Manga) to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use Kavita (eBook/Manga) 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_WONVebpmVAwycBtoOVP2Y5mViGz39apGdZ4wI5Pc/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 Kavita (eBook/Manga), and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable Kavita (eBook/Manga) for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_WONVebpmVAwycBtoOVP2Y5mViGz39apGdZ4wI5Pc/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 Kavita (eBook/Manga) URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable Kavita (eBook/Manga) in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"kavita-ebookmanga": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_WONVebpmVAwycBtoOVP2Y5mViGz39apGdZ4wI5Pc/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 Kavita (eBook/Manga)
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Kavita (eBook/Manga), help me...". 4 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"kavita-ebookmanga": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_WONVebpmVAwycBtoOVP2Y5mViGz39apGdZ4wI5Pc/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 Kavita (eBook/Manga)
Ask Copilot: "Using Kavita (eBook/Manga), help me...". 4 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"kavita-ebookmanga": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_WONVebpmVAwycBtoOVP2Y5mViGz39apGdZ4wI5Pc/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 Kavita (eBook/Manga)
Open Cascade and ask: "Using Kavita (eBook/Manga), help me...". 4 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"kavita-ebookmanga": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_WONVebpmVAwycBtoOVP2Y5mViGz39apGdZ4wI5Pc/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 Kavita (eBook/Manga)
Ask Cline: "Using Kavita (eBook/Manga), help me...". 4 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add kavita-ebookmanga --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_WONVebpmVAwycBtoOVP2Y5mViGz39apGdZ4wI5Pc/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 Kavita (eBook/Manga)
Ask Claude: "Using Kavita (eBook/Manga), show me...". 4 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work Kavita can move forward.
This is for the home lab enthusiast who wants to automate their media library maintenance or the manga collector who wants their latest downloads indexed the second they hit the drive.
Manga & Comic Collector
They use this to ensure new chapters are indexed automatically so they can jump straight into reading.
Self-Hoster
They use this to automate library scans and check API health from their terminal or primary workspace.
Digital Librarian
They use this to manage large quantities of eBooks, keeping metadata fresh without manual clicking.
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Before you connect
Questions about Kavita.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
What does the Kavita (eBook/Manga) MCP actually do?
It lets you manage your Kavita media library directly through your AI agent. You can trigger scans and check your API status without using a web browser.
Can I use Kavita (eBook/Manga) to scan for new manga?
Yes, you can ask your agent to scan for new content in your specific manga libraries or refresh your entire collection at once.
How do I check if my Kavita API key is expiring?
You can just ask your agent to check your API status. It will retrieve the expiration date from your Kavita instance and tell you how much time is left.
Does Kavita (eBook/Manga) help with library organization?
It helps with maintenance by automating the scanning process and managing your session tokens, ensuring your library stays up to date.
Is Kavita (eBook/Manga) for public libraries?
No, this Connector is designed for personal self-hosted instances of the Kavita media library for your own private collection.
Can I use Kavita (eBook/Manga) to read my books?
No, this is a management capability for scanning and status checks. It doesn't provide a way to read the content directly in the chat.
Can I trigger a scan for just one specific library?
Yes! Use the scan_library capability and provide the specific Library ID. The agent will trigger a targeted scan to detect new or changed content in that folder only.
How do I check if my API key is still valid?
You can run the check_authkey_expires capability. It will return the exact expiration timestamp for your current API key, helping you avoid service interruptions.
Can I refresh my entire collection at once?
Absolutely. Use the scan_all_libraries capability to trigger a global scan across all configured libraries in your Kavita instance.
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