Quotable API Connector for AI agents.

Q: Can I filter quotes by author?

Yes. Use the getrandomquote tool and provide the author parameter (name or slug). Your agent will return matching quotes instantly.

6 live capabilities

Access thousands of literary quotes.

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Why people use Quotable API

Quotable API Literary Research for Content Creators

This Connector changes that by letting your agent do the digging for you. You just describe the theme or the person you're looking for, and your agent pulls the data directly into your workspace. You get accurate quotes and verified biographies without ever leaving your chat window.

What Vinkius changes

You get instant access to a massive database of verified literary quotes through a natural conversation.

Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.

One account · 5,900+ Connectors

Real-world use case 01

Social media manager needs a quote for a wisdom post

The manager asks their agent to find a random quote about wisdom using get_random_quote to fill a daily content slot.
Real-world use case 02

Writer wants to know if a quote is attributed correctly

A writer uses get_author_details to check the biography of a famous figure before including their words in a new book.
Real-world use case 03

Content strategist building a database of tech quotes

A strategist uses search_quotes to find every mention of technology to build a themed quote library for a client.

Complete set · 6capabilities

The complete Quotable API capability set.

These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with Quotable API.

Capability set01 / 02

01—03

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 6 available through Quotable API.

01 Capability
Check api status
This capability checks if the Quotable API service is up. It helps you confirm the connection is live before starting a big research task.
02 Capability
Get author details
This capability gets a full biography for a specific author. This is great for verifying the source of a quote.
03 Capability
Get random quote
This capability pulls a random quote with filters. Use this to find quick inspiration for social posts.

Capability set02 / 02

04—06

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 6 available through Quotable API.

04 Capability
List quote authors
This capability lists everyone in the database. This helps you see the full scope of available literary figures.
05 Capability
List quote tags
This capability lists all available themes. You can use this to discover new categories like success or love.
06 Capability
Search quotes
This capability finds quotes by specific keywords. This lets you find exact phrases when you only remember a few words.

Set up in minutes

One URL. Then ask Quotable API to work.

Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use Quotable API from the conversation.

Choose your client

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Advanced clients IDE · CLI

Claude · Web + desktop

Official guide ↗

Connector URL · ready to paste

Streamable HTTP

https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_F8NmMspSxv46ZXwFff6miw378g6C7wS87su8EOAP/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 Quotable API, and paste the URL above.
Step 03

Turn it on in chat

Select +, open Connectors, and enable Quotable API for the conversation.

ChatGPT · Web + desktop

Official guide ↗

Connector URL · ready to paste

Streamable HTTP

https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_F8NmMspSxv46ZXwFff6miw378g6C7wS87su8EOAP/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 Quotable API URL.
Step 03

Save and start

Save the connection and enable Quotable API in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.

Cursor · IDE configuration

Official guide ↗

Advanced setup

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "quotable-api": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_F8NmMspSxv46ZXwFff6miw378g6C7wS87su8EOAP/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 Quotable API

Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Quotable API, help me...". 6 tools available

VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration

Official guide ↗

Advanced setup

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "quotable-api": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_F8NmMspSxv46ZXwFff6miw378g6C7wS87su8EOAP/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 Quotable API

Ask Copilot: "Using Quotable API, help me...". 6 tools available

Windsurf · IDE configuration

Official guide ↗

Advanced setup

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "quotable-api": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_F8NmMspSxv46ZXwFff6miw378g6C7wS87su8EOAP/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 Quotable API

Open Cascade and ask: "Using Quotable API, help me...". 6 tools available

Cline · IDE configuration

Official guide ↗

Advanced setup

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "quotable-api": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_F8NmMspSxv46ZXwFff6miw378g6C7wS87su8EOAP/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 Quotable API

Ask Cline: "Using Quotable API, help me...". 6 tools available

Claude Code · Terminal command

Official guide ↗

Advanced setup

claude mcp add quotable-api --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_F8NmMspSxv46ZXwFff6miw378g6C7wS87su8EOAP/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 Quotable API

Ask Claude: "Using Quotable API, show me...". 6 tools are ready

Where the request belongs

Work Quotable can move forward.

Built around the request

Content creators and researchers who need to verify quotes or find inspiration without manual web scraping.

Social Media Manager

Finds trending quotes and pulls author bios for daily posts.

Content Writer

Verifies literary sources and pulls thematic data for research.

Research Analyst

Audits author biographies and tags for large-scale data projects.

Build the capability set

Each Connector adds new actions and data without changing how you work.

Browse Connectors

01 4 capabilities

PaperQuotes

Access a vast library of quotes, search by author or tags, and get the quote of the day directly in your AI agent.

View Connector

02 28 capabilities

Favqs

Discover and manage quotes. fetch the Quote of the Day, search by author or tag, and curate your favorites directly via AI.

View Connector

03 1 capability

Type.fit

Access a vast database of inspirational quotes to enhance your content, motivation, and daily workflows directly through your AI agent.

View Connector

04 4 capabilities

TheySaidSo

Access the world's largest quote API. retrieve the Quote of the Day, search by author, and fetch random inspiration directly via AI.

View Connector

05 4 capabilities

ZenQuotes API

Access inspirational quotes. audit random and daily quotes via AI.

View Connector

06 5 capabilities

Tronald Dump

Access the world's smartest database of Donald Trump quotes. Search by tag, keyword, or get random insights directly in your AI agent.

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Bring your own AI

Change the model, client or framework. Keep Quotable connected.

Claude
ChatGPT
Gemini
Cursor
VS Code
Windsurf
ZCode
Cline
Zed
Continue
Kiro
Roo Code
Zencoder
Goose
Void
Augment Code
Amp
Qodo
Tabnine
Pieces
Sourcegraph Cody
JetBrains
Warp
Amazon Q
Antigravity
BoltAI
Raycast
Jan
LM Studio
AnythingLLM
Open WebUI
Msty
Cherry Studio
LibreChat
TypingMind
Chorus
5ire
n8n
LangChain
LlamaIndex
CrewAI
Vercel AI SDK

Before you connect

Questions about Quotable.

The practical details behind the request, access and result.

Can I use the Quotable API MCP to find quotes for my blog?

Yes, you can use the Quotable API MCP to find quotes for your blog. Your agent can search for specific keywords or browse themes to find the perfect lines for your posts.

How does the Quotable API MCP help with research?

The Quotable API MCP helps with research by providing author biographies and metadata. This ensures your citations are accurate and your research is well-supported.

Can the Quotable API MCP find specific authors?

Yes, the Quotable API MCP can find specific authors. It allows your agent to list all authors in the database or get full biographies for specific individuals.

Is the Quotable API MCP good for social media content?

Yes, it is excellent for social media content. You can pull random quotes or search for specific themes to keep your content feed fresh and engaging.

Does the Quotable API MCP require an API key?

No, the Quotable API MCP does not require an API key. It is a free and open service that connects directly to your AI client.

How can I use the Quotable API MCP to find wisdom quotes?

You can ask your agent to search for wisdom quotes using the Quotable API MCP. It will pull relevant quotes from the database based on your request.

Is an API Key required for Quotable API?

No. Quotable.io is a free and open service. This server works out of the box without any static credentials required.

Can I filter quotes by author?

Yes. Use the get_random_quote capability and provide the author parameter (name or slug). Your agent will return matching quotes instantly.

What biographical data is provided for authors?

The get_author_details capability provides the author's full name, a brief description, and a complete biography from the database.

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Quotable API Literary Research for Content Creators

You get instant access to a massive database of verified literary quotes through a natural conversation.

Social media manager needs a quote for a wisdom post

Writer wants to know if a quote is attributed correctly

Content strategist building a database of tech quotes

Check api status

Get author details

Get random quote

List quote authors

List quote tags

Search quotes

Open Connectors

Add the URL

Turn it on in chat

Open MCP settings

Add the URL

Save and start

Open MCP Settings

Add the server config

Save the file

Start using Quotable API

Create MCP config

Add the server config

Enable Agent mode

Start using Quotable API

Open MCP Settings

Add the server

Save and reload

Start using Quotable API

Open Cline MCP Settings

Add remote server

Enable the server

Start using Quotable API

Install Claude Code

Add the Connector

Verify the connection

Start using Quotable API

Social Media Manager

Content Writer

Research Analyst

PaperQuotes

Favqs

Type.fit

TheySaidSo

ZenQuotes API

Tronald Dump

Give your agent a direct line to Quotable.