Reading Companion FAQs

Question 1

What is Reading Companion and how does it work?

Accepted Answer

Reading Companion is a 4-stage tool designed to enhance your reading experience. It guides you through setting personalized goals, discovering curated books, tracking your progress, and deepening your learning through structured reflection. It functions as an MCP server integrated with Claude Desktop.

Question 2

How does Reading Companion provide personalized book recommendations?

Accepted Answer

It starts by building a unique reading profile through an interactive interview. Based on this profile and extracted patterns, it generates curated 'book stacks' for specific domains you define, ensuring recommendations align with your interests and goals.

Question 3

What kind of reading data does it track, and how is it stored?

Accepted Answer

Reading Companion tracks your reading profile, book stacks, progress, reflections, author profiles, and reading patterns. Crucially, all data is stored locally in human-readable Markdown (.md) files, giving you full ownership and easy access outside the application.

Question 4

Can I customize the reading domains and prompts?

Accepted Answer

Yes, customization is a core feature. You can define any reading domains (e.g., 'Classic Literature', 'Neuroscience') during your initial interview. Additionally, you can customize the AI prompts that guide each stage of the process, tailoring the tool to your preferences.

Question 5

What are the core benefits of using Reading Companion?

Accepted Answer

Reading Companion transforms reading from consumption into intentional learning. It helps you focus on meaningful goals, discover highly relevant books, understand your reading patterns, and foster deeper comprehension and retention through structured reflection, ensuring continuous growth.

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