Audiobookshelf FAQs

Question 1

How does Audiobookshelf MCP Server ensure data safety?

Accepted Answer

For enhanced safety, all mutating tools such as 'update_progress' and 'create_bookmark' are disabled by default. Users must explicitly enable these features if they wish to use them.

Question 2

What are the core requirements to use this tool?

Accepted Answer

You need an Audiobookshelf instance running version 2.26.0 or newer, along with an API key generated from its settings. The server itself requires Rust and Cargo for installation.

Question 3

What functionalities does it add to my Audiobookshelf instance?

Accepted Answer

It allows AI assistants to query your libraries, search for audiobooks/podcasts, monitor listening progress, view playback statistics, and browse recent sessions. With explicit enablement, it can also manage bookmarks and update progress.

Question 4

Can I use this server with remote AI frameworks or just local ones?

Accepted Answer

Audiobookshelf MCP Server supports dual transports: stdio for local desktop clients (e.g., Claude Desktop) and HTTP/SSE for remote, agentic AI frameworks. The HTTP transport can be secured with a bearer token.

Question 5

What is Audiobookshelf MCP Server?

Accepted Answer

It's a Rust-based Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that connects AI assistants (like Claude) to your Audiobookshelf instance, enabling voice-controlled management of your media library.

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