What kind of search capabilities does it offer?

The server provides advanced search for books by title, author, series, and tags, all with wildcard support for flexible pattern matching. You can also explore author bibliographies and browse all available tags.

How do I configure the server to connect to my Calibre library?

You need to set the `CALIBRE_LIBRARY_PATH` environment variable to the absolute path of your Calibre e-book library. This path is mandatory for the server to start and function correctly.

What is the Calibre MCP Server?

It's an MCP (Model Context Protocol) server designed to expose your Calibre e-book library, enabling external applications to search and retrieve book metadata efficiently.

Can I retrieve detailed book information and library insights?

Yes, you can access comprehensive book metadata including publication dates, series information, and tags. Additionally, it offers detailed library statistics to give you insights into your Calibre collection.

Is the Calibre MCP Server safe for my library data?

Absolutely. The server provides read-only access to your Calibre library, ensuring the safety and integrity of your e-book collection without allowing any modifications.

Calibre

Name: Calibre
Author: ajtudela

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Expose a Calibre e-book library via the Model Context Protocol (MCP) server, enabling search and metadata retrieval.

The Calibre MCP Server transforms your Calibre e-book library into an accessible resource via the Model Context Protocol (MCP). It allows users and and applications to programmatically search for books by title, author, series, or tags, and retrieve comprehensive metadata for any e-book. Beyond simple searches, it offers insights into your library with detailed statistics and facilitates exploration of authors and series. Designed for read-only access, it ensures the safety of your library while providing a robust interface for integration into other tools and services.

主な機能

01Advanced Search Capabilities: Search books by title, author, series, and tags with wildcard support.

02Comprehensive Book Metadata Retrieval: Access complete book details including publication dates, series information, and tags.

03Detailed Library Statistics: Gain insights into your Calibre library with comprehensive statistics.

04Flexible Tag and Author Management: Browse and search all available tags, and explore authors' complete bibliographies.

05Series Tracking: Access books in series with proper ordering by series index.

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ユースケース

01Integrating Calibre library access into AI assistants or IDEs (e.g., Claude Desktop, Cursor, VSCode).

02Automating content discovery and management tasks for personal e-book collections.

03Developing custom applications that require programmatic search and retrieval of e-book metadata from Calibre.