Hardcover FAQs

Question 1

What is Hardcover MCP?

Accepted Answer

Hardcover MCP is an unofficial Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides read-only access to the Hardcover.app GraphQL API, enabling structured data querying.

Question 2

What kind of data can I access using Hardcover MCP?

Accepted Answer

You can access `books.*`, `users.*`, and `series.*` data from Hardcover.app. The server also offers pre-defined resources and guided usage prompts for focused queries.

Question 3

Is Hardcover MCP officially affiliated with Hardcover.app?

Accepted Answer

No, Hardcover MCP is a community-maintained server and is not officially affiliated with Hardcover.app. It's developed independently to extend API access.

Question 4

What are the requirements to use Hardcover MCP?

Accepted Answer

You need Python 3.11+ and a read-only Hardcover API key obtained from Hardcover.app. Installation is straightforward using `uv` or `pip`.

Question 5

How does Hardcover MCP integrate with other tools?

Accepted Answer

Hardcover MCP primarily supports STDIO (Standard Input/Output) as its transport protocol, allowing for flexible integration with AI chats and other systems that can communicate via STDIO.

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