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LibraryAPI

MCP server · by libraryapi

Other Tools
Python
v0.1.2

US public libraries and branches near any address, with collections from the IMLS survey

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Install

Run one of the commands below, then add the client config underneath.

Python
uvx libraryapi-mcp

Client configuration

Paste into Claude Desktop, Cursor (mcp.json), VS Code or any MCP client, then restart the client.

mcpServers
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "libraryapi-mcp": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "libraryapi-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

About this server

LibraryAPI is listed in the Other Tools category of the MCPNav directory. It is distributed as Python and can be loaded by any client that speaks the Model Context Protocol.

Typical uses include giving your assistant scoped access to the corresponding service so it can answer questions and take actions with real data instead of guessing. Always review what a server can access before you enable it — see our MCP security guide.

Frequently asked questions

What is the LibraryAPI MCP server?＋

LibraryAPI is an MCP server by libraryapi. US public libraries and branches near any address, with collections from the IMLS survey

How do I install LibraryAPI?＋

Install it with: uvx libraryapi-mcp. Then add the JSON config to your client's MCP settings and restart the client.

Is LibraryAPI free to use?＋

The MCP server itself is free to install. The source is public on https://github.com/library-api/libraryapi-mcp. Any third-party API it calls (such as a search or maps API) may require its own key and billing.

Which clients support LibraryAPI?＋

Any MCP-compatible client can use it, including Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf and custom agents.