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BibleGateway Verse of the Day MCP Server

@cmathgit

Basic information

Category

Other

License

MIT

Transports

stdio

Author

cmathgit

About BibleGateway Verse of the Day MCP Server

This is a MCP server for the BibleGateway Verse of the Day (Web Service Only)

#biblegateway#verse-of-the-day#mcp-server

BibleGateway Verse of the Day MCP Server config

Add this server to your MCP-compatible client using the configuration below.

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "biblegateway-votd": {
      "command": "/ABSOLUTE/PATH/TO/PARENT/FOLDER/uv",
      "args": [
        "--directory",
        "/ABSOLUTE/PATH/TO/PARENT/FOLDER/biblegateway-votd-mcp",
        "run",
        "biblegateway-votd-basic.py"
      ]
    }
  }
}

BibleGateway Verse of the Day MCP Server tools

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Overview

What is BibleGateway Verse of the Day MCP Server?

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that fetches the Verse of the Day from BibleGateway.com for multiple translations, delivering Scripture into any MCP-compatible AI development environment. No API key is required.

How to use BibleGateway Verse of the Day MCP Server?

Clone the repository, create a Python virtual environment with uv venv, install dependencies (uv add mcp[cli] httpx), then configure your IDE’s MCP settings (mcp.json) with the absolute paths to uv and the project directory. Query your AI agent with natural-language commands like “What is the verse of the day in the King James Version?”

Key features of BibleGateway Verse of the Day MCP Server

  • Fetches the Verse of the Day from BibleGateway.com daily.
  • Supports over 300 translations across dozens of languages.
  • Includes multiple standalone Python scripts (KJV, ESV, Spanish, global, etc.).
  • All tools accept zero arguments and return structured JSON.
  • Free and public – no API key or authentication needed.
  • Compatible with Cursor, Roo Code, Cline, and Gemini-CLI.

Use cases of BibleGateway Verse of the Day MCP Server

  • Integrate a daily verse into a developer’s AI-assisted workflow.
  • Provide Scripture references in devotional or educational tools.
  • Reference the verse of the day in a Bible study or note-taking app.
  • Automate retrieval of a specific translation for content or publishing.
  • Anchor AI sessions with a verse for personal or community use.

Frequently asked questions

1

What Bible translations are available?

Over 300 translations in dozens of languages. The repository includes dedicated scripts for English (40+ versions), Spanish, and global translations (Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, Ukrainian, Yoruba, etc.).

2

Do I need an API key or account?

No. The BibleGateway VOTD endpoint is a free, publicly accessible web service. No API key is required.

3

How do I install and run the server?

Clone the repo, use `uv` to create a venv and install dependencies (`mcp[cli]`, `httpx`). Then configure the server in your IDE’s MCP settings and run the desired Python script (e.g., `uv run biblegateway-votd.py`).

4

Are there any limits on tool names or server names?

Cursor limits the combined length of server name + tool name to 60 characters. If tools fail to load, shorten the server name in `mcp.json`.

5

Where does the data come from?

Directly from BibleGateway.com’s public VOTD endpoint. No local storage is used; the data is fetched fresh on each request.

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