BibleGateway Verse of the Day MCP Server

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.

FAQ from BibleGateway Verse of the Day MCP Server

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.).

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.

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).

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.

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.