What tools does Mcp Google Books provide?
It provides two tools: `mcp_Google_Books_book_search` for searching books by title, and `mcp_Google_Books_author_search` for searching books by author.
MCP Google Books
@juanbeniteza
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MCP Google Books config
Add this server to your MCP-compatible client using the configuration below.
{
"mcpServers": {
"mcp-google-books": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@smithery/cli",
"install",
"@juanbeniteza/mcp-google-books",
"--client",
"claude"
]
}
}
}MCP Google Books tools
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Overview
What is Mcp Google Books?
Mcp Google Books is an MCP server that exposes functionality for fetching book-related information from the Google Books API. It is designed for use in environments that support the Model Context Protocol (MCP), such as Claude.
How to use Mcp Google Books?
Install automatically via Smithery (npx -y @smithery/cli install @juanbeniteza/mcp-google-books --client claude) or run the server manually with node mcp-google-books.js. An MCP-compatible client will discover the server and list its tools. You can then query books by title or author using the provided tool calls.
Key features of Mcp Google Books
- Book search by title
- Author search by name
- Returns title, author(s), published date, and description
- Uses the Google Books API
- MCP protocol compatible
- Easy installation via Smithery
Use cases of Mcp Google Books
- Look up book details inside a chat assistant like Claude.
- List all books by a specific author for research or reading lists.
- Retrieve publication metadata for citation or cataloging.
- Integrate book search into AI-driven workflow automation.
- Quickly get descriptions of books during conversation.
Frequently asked questions
How do I search for a book using Mcp Google Books?
Use the `mcp_Google_Books_book_search` tool with the `query` parameter set to the book title, or `mcp_Google_Books_author_search` with the `query` parameter set to the author name.
What information is returned from a search?
Both tools return formatted text containing the book’s title, author(s), published date, and description (when available).
Are there any rate limits to be aware of?
Yes, the Google Books API has rate limiting. You should handle your requests accordingly to avoid hitting API limits.
How do I install Mcp Google Books for Claude Desktop?
Automatically via Smithery using the command `npx -y @smithery/cli install @juanbeniteza/mcp-google-books --client claude`. Alternatively, clone the repository and run `node mcp-google-books.js`.
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