National Library of Israel MCP Server 🇮🇱📖🔍

Name: National Library of Israel MCP Server 🇮🇱📖🔍
Author: rdoelman

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Config

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

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "nli_mcp_server": {
      "command": "uv",
      "args": [
        "sync"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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Overview

What is National Library of Israel MCP Server?

It is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that interfaces between large language models and the National Library of Israel’s APIs. It allows AI assistants to search the NLI catalog, retrieve images, and access library resources programmatically.

How to use National Library of Israel MCP Server?

Install dependencies (Python 3.10+, httpx, mcp >= 1.2.0, and uv recommended), then run uv sync from the source directory. For Claude Desktop integration, add a configuration entry to claude_desktop_config.json pointing to the server’s main.py file.

Key features of National Library of Israel MCP Server

Search NLI catalog by title, creator, date range, and more
Retrieve and manipulate digitized materials via IIIF Image API
Filter results by resource type, availability, and creator
Adjust image region, size, rotation, and quality
Generate tiled image URLs for large high-resolution images

Use cases of National Library of Israel MCP Server

AI‑powered research assistance for library catalog queries
Automated retrieval and manipulation of digitized images
Integration of NLI resources into custom AI applications

FAQ from National Library of Israel MCP Server

Is this server officially affiliated with the National Library of Israel?

No. It is an independent, external initiative developed by enthusiasts and not endorsed by the National Library of Israel.

What are the runtime dependencies?

Python 3.10 or higher, the httpx and mcp (>= 1.2.0) packages, and uv (recommended for installation and development).

Where does the data come from?

All data is accessed via the public APIs of the National Library of Israel; no local data storage is described.

What transports or authentication are used?

The README does not mention authentication requirements or transport specifics beyond the MCP protocol. Configuration for Claude Desktop uses a local file path.

Are there any limits on search results?

The search_catalog tool accepts an optional page_size parameter (default: 10) to control the number of results returned.

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