Overview
What is Sefaria Mcp Server?
An MCP server that gives AI assistants (Claude, Cursor, Windsurf, etc.) access to Sefaria’s library of Jewish texts – Torah, Talmud, Mishnah, Midrash, and thousands of commentaries – for searching, reading, and exploration.
How to use Sefaria Mcp Server?
Install globally with npm install -g sefaria-mcp-server or run directly via npx sefaria-mcp-server. No API key required. Configure in your MCP host (e.g., Claude Desktop, Cursor) by adding a JSON entry citing the server command and arguments as shown in the README.
Key features of Sefaria Mcp Server
- Read any text – Torah, Talmud, Mishnah, Midrash, Halacha, Kabbalah.
- Full-text search in English or Hebrew across all texts.
- Retrieve commentaries (Rashi, Ramban, Ibn Ezra, and hundreds more).
- Daily learning schedules (Daf Yomi, Parsha, daily Rambam).
- Cross-references and links between texts.
Use cases of Sefaria Mcp Server
- Ask an AI assistant to show a verse with Hebrew and its commentaries.
- Search for texts about a specific phrase like “love your neighbor.”
- Get this week’s Torah portion (Parsha).
- Check today’s Daf Yomi or other daily learning items.
- Find all commentaries on a particular verse (e.g., Leviticus 19:18).
FAQ from Sefaria Mcp Server
What texts are available?
Torah, Talmud, Mishnah, Midrash, Halacha, Kabbalah, and thousands of commentaries including Rashi, Ramban, and Ibn Ezra.
Do I need an API key?
No, the server uses Sefaria’s public API and requires no API key.
What formats can I use for text references?
Standard formats like “Genesis 1:1”, “Berakhot 2a”, “Mishnah Avot 1:1”, or “Rashi on Genesis 1:1”.
What daily learning schedules are available?
Daf Yomi, Parsha (weekly Torah portion), daily Rambam, and more – retrieved via the get_calendars tool.
Can I search in Hebrew?
Yes, full-text search supports both English and Hebrew queries.
