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MCP server for Open Library API, enabling AI assistants to search for books, authors, and retrieve related information. Read-only access to public data.
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MCP server for Open Library API, enabling AI assistants to search for books, authors, and retrieve related information. Read-only access to public data.
This MCP server is generally safe due to its read-only nature and lack of sensitive operations. However, it's crucial to monitor API usage to prevent abuse and ensure client-side security to avoid exposing user queries.
Performance is dependent on the Open Library API's response times. Consider caching frequently accessed data to improve performance.
Cost is primarily related to the number of API calls made to the Open Library. Monitor usage to avoid exceeding rate limits and incurring unexpected costs.
npx -y @smithery/cli install @8enSmith/mcp-open-library --client claudeMCP_PROXY_AUTH_TOKENget_book_by_titleSearches for book information by title using the Open Library API.
Read-only operation, no data modification.
get_authors_by_nameSearches for author information by name using the Open Library API.
Read-only operation, no data modification.
get_author_infoRetrieves detailed information for a specific author using their Open Library Author Key.
Read-only operation, no data modification.
get_author_photoGets the URL for an author's photo using their Open Library Author ID (OLID).
Read-only operation, no data modification.
get_book_coverGets the URL for a book's cover image using a specific identifier (ISBN, OCLC, LCCN, OLID, or ID).
Read-only operation, no data modification.
get_book_by_idGets detailed book information using a specific identifier (ISBN, LCCN, OCLC, or OLID).
Read-only operation, no data modification.
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This MCP server is generally safe due to its read-only nature and lack of sensitive operations. However, it's crucial to monitor API usage to prevent abuse and ensure client-side security to avoid exposing user queries.
The server operates in read-only mode, limiting the risk of unintended modifications. Autonomy is constrained by the available read-only tools.
Production Tip
Implement robust rate limiting and error handling on the client side to ensure stable operation and prevent abuse of the Open Library API.
This server uses the Open Library API as its primary data source.
No, this server does not require authentication as it only provides read-only access to public data.
Rate limits are imposed by the Open Library API. It's recommended to implement client-side rate limiting to avoid exceeding these limits.
No, this server only provides read-only access to book information. Write operations are not supported.
Contributions are welcome! Please feel free to submit a pull request with bug fixes or new features.
The `get_book_cover` tool supports ISBN, OCLC, LCCN, OLID, and ID identifiers.
The server was tested on Node.js v22.21.1, but it may work on newer versions as well.