Reader MCP Server
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The Reader MCP Server integrates with your Readwise Reader library, enabling MCP-compatible clients to interact with your documents. It provides capabilities for document listing, retrieval, and updates, serving as a bridge between MCP clients and your personal knowledge repository.
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What is Reader MCP Server?
The Reader MCP Server is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server designed to connect Readwise Reader with MCP-compatible clients like Claude and VS Code. It allows these clients to access and manage documents within your Readwise Reader library.
How to use Reader MCP Server?
To use the server, configure your MCP client (e.g., Claude Desktop or VS Code) with the provided JSON configuration. Replace the placeholder paths and access token with your actual values. Ensure the server is running locally using a tool like uv and that the ACCESS_TOKEN environment variable is set with your Readwise Reader API key.
Key features of Reader MCP Server
Seamless integration with Readwise Reader
Document listing with filtering and pagination
Document retrieval with optional content inclusion
Compatible with MCP clients like Claude and VS Code
Use cases of Reader MCP Server
Using Claude to summarize or analyze your Readwise Reader highlights
Integrating your Readwise Reader library into your VS Code workflow
Building custom applications that leverage your Readwise Reader content
Accessing and managing your Readwise Reader documents from any MCP-compatible client
FAQ from Reader MCP Server
What is Readwise Reader?
What is Readwise Reader?
Readwise Reader is a read-it-later service that allows you to save and highlight articles, PDFs, and other web content.
What is MCP?
What is MCP?
MCP stands for Model Context Protocol, a standard for connecting language models with external data sources.
How do I get a Readwise Reader API access token?
How do I get a Readwise Reader API access token?
You can obtain your Readwise Reader API access token from your Readwise Reader account settings.
What MCP clients are compatible with this server?
What MCP clients are compatible with this server?
This server is compatible with any MCP client, including Claude Desktop and VS Code.
Where can I find more information about the Readwise Reader API?
Where can I find more information about the Readwise Reader API?
You can find more information about the Readwise Reader API in the official documentation: https://readwise.io/reader_api