How do I install the gitbook mcp server?

Use a recorded configuration for your client, replace example credential values and paths, and verify the documented runtime. Restart or reconnect the client, then inspect the available tools.

What credentials does it need?

It reads `GITBOOK_API_TOKEN`, `GITBOOK_ORGANIZATION_ID`, `GITBOOK_SPACE_ID` from the environment. Store these in your client's env block or a secrets manager — never commit them to a repository — and grant the narrowest scope that still covers your use case.

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Gitbook MCP Server

GitBook Model Context Protocol server - read and search GitBook documentation with AI assistants

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What is the Gitbook MCP Server?

GitBook Model Context Protocol server - read and search GitBook documentation with AI assistants

What it actually does

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides access to GitBook's API for AI assistants and LLM applications.

The GitBook MCP server enables programmatic access to GitBook Organizations, Spaces, Collections, and Content through a standardized MCP interface. It provides 12 tools for content operations and 6 AI-powered prompts for documentation workflows.

Configuration

GitBook API token (obtain from https://app.gitbook.com/account/developer) - Your GitBook Organization ID (optional but recommended)

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Maintainer setup documentation.

Recorded tools

Check the linked publisher documentation and your connected client's tool list. Names and availability can vary with the server version and account permissions.

Tool	What it does
organizationId	optional): Organization ID to filter collections
spaceId	optional): The ID of the space containing the file
query	required): Search query string
pageId	required): The ID of the page to retrieve
format	optional): Output format ("document" or "markdown", defaults to "document")
metadata	optional): Include revision metadata (boolean, defaults to false)
computed	optional): Include computed revision data (boolean, defaults to false)
pagePath	required): The path of the page to retrieve
fileId	required): The ID of the file to retrieve
collectionId	required): The ID of the collection

How to install the Gitbook MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "gitbook-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "gitbook-mcp",
        "--organization-id=your_organization_id"
      ],
      "env": {
        "GITBOOK_API_TOKEN": "YOUR_GITBOOK_API_TOKEN"
      }
    }
  }
}

From the project documentation. Replace placeholders and example paths before connecting.

Configuration

GitBook API token (obtain from https://app.gitbook.com/account/developer) - Your GitBook Organization ID (optional but recommended)

Variable	Description	Required
GITBOOK_API_TOKEN	Declared in the maintainer’s client configuration.	Check documentation

Example prompts to try

“Use Gitbook MCP to Prerequisites.”
“Use Gitbook MCP to Tools.”
“Use Gitbook MCP to Prompts.”

Frequently asked questions

GitBook Model Context Protocol server - read and search GitBook documentation with AI assistants Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.