Reader MCP Server

Connect your Readwise Reader library to LLMs.

Local serverstdioPython

What is the Reader MCP Server?

Connect your Readwise Reader library to LLMs.

What it actually does

This repository also includes a standalone skill for interacting with Readwise Reader API directly via HTTP requests. The skill provides knowledge and examples for using the Reader API without requiring an MCP server.

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that seamlessly integrates with your Readwise Reader library. This server enables MCP-compatible clients like Claude and VS Code to interact with your Reader library, providing capabilities for document listing, retrieval, and updates. It serves as a bridge between MCP clients and your personal knowledge repository in Readwise Reader.

  • List, create, update, and delete documents
  • Full API coverage (list, save, update, delete, tags, bulk operations)
  • Authentication and rate limit guidance
  • Code examples in Python

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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.

ToolWhat it does
list_documentsList documents from Reader with flexible filtering and pagination.

How to install the Reader MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "reader": {
      "command": "uv",
      "args": [
        "--directory",
        "/absolute/path/to/your/reader/server",
        "run",
        "main.py"
      ],
      "env": {
        "READWISE_ACCESS_TOKEN": "your-token-here"
      }
    }
  }
}

Configuration as documented by the project. Restart the client after saving.

Configuration

VariableDescriptionRequired
READWISE_ACCESS_TOKENCredential the server authenticates with.Yes

Example prompts to try

  • “Use Reader to list documents.”
  • “Use Reader to Input.”
  • “Use Reader to Returns.”

Frequently asked questions

The server runs on Python using `uv` as the package manager.