How do I install the readwise reader 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 `READWISE_TOKEN` 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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Readwise Reader MCP Server

MCP server for Readwise Reader API

Local serverstdioTypeScript

What is the Readwise Reader MCP Server?

MCP server for Readwise Reader API

What the server does

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for the Readwise Reader API, built with TypeScript and the official Claude SDK.

Secure Authentication — Uses environment variables for token storage
Document Management — Save, list, update, and delete documents with complete metadata
Tag Management — List and filter by tags
Rich Filtering — Filter documents by location, category, tags, and more
Pagination Support — Handle large document collections
LLM-Friendly Content — HTML content automatically converted to clean text using r.jina.ai

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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
readwise_save_document
readwise_list_documents
readwise_update_document
readwise_delete_document
readwise_list_tags
readwise_topic_search

How to install the Readwise Reader MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "readwise-reader": {
      "command": "node",
      "args": [
        "/path/to/your/reader_readwise_mcp/dist/index.js"
      ],
      "env": {
        "READWISE_TOKEN": "YOUR_READWISE_TOKEN"
      }
    }
  }
}

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

Configuration

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

Example prompts to try

“Use Readwise Reader MCP to readwise save document.”
“Use Readwise Reader MCP to readwise list documents.”
“Use Readwise Reader MCP to readwise update document.”

Frequently asked questions

MCP server for Readwise Reader API Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.