SERVER

Project Gutenberg MCP

Rank #52,085

io.github.bobbyhouse/project-gutenberg-mcp

MCP server providing project-gutenberg-mcp capabilities

4 versions

by bobbyhouse (2 servers)View repository ↗

Listed & last published

Mar 25, 2026

PURPOSE

What you can do with Project Gutenberg MCP

Project Gutenberg MCP is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server published by bobbyhouse. It ranks #52,085 of 167,945 active servers on MCP Toplist. Project Gutenberg MCP is listed across 2 registries — Official MCP and Glama, with 4 tracked versions. It was first listed on Mar 25, 2026 and most recently updated on Mar 25, 2026.

Not verifiedMCP Toplist has not yet written a checked profile for this server, so the paragraph above is assembled from registry data only. The repository README is the authority on what it does.

CAPABILITIES AND LIMITATIONS

What Project Gutenberg MCP can and cannot do

Not verifiedMCP Toplist has not catalogued this server's tools or limitations. The repository README lists them.

REQUIREMENTS

What you need before using Project Gutenberg MCP

DeclaredAPI keyCredentials declared

The registry listing declares required configuration before first use — typically an API key, token or connection string set via environment variables.

Declared by Glama, last synced Nov 3, 2026. Not independently verified by MCP Toplist.

Declared in the registry install config

GUTENBERG_BASE_URL · required
GUTENBERG_TOOLS · required
GUTENBERG_BOOK_ID · optional
GUTENBERG_CHUNK_SIZE · optional
GUTENBERG_LANGUAGE · optional

INSTALLATION AND FIRST TASK

Connect Project Gutenberg MCP and confirm it works

Docker image

claude mcp add project-gutenberg-mcp -e "GUTENBERG_BASE_URL=<your GUTENBERG_BASE_URL>" -e "GUTENBERG_TOOLS=<your GUTENBERG_TOOLS>" -e "GUTENBERG_BOOK_ID=<your GUTENBERG_BOOK_ID>" -e "GUTENBERG_CHUNK_SIZE=<your GUTENBERG_CHUNK_SIZE>" -e "GUTENBERG_LANGUAGE=<your GUTENBERG_LANGUAGE>" -- docker run -i --rm roberthouse224/project-gutenberg-mcp:1.2.0

Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

Docker image

[mcp_servers.project-gutenberg-mcp]
command = "docker"
args = ["run", "-i", "--rm", "roberthouse224/project-gutenberg-mcp:1.2.0"]

[mcp_servers.project-gutenberg-mcp.env]
GUTENBERG_BASE_URL = "<your GUTENBERG_BASE_URL>"
GUTENBERG_TOOLS = "<your GUTENBERG_TOOLS>"
GUTENBERG_BOOK_ID = "<your GUTENBERG_BOOK_ID>"
GUTENBERG_CHUNK_SIZE = "<your GUTENBERG_CHUNK_SIZE>"
GUTENBERG_LANGUAGE = "<your GUTENBERG_LANGUAGE>"

Add to ~/.codex/config.toml. Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

Docker image

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "project-gutenberg-mcp": {
      "command": "docker",
      "args": [
        "run",
        "-i",
        "--rm",
        "roberthouse224/project-gutenberg-mcp:1.2.0"
      ],
      "env": {
        "GUTENBERG_BASE_URL": "<your GUTENBERG_BASE_URL>",
        "GUTENBERG_TOOLS": "<your GUTENBERG_TOOLS>",
        "GUTENBERG_BOOK_ID": "<your GUTENBERG_BOOK_ID>",
        "GUTENBERG_CHUNK_SIZE": "<your GUTENBERG_CHUNK_SIZE>",
        "GUTENBERG_LANGUAGE": "<your GUTENBERG_LANGUAGE>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Add to claude_desktop_config.json (Settings → Developer → Edit Config). Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

Docker image

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "project-gutenberg-mcp": {
      "command": "docker",
      "args": [
        "run",
        "-i",
        "--rm",
        "roberthouse224/project-gutenberg-mcp:1.2.0"
      ],
      "env": {
        "GUTENBERG_BASE_URL": "<your GUTENBERG_BASE_URL>",
        "GUTENBERG_TOOLS": "<your GUTENBERG_TOOLS>",
        "GUTENBERG_BOOK_ID": "<your GUTENBERG_BOOK_ID>",
        "GUTENBERG_CHUNK_SIZE": "<your GUTENBERG_CHUNK_SIZE>",
        "GUTENBERG_LANGUAGE": "<your GUTENBERG_LANGUAGE>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Add to ~/.cursor/mcp.json (global) or .cursor/mcp.json (per project). Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

Docker image

{
  "servers": {
    "project-gutenberg-mcp": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "docker",
      "args": [
        "run",
        "-i",
        "--rm",
        "roberthouse224/project-gutenberg-mcp:1.2.0"
      ],
      "env": {
        "GUTENBERG_BASE_URL": "<your GUTENBERG_BASE_URL>",
        "GUTENBERG_TOOLS": "<your GUTENBERG_TOOLS>",
        "GUTENBERG_BOOK_ID": "<your GUTENBERG_BOOK_ID>",
        "GUTENBERG_CHUNK_SIZE": "<your GUTENBERG_CHUNK_SIZE>",
        "GUTENBERG_LANGUAGE": "<your GUTENBERG_LANGUAGE>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Save as .vscode/mcp.json in your workspace. Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

Docker image

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "project-gutenberg-mcp": {
      "command": "docker",
      "args": [
        "run",
        "-i",
        "--rm",
        "roberthouse224/project-gutenberg-mcp:1.2.0"
      ],
      "env": {
        "GUTENBERG_BASE_URL": "<your GUTENBERG_BASE_URL>",
        "GUTENBERG_TOOLS": "<your GUTENBERG_TOOLS>",
        "GUTENBERG_BOOK_ID": "<your GUTENBERG_BOOK_ID>",
        "GUTENBERG_CHUNK_SIZE": "<your GUTENBERG_CHUNK_SIZE>",
        "GUTENBERG_LANGUAGE": "<your GUTENBERG_LANGUAGE>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Add to ~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json. Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

Docker image

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "project-gutenberg-mcp": {
      "command": "docker",
      "args": [
        "run",
        "-i",
        "--rm",
        "roberthouse224/project-gutenberg-mcp:1.2.0"
      ],
      "env": {
        "GUTENBERG_BASE_URL": "<your GUTENBERG_BASE_URL>",
        "GUTENBERG_TOOLS": "<your GUTENBERG_TOOLS>",
        "GUTENBERG_BOOK_ID": "<your GUTENBERG_BOOK_ID>",
        "GUTENBERG_CHUNK_SIZE": "<your GUTENBERG_CHUNK_SIZE>",
        "GUTENBERG_LANGUAGE": "<your GUTENBERG_LANGUAGE>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

First successful task

After adding the config, ask your client to list this server's tools. A tool list confirms the connection; an empty list or an error means the server did not start or needs credentials.

ALTERNATIVES

When to choose another server

Other servers by bobbyhouse

Append Log#120,876

View all bobbyhouse servers →

No task-specific alternatives are catalogued for Project Gutenberg MCPyet; the list above is its publisher's other servers.

MAINTENANCE AND EVIDENCE

What changed, and when this was checked

First listed: Mar 25, 2026
Latest version published: Mar 25, 2026
Version history: 4 versions tracked (below)
Requirements evidence: Declared by Glama, last synced Nov 3, 2026. Not independently verified by MCP Toplist.
Profile checked: Not yet — purpose, capabilities and requirements above come from registry data only
Ranking data as of: Nov 3, 2026

Registry sightings

Official MCP ↗listed since Apr 25, 2026 · still listed
Glama ↗listed since Sep 21, 2026 · still listed

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VERSIONS

Available versions (4)

Version	Published
1.2.0	Mar 25, 2026
1.1.0	Mar 25, 2026
1.0.0	Mar 25, 2026
0.1.0	Nov 25, 2024

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Who maintains Project Gutenberg MCP?: Project Gutenberg MCP is maintained by bobbyhouse, which publishes 2 MCP servers (4 total versions) tracked on MCP Toplist.
Is Project Gutenberg MCP listed on the Official MCP Registry?: Yes — Project Gutenberg MCP is listed on the Official MCP Registry, alongside Glama.
How many versions does Project Gutenberg MCP have?: MCP Toplist tracks 4 versions of Project Gutenberg MCP, most recently published on Mar 25, 2026.
Where can I find the source code for Project Gutenberg MCP?: The source code for Project Gutenberg MCP is hosted at github.com/bobbyhouse/project-gutenberg-mcp.

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