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calibre-mcp

Rank #3,113

io.github.caelum29/calibre-mcp

Calibre ebook library server: search, read content, curate metadata, semantic search, gated writes.

25 versions

17 GitHub stars

by caelum29 (2 servers)View repository ↗

First listed

Jul 1, 2026

Last publish date

Aug 21, 2026

PURPOSE

What you can do with calibre-mcp

calibre-mcp is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server published by caelum29. It ranks #3,113 of 144,396 active servers on MCP Toplist, and its repository has 17 GitHub stars. calibre-mcp is listed across 2 registries — Official MCP and Glama, with 25 tracked versions. It was first listed on Jul 1, 2026 and most recently updated on Aug 21, 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 calibre-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 calibre-mcp

DeclaredNo credentialsNo credentials declared

The registry listing declares no required environment variables or authentication. This is declared metadata, not a verified install — the repository README is the authority.

Declared by Glama, last synced Oct 16, 2026. Not independently verified by MCP Toplist.

Declared in the registry install config

CALIBRE_MCP_SERVER_URL · optional
CALIBRE_MCP_LIBRARY · optional
CALIBRE_MCP_ENABLE_WRITE · optional
CALIBRE_MCP_CALIBREDB_PATH · optional

INSTALLATION AND FIRST TASK

Connect calibre-mcp and confirm it works

npm package

claude mcp add calibre-mcp -e "CALIBRE_MCP_SERVER_URL=<your CALIBRE_MCP_SERVER_URL>" -e "CALIBRE_MCP_LIBRARY=<your CALIBRE_MCP_LIBRARY>" -e "CALIBRE_MCP_ENABLE_WRITE=<your CALIBRE_MCP_ENABLE_WRITE>" -e "CALIBRE_MCP_CALIBREDB_PATH=<your CALIBRE_MCP_CALIBREDB_PATH>" -- npx -y calibre-mcp

Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

npm package

[mcp_servers.calibre-mcp]
command = "npx"
args = ["-y", "calibre-mcp"]

[mcp_servers.calibre-mcp.env]
CALIBRE_MCP_SERVER_URL = "<your CALIBRE_MCP_SERVER_URL>"
CALIBRE_MCP_LIBRARY = "<your CALIBRE_MCP_LIBRARY>"
CALIBRE_MCP_ENABLE_WRITE = "<your CALIBRE_MCP_ENABLE_WRITE>"
CALIBRE_MCP_CALIBREDB_PATH = "<your CALIBRE_MCP_CALIBREDB_PATH>"

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

npm package

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "calibre-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "calibre-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "CALIBRE_MCP_SERVER_URL": "<your CALIBRE_MCP_SERVER_URL>",
        "CALIBRE_MCP_LIBRARY": "<your CALIBRE_MCP_LIBRARY>",
        "CALIBRE_MCP_ENABLE_WRITE": "<your CALIBRE_MCP_ENABLE_WRITE>",
        "CALIBRE_MCP_CALIBREDB_PATH": "<your CALIBRE_MCP_CALIBREDB_PATH>"
      }
    }
  }
}

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

npm package

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "calibre-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "calibre-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "CALIBRE_MCP_SERVER_URL": "<your CALIBRE_MCP_SERVER_URL>",
        "CALIBRE_MCP_LIBRARY": "<your CALIBRE_MCP_LIBRARY>",
        "CALIBRE_MCP_ENABLE_WRITE": "<your CALIBRE_MCP_ENABLE_WRITE>",
        "CALIBRE_MCP_CALIBREDB_PATH": "<your CALIBRE_MCP_CALIBREDB_PATH>"
      }
    }
  }
}

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

npm package

{
  "servers": {
    "calibre-mcp": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "calibre-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "CALIBRE_MCP_SERVER_URL": "<your CALIBRE_MCP_SERVER_URL>",
        "CALIBRE_MCP_LIBRARY": "<your CALIBRE_MCP_LIBRARY>",
        "CALIBRE_MCP_ENABLE_WRITE": "<your CALIBRE_MCP_ENABLE_WRITE>",
        "CALIBRE_MCP_CALIBREDB_PATH": "<your CALIBRE_MCP_CALIBREDB_PATH>"
      }
    }
  }
}

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

npm package

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "calibre-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "calibre-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "CALIBRE_MCP_SERVER_URL": "<your CALIBRE_MCP_SERVER_URL>",
        "CALIBRE_MCP_LIBRARY": "<your CALIBRE_MCP_LIBRARY>",
        "CALIBRE_MCP_ENABLE_WRITE": "<your CALIBRE_MCP_ENABLE_WRITE>",
        "CALIBRE_MCP_CALIBREDB_PATH": "<your CALIBRE_MCP_CALIBREDB_PATH>"
      }
    }
  }
}

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

npm package

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "calibre-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "calibre-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "CALIBRE_MCP_SERVER_URL": "<your CALIBRE_MCP_SERVER_URL>",
        "CALIBRE_MCP_LIBRARY": "<your CALIBRE_MCP_LIBRARY>",
        "CALIBRE_MCP_ENABLE_WRITE": "<your CALIBRE_MCP_ENABLE_WRITE>",
        "CALIBRE_MCP_CALIBREDB_PATH": "<your CALIBRE_MCP_CALIBREDB_PATH>"
      }
    }
  }
}

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 caelum29

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

MAINTENANCE AND EVIDENCE

What changed, and when this was checked

First listed: Jul 1, 2026
Latest version published: Aug 21, 2026
Version history: 25 versions tracked (below)
Requirements evidence: Declared by Glama, last synced Oct 16, 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: Oct 16, 2026

Registry sightings

Official MCP ↗listed since Jul 18, 2026 · still listed
Glama ↗listed since Jul 30, 2026 · still listed

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VERSIONS

Available versions (25)

Version	Published
0.7.4	Aug 21, 2026
0.7.3	Aug 18, 2026
0.7.2	Jul 27, 2026
0.7.1	Jul 27, 2026
0.7.0	Jul 27, 2026
0.6.4	Jul 22, 2026
0.6.3	Jul 21, 2026
0.6.2	Jul 21, 2026
0.6.1	Jul 21, 2026
0.6.0	Jul 20, 2026
0.5.2	Jul 19, 2026
0.5.1	Jul 19, 2026
0.5.0	Jul 19, 2026
0.4.2	Jul 18, 2026
0.4.1	Jul 18, 2026
0.4.0	Jul 18, 2026
0.3.0	Jul 18, 2026
0.2.1	Jul 11, 2026
0.2.0	Jul 9, 2026
0.1.5	Jul 2, 2026
0.1.4	Jul 2, 2026
0.1.3	Jul 2, 2026
0.1.2	Jul 2, 2026
0.1.1	Jul 2, 2026
0.1.0	Jul 1, 2026

STANDING

#3,113of 144,396 active serversTop 5%

Ranks ahead of 141,283 of 144,396 servers on MCP Toplist.

Recent momentum

+15GitHub stars since Jul 20 (+750%)

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Who maintains calibre-mcp?: calibre-mcp is maintained by caelum29, which publishes 2 MCP servers (25 total versions) tracked on MCP Toplist.
Is calibre-mcp listed on the Official MCP Registry?: Yes — calibre-mcp is listed on the Official MCP Registry, alongside Glama.
How many versions does calibre-mcp have?: MCP Toplist tracks 25 versions of calibre-mcp, most recently published on Aug 21, 2026.
Where can I find the source code for calibre-mcp?: The source code for calibre-mcp is hosted at github.com/caelum29/calibre-mcp.

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