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Literature Clock

Rank #22,990

io.github.markusvankempen/literature-clock-mcp

A line for the current minute, from literature, copyright-free books, or an original voice.

1 version

by markusvankempen (9 servers)View repository ↗

Listed & last published

Sep 26, 2026

PURPOSE

What you can do with Literature Clock

Literature Clock is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server published by markusvankempen. It ranks #22,990 of 144,396 active servers on MCP Toplist. Literature Clock is listed across 2 registries — Official MCP and Glama, with 1 tracked version. It was first listed on Sep 26, 2026 and most recently updated on Sep 26, 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 Literature Clock 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 Literature Clock

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

ADMIN_PASSWORD · optional
ADMIN_USER · optional
MCP_API_KEY · optional
AUTH_MODE · optional
RATE_LIMIT · optional

INSTALLATION AND FIRST TASK

Connect Literature Clock and confirm it works

npm package

claude mcp add literature-clock-mcp -e "ADMIN_PASSWORD=<your ADMIN_PASSWORD>" -e "ADMIN_USER=<your ADMIN_USER>" -e "MCP_API_KEY=<your MCP_API_KEY>" -e "AUTH_MODE=<your AUTH_MODE>" -e "RATE_LIMIT=<your RATE_LIMIT>" -- npx -y literature-clock-mcp

Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

npm package

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

[mcp_servers.literature-clock-mcp.env]
ADMIN_PASSWORD = "<your ADMIN_PASSWORD>"
ADMIN_USER = "<your ADMIN_USER>"
MCP_API_KEY = "<your MCP_API_KEY>"
AUTH_MODE = "<your AUTH_MODE>"
RATE_LIMIT = "<your RATE_LIMIT>"

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

npm package

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "literature-clock-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "literature-clock-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "ADMIN_PASSWORD": "<your ADMIN_PASSWORD>",
        "ADMIN_USER": "<your ADMIN_USER>",
        "MCP_API_KEY": "<your MCP_API_KEY>",
        "AUTH_MODE": "<your AUTH_MODE>",
        "RATE_LIMIT": "<your RATE_LIMIT>"
      }
    }
  }
}

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

npm package

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "literature-clock-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "literature-clock-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "ADMIN_PASSWORD": "<your ADMIN_PASSWORD>",
        "ADMIN_USER": "<your ADMIN_USER>",
        "MCP_API_KEY": "<your MCP_API_KEY>",
        "AUTH_MODE": "<your AUTH_MODE>",
        "RATE_LIMIT": "<your RATE_LIMIT>"
      }
    }
  }
}

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

npm package

{
  "servers": {
    "literature-clock-mcp": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "literature-clock-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "ADMIN_PASSWORD": "<your ADMIN_PASSWORD>",
        "ADMIN_USER": "<your ADMIN_USER>",
        "MCP_API_KEY": "<your MCP_API_KEY>",
        "AUTH_MODE": "<your AUTH_MODE>",
        "RATE_LIMIT": "<your RATE_LIMIT>"
      }
    }
  }
}

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

npm package

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "literature-clock-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "literature-clock-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "ADMIN_PASSWORD": "<your ADMIN_PASSWORD>",
        "ADMIN_USER": "<your ADMIN_USER>",
        "MCP_API_KEY": "<your MCP_API_KEY>",
        "AUTH_MODE": "<your AUTH_MODE>",
        "RATE_LIMIT": "<your RATE_LIMIT>"
      }
    }
  }
}

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

npm package

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "literature-clock-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "literature-clock-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "ADMIN_PASSWORD": "<your ADMIN_PASSWORD>",
        "ADMIN_USER": "<your ADMIN_USER>",
        "MCP_API_KEY": "<your MCP_API_KEY>",
        "AUTH_MODE": "<your AUTH_MODE>",
        "RATE_LIMIT": "<your RATE_LIMIT>"
      }
    }
  }
}

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 markusvankempen

View all markusvankempen servers →

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

MAINTENANCE AND EVIDENCE

What changed, and when this was checked

First listed: Sep 26, 2026
Latest version published: Sep 26, 2026
Version history: 1 version 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 Sep 27, 2026 · still listed
Glama ↗listed since Sep 27, 2026 · still listed

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VERSIONS

Available versions (1)

Version	Published
1.6.2	Sep 26, 2026

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Who maintains Literature Clock?: Literature Clock is maintained by markusvankempen, which publishes 9 MCP servers (28 total versions) tracked on MCP Toplist.
Is Literature Clock listed on the Official MCP Registry?: Yes — Literature Clock is listed on the Official MCP Registry, alongside Glama.
How many versions does Literature Clock have?: MCP Toplist tracks 1 version of Literature Clock, most recently published on Sep 26, 2026.
Where can I find the source code for Literature Clock?: The source code for Literature Clock is hosted at github.com/markusvankempen/literature-clock-mcp.

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