Library of Congress
Rank #10,204io.github.smeet666/mcp-libraryofcongress
Search inside scanned US newspapers and browse the Library of Congress catalogue. No API key.
What you can do with Library of Congress
Library of Congress is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server published by smeet666. It ranks #10,204 of 176,402 active servers on MCP Toplist. Library of Congress is listed across 3 registries — Official MCP, Glama and Smithery, with 9 tracked versions. It was first listed on Aug 5, 2026 and most recently updated on Oct 29, 2026.
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What Library of Congress can and cannot do
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What you need before using Library of Congress
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 Nov 14, 2026. Not independently verified by MCP Toplist.
- LOC_USER_AGENT · optional
- LOC_MIN_INTERVAL_MS · optional
- LOC_TIMEOUT_MS · optional
- LOC_NEWSPAPER_TIMEOUT_MS · optional
- LOC_LOG_LEVEL · optional
Connect Library of Congress and confirm it works
claude mcp add mcp-libraryofcongress -e "LOC_USER_AGENT=<your LOC_USER_AGENT>" -e "LOC_MIN_INTERVAL_MS=<your LOC_MIN_INTERVAL_MS>" -e "LOC_TIMEOUT_MS=<your LOC_TIMEOUT_MS>" -e "LOC_NEWSPAPER_TIMEOUT_MS=<your LOC_NEWSPAPER_TIMEOUT_MS>" -e "LOC_LOG_LEVEL=<your LOC_LOG_LEVEL>" -- npx -y mcp-libraryofcongressReplace each placeholder with your own value before saving.
Published as mcp bundle `https://github.com/smeet666/mcp-libraryofcongress/releases/download/v3.1.0/mcp-libraryofcongress-3.1.0.mcpb` — install it through your client’s extension manager.
[mcp_servers.mcp-libraryofcongress]
command = "npx"
args = ["-y", "mcp-libraryofcongress"]
[mcp_servers.mcp-libraryofcongress.env]
LOC_USER_AGENT = "<your LOC_USER_AGENT>"
LOC_MIN_INTERVAL_MS = "<your LOC_MIN_INTERVAL_MS>"
LOC_TIMEOUT_MS = "<your LOC_TIMEOUT_MS>"
LOC_NEWSPAPER_TIMEOUT_MS = "<your LOC_NEWSPAPER_TIMEOUT_MS>"
LOC_LOG_LEVEL = "<your LOC_LOG_LEVEL>"Add to ~/.codex/config.toml. Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.
Published as mcp bundle `https://github.com/smeet666/mcp-libraryofcongress/releases/download/v3.1.0/mcp-libraryofcongress-3.1.0.mcpb` — install it through your client’s extension manager.
{
"mcpServers": {
"mcp-libraryofcongress": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"mcp-libraryofcongress"
],
"env": {
"LOC_USER_AGENT": "<your LOC_USER_AGENT>",
"LOC_MIN_INTERVAL_MS": "<your LOC_MIN_INTERVAL_MS>",
"LOC_TIMEOUT_MS": "<your LOC_TIMEOUT_MS>",
"LOC_NEWSPAPER_TIMEOUT_MS": "<your LOC_NEWSPAPER_TIMEOUT_MS>",
"LOC_LOG_LEVEL": "<your LOC_LOG_LEVEL>"
}
}
}
}Add to claude_desktop_config.json (Settings → Developer → Edit Config). Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.
Published as mcp bundle `https://github.com/smeet666/mcp-libraryofcongress/releases/download/v3.1.0/mcp-libraryofcongress-3.1.0.mcpb` — install it through your client’s extension manager.
{
"mcpServers": {
"mcp-libraryofcongress": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"mcp-libraryofcongress"
],
"env": {
"LOC_USER_AGENT": "<your LOC_USER_AGENT>",
"LOC_MIN_INTERVAL_MS": "<your LOC_MIN_INTERVAL_MS>",
"LOC_TIMEOUT_MS": "<your LOC_TIMEOUT_MS>",
"LOC_NEWSPAPER_TIMEOUT_MS": "<your LOC_NEWSPAPER_TIMEOUT_MS>",
"LOC_LOG_LEVEL": "<your LOC_LOG_LEVEL>"
}
}
}
}Add to ~/.cursor/mcp.json (global) or .cursor/mcp.json (per project). Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.
Published as mcp bundle `https://github.com/smeet666/mcp-libraryofcongress/releases/download/v3.1.0/mcp-libraryofcongress-3.1.0.mcpb` — install it through your client’s extension manager.
{
"servers": {
"mcp-libraryofcongress": {
"type": "stdio",
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"mcp-libraryofcongress"
],
"env": {
"LOC_USER_AGENT": "<your LOC_USER_AGENT>",
"LOC_MIN_INTERVAL_MS": "<your LOC_MIN_INTERVAL_MS>",
"LOC_TIMEOUT_MS": "<your LOC_TIMEOUT_MS>",
"LOC_NEWSPAPER_TIMEOUT_MS": "<your LOC_NEWSPAPER_TIMEOUT_MS>",
"LOC_LOG_LEVEL": "<your LOC_LOG_LEVEL>"
}
}
}
}Save as .vscode/mcp.json in your workspace. Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.
Published as mcp bundle `https://github.com/smeet666/mcp-libraryofcongress/releases/download/v3.1.0/mcp-libraryofcongress-3.1.0.mcpb` — install it through your client’s extension manager.
{
"mcpServers": {
"mcp-libraryofcongress": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"mcp-libraryofcongress"
],
"env": {
"LOC_USER_AGENT": "<your LOC_USER_AGENT>",
"LOC_MIN_INTERVAL_MS": "<your LOC_MIN_INTERVAL_MS>",
"LOC_TIMEOUT_MS": "<your LOC_TIMEOUT_MS>",
"LOC_NEWSPAPER_TIMEOUT_MS": "<your LOC_NEWSPAPER_TIMEOUT_MS>",
"LOC_LOG_LEVEL": "<your LOC_LOG_LEVEL>"
}
}
}
}Add to ~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json. Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.
Published as mcp bundle `https://github.com/smeet666/mcp-libraryofcongress/releases/download/v3.1.0/mcp-libraryofcongress-3.1.0.mcpb` — install it through your client’s extension manager.
{
"mcpServers": {
"mcp-libraryofcongress": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"mcp-libraryofcongress"
],
"env": {
"LOC_USER_AGENT": "<your LOC_USER_AGENT>",
"LOC_MIN_INTERVAL_MS": "<your LOC_MIN_INTERVAL_MS>",
"LOC_TIMEOUT_MS": "<your LOC_TIMEOUT_MS>",
"LOC_NEWSPAPER_TIMEOUT_MS": "<your LOC_NEWSPAPER_TIMEOUT_MS>",
"LOC_LOG_LEVEL": "<your LOC_LOG_LEVEL>"
}
}
}
}Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.
Published as mcp bundle `https://github.com/smeet666/mcp-libraryofcongress/releases/download/v3.1.0/mcp-libraryofcongress-3.1.0.mcpb` — install it through your client’s extension manager.
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.
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No task-specific alternatives are catalogued for Library of Congressyet; the list above is its publisher's other servers.
What changed, and when this was checked
- First listed
- Aug 5, 2026
- Latest version published
- Oct 29, 2026
- Version history
- 9 versions tracked (below)
- Requirements evidence
- Declared by Glama, last synced Nov 14, 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 14, 2026
- Official MCP ↗listed since Aug 6, 2026 · still listed
- Glama ↗listed since Aug 6, 2026 · still listed
- Smithery ↗listed since Oct 28, 2026 · still listed
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Available versions (9)
| Version | Published |
|---|---|
| 3.1.0 | Oct 29, 2026 |
| 3.0.1 | Aug 29, 2026 |
| 3.0.0 | Aug 26, 2026 |
| 2.1.2 | Aug 14, 2026 |
| 2.1.1 | Aug 14, 2026 |
| 2.1.0 | Aug 9, 2026 |
| 2.0.0 | Aug 8, 2026 |
| 1.1.0 | Aug 7, 2026 |
| 1.0.0 | Aug 5, 2026 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Who maintains Library of Congress?
- Library of Congress is maintained by smeet666, which publishes 22 MCP servers (188 total versions) tracked on MCP Toplist.
- Is Library of Congress listed on the Official MCP Registry?
- Yes — Library of Congress is listed on the Official MCP Registry, alongside Glama and Smithery.
- How many versions does Library of Congress have?
- MCP Toplist tracks 9 versions of Library of Congress, most recently published on Oct 29, 2026.
- Where can I find the source code for Library of Congress?
- The source code for Library of Congress is hosted at github.com/smeet666/mcp-libraryofcongress.
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