# Readwise MCP Server [[Model Context Protocol (MCP)]] server for [[Readwise]] and Reader. Acts as a bridge between LLM clients and Readwise, enabling AI apps like [[Claude]], ChatGPT, and other MCP-compatible tools to interact with the Readwise library without requiring a terminal. Alternative to the [[Readwise CLI]] for users who prefer GUI-based AI tools over command-line agents. ## Features - Query saved highlights through AI assistants - Semantic search across reading annotations - Integration with multiple platforms (Claude Desktop, Raycast, ChatGPT) ## Setup ### Hosted server (recommended) Configure via the MCP setup page at https://mcp2.readwise.io ### Local server (npx) Requirements: - Node.js installed on your system - A Readwise Access Token (obtain from https://readwise.io/access_token) - Platform-specific configuration Add to `claude_desktop_config.json`: ```json { "mcpServers": { "readwise": { "command": "npx", "args": ["-y", "@readwise/readwise-mcp"], "env": { "READWISE_ACCESS_TOKEN": "your_access_token_here" } } } } ``` ## Platform Support - **Claude Desktop**: Full integration with visible MCP indicators (Cowork) - **Raycast**: MacOS-specific launcher integration via AI Chat - **ChatGPT**: Limited to Pro, Team, or Enterprise subscription tiers - **Any MCP-compatible AI application** ## Capabilities Provides the same core functionality as the [[Readwise CLI]] via MCP tools: - Search documents and highlights - Read saved documents - Save URLs to Reader - Create highlights and notes - Tag and organize documents - Access daily review - Export library ## References - Setup: https://readwise.io/mcp - MCP server: https://mcp2.readwise.io - Documentation: https://docs.readwise.io/readwise/guides/mcp - NPM Package: https://www.npmjs.com/package/@readwise/readwise-mcp - GitHub: https://github.com/readwiseio/readwise-mcp ## Related - [[Readwise]] - [[Readwise CLI]] - [[Readwise AI Skills]] - [[Model Context Protocol (MCP)]]