Open Library

About Open Library

Use Open Library with your agent

claude mcp add --transport http open-library https://gateway.pipeworx.io/open-library/mcp

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "open-library": {
      "url": "https://gateway.pipeworx.io/open-library/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Frequently asked questions

What is Open Library?

Open Library is an MCP (Model Context Protocol) server by pipeworx-io. Open Library MCP — Internet Archive's open book metadata

How do I connect Open Library to Claude, Cursor, or another MCP client?

Open Library is a remote MCP server — add its endpoint (https://gateway.pipeworx.io/open-library/mcp) to your client's MCP configuration (for example with "claude mcp add", or under "mcpServers" in Cursor's mcp.json) and restart the client.

Is Open Library open source?

Yes — the source code is public at github.com/pipeworx-io/mcp-open-library.

Can AI agents pay to use Open Library?

Not yet through Loomal — Open Library is listed as a free directory entry. If its maintainer verifies ownership, they can set per-call USDC pricing that agents pay over x402, with settlement on Base.