source-library

About source-library

Use source-library with your agent

claude mcp add source-library -- npx -y @source-library/mcp-server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "source-library": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@source-library/mcp-server"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently asked questions

What is source-library?

source-library is an MCP (Model Context Protocol) server by embassy-of-the-free-mind in the Search category. Search 22,000+ rare pre-modern texts with AI English translations, summaries, and 73K+ images.

How do I connect source-library to Claude, Cursor, or another MCP client?

Install source-library from its npm package (@source-library/mcp-server) and register it under "mcpServers" in your client's MCP configuration — for example claude_desktop_config.json or Cursor's mcp.json — then restart the client.

Is source-library open source?

Yes — the source code is public at github.com/embassy-of-the-free-mind/sourcelibrary-v2, with 9 GitHub stars.

Can AI agents pay to use source-library?

Not yet through Loomal — source-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.