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Overview

Reader Server is an MCP (Multi-Channel Publishing) server that exposes your Readwise Reader documents as resources, allowing for easy access and management of your reading materials.

To use Reader Server, set up the server by following the installation instructions on the GitHub repository, and then connect it to your Readwise Reader account to access your documents.

  • Exposes Readwise Reader documents as resources - Facilitates easy access to reading materials - Built with Python for flexibility and customization
  1. Accessing and managing reading materials from Readwise in a centralized server.
  2. Integrating with other applications to enhance reading experiences.
  3. Automating the retrieval of reading resources for research purposes.

Add to your AI client

Use these steps to connect Reader Server in Cursor, Claude, VS Code, and other MCP-compatible apps. The same JSON appears in the Use with menu above for one-click copy.

Cursor

Add this to your .cursor/mcp.json file in your project root, then restart Cursor.

.cursor/mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "reader-mcp-server-py-xinthink": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-reader-mcp-server-py-xinthink"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Claude Desktop

Add this server entry to the mcpServers object in your Claude Desktop config, then restart the app.

~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json (macOS) or %APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json (Windows)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "reader-mcp-server-py-xinthink": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-reader-mcp-server-py-xinthink"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Claude Code

Add this to your project's .mcp.json file. Claude Code will detect it automatically.

.mcp.json (project root)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "reader-mcp-server-py-xinthink": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-reader-mcp-server-py-xinthink"
      ]
    }
  }
}

VS Code (Copilot)

Add this to your .vscode/mcp.json file. Requires the GitHub Copilot extension with MCP support enabled.

.vscode/mcp.json

{
  "servers": {
    "reader-mcp-server-py-xinthink": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-reader-mcp-server-py-xinthink"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Windsurf

Add this to your Windsurf MCP config file, then restart Windsurf.

~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "reader-mcp-server-py-xinthink": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-reader-mcp-server-py-xinthink"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Cline

Open Cline settings, navigate to MCP Servers, and add this server configuration.

Cline MCP Settings (via UI)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "reader-mcp-server-py-xinthink": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-reader-mcp-server-py-xinthink"
      ]
    }
  }
}

FAQ

What is an MCP server?

An MCP server allows for the management and distribution of content across multiple channels, making it easier to access and utilize resources.

Is Reader Server free to use?

Yes! Reader Server is open-source and free to use for everyone.

What programming language is Reader Server built with?

Reader Server is built using Python.

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