About gutendex
gutendex is an MCP server published by pipeworx-io in the Blockchain category: gutendex MCP — wraps Gutendex API for Project Gutenberg books (free, no auth).
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Install
git clone https://github.com/pipeworx-io/mcp-gutendexThis server has no ConduID identity, so agent calls to it are not receipted. Pin the version you install and review the source before granting it credentials.
Tools (4)
books_by_topicBrowse books by subject or topic (e.g., 'science fiction', 'philosophy'). Returns matching titles, authors, and IDs.
Parameters not published.
get_bookGet full details for a book by ID. Returns title, author, publication year, language, available formats, and download count.
Parameters not published.
popular_booksGet the most downloaded books ranked by popularity. Returns titles, authors, IDs, and download statistics.
Parameters not published.
search_booksSearch for books by title or author name. Returns book IDs, titles, authors, and download counts.
Parameters not published.
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README
mcp-gutendex
Gutendex MCP — wraps Gutendex API for Project Gutenberg books (free, no auth)
Part of Pipeworx — an MCP gateway connecting AI agents to 250+ live data sources.
Tools
| Tool | Description |
|---|---|
search_books |
Search for books by title or author name. Returns book IDs, titles, authors, and download counts. |
get_book |
Get full details for a book by ID. Returns title, author, publication year, language, available formats, and download count. |
popular_books |
Get the most downloaded books ranked by popularity. Returns titles, authors, IDs, and download statistics. |
books_by_topic |
Browse books by subject or topic (e.g., 'science fiction', 'philosophy'). Returns matching titles, authors, and IDs. |
Quick Start
Add to your MCP client (Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf, etc.):
{
"mcpServers": {
"gutendex": {
"url": "https://gateway.pipeworx.io/gutendex/mcp"
}
}
}
Or connect to the full Pipeworx gateway for access to all 250+ data sources:
{
"mcpServers": {
"pipeworx": {
"url": "https://gateway.pipeworx.io/mcp"
}
}
}
Using with ask_pipeworx
Instead of calling tools directly, you can ask questions in plain English:
ask_pipeworx({ question: "your question about Gutendex data" })
The gateway picks the right tool and fills the arguments automatically.
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License
MIT
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