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Quotewise MCP Server
Semantic quote search for AI assistants. Find quotes by meaning, verify attributions, with source transparency via QuoteSightings.
Quick Setup
Run the setup helper to get config for your client:
npx @quotewise/mcp setup
npx @quotewise/mcp setup claude-desktop
npx @quotewise/mcp setup gemini
Or follow the client-specific instructions below.
Setup by Client
Claude Code
claude mcp add --transport http quotewise https://mcp.quotewise.io/
Verify with claude mcp list or /mcp inside a session.
Claude Desktop
Add via Settings > Connectors in the app UI, or add to your config file using the mcp-remote bridge:
{
"mcpServers": {
"quotewise": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "mcp-remote", "https://mcp.quotewise.io/"]
}
}
}
| OS | Config Path |
|---|---|
| macOS | ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json |
| Windows | %APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json |
| Linux | ~/.config/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json |
Note: Claude Desktop does not support remote HTTP servers directly in the config file. The
mcp-remotebridge runs a local stdio process that proxies to the remote server. Requires Node.js.
ChatGPT
- Open ChatGPT Desktop > Settings > Connectors > Advanced > enable Developer Mode
- Click Create and enter
https://mcp.quotewise.io/as the MCP server URL - In each new chat: click + > More > Developer Mode to activate
Available to Pro, Plus, Business, Enterprise, and Education accounts.
Codex CLI
Add to ~/.codex/config.toml:
[mcp_servers.quotewise]
url = "https://mcp.quotewise.io/"
Gemini CLI
gemini mcp add --transport http quotewise https://mcp.quotewise.io/
Or add to ~/.gemini/settings.json:
{
"mcpServers": {
"quotewise": {
"httpUrl": "https://mcp.quotewise.io/"
}
}
}
Other MCP Clients
Most MCP clients use the standard mcpServers format:
{
"mcpServers": {
"quotewise": {
"url": "https://mcp.quotewise.io/"
}
}
}
Authentication
Anonymous access works immediately β 20 requests/day, no signup needed.
For higher limits, create a free account and then generate an API key from your developer dashboard. The MCP server uses OAuth device flow β you'll be prompted on first use.
See quotewise.io/plans for current rate limits and pricing.
Tools Available
18 tools for quote discovery, attribution lookup, and collection management:
Discovery
quotes_aboutβ Semantic search by concept ("courage during setbacks")quotes_byβ Find quotes by a specific personquotes_fromβ Find quotes from a specific source/bookquotes_likeβ Find similar quotes via vector similarityquotes_containingβ Exact phrase searchwho_saidβ Attribution lookup (catches misattributions!)quoteβ Get full details for a single quote (by short code)quote_randomβ Discover random quotes
Exploration
originatorsβ Search/browse authors and speakersoriginators_likeβ Find similar authorssourcesβ Search/browse books, speeches, worksquote_relationsβ Find related quotes (similar themes, same author, etc.)search_proverbsβ Search proverb database for wise sayings
Collections (requires auth)
collectionβ Create, list, update, delete collectionscollection_quotesβ Add/remove quotes from collections
Utilities
pingβ Health check (test connectivity)auth_statusβ Check authentication status and rate limitsflag_contentβ Flag inappropriate or misattributed quotespropose_editβ Suggest corrections to quote text or attribution
Filters
All search tools support powerful filters:
| Filter | Values |
|---|---|
length | brief, short, medium, long, passage |
max_chars | 280 (Twitter), 500 (Threads), etc. |
structure | prose, verse, one-liner |
language | "en", "es", "French", etc. |
gender | female, male, non-binary |
reading_level | elementary, middle_school, high_school, college |
content_rating | G, PG, PG-13, R |
Example Prompts
- "Find me a short quote about persistence for a tweet"
- "What did Einstein actually say about imagination?"
- "Quotes by women about resilience"
- "Who said 'be the change you wish to see'?"
- "Find quotes similar to 'the journey of a thousand miles'"
Source Transparency
Every quote includes QuoteSightings β citations showing where we found it. See sources before you share.
Troubleshooting
Connection refused or timeout: Verify you can reach https://mcp.quotewise.io/ from your network. Corporate firewalls may block the connection.
"Rate limit exceeded": Anonymous access allows 20 requests/day. Sign up at quotewise.io for higher limits.
"Invalid authentication token": API tokens use the qw_ prefix. Regenerate your key at quotewise.io/developers/dashboard.
Claude Desktop not connecting: Claude Desktop requires the mcp-remote bridge for remote servers. See the Claude Desktop setup section above.
Tools not appearing: After adding the server config, restart your MCP client. Use the ping tool to verify connectivity.
Links
- Docs: quotewise.io/developers/mcp
- API Reference: api.quotewise.io/docs
- Web: quotewise.io
- llms.txt: mcp.quotewise.io/llms.txt
Support
- Email: q@quotewise.io
- Issues: github.com/quotewise/mcp/issues
License
MIT Β© Quotosaurus LLC
