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Readwise MCP

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Readwise MCP

Unclaimed MIT last commit 7 months ago devtools
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About Readwise MCP

Readwise MCP is an MCP server published by readwiseio in the Developer Tools category: readwise MCP.

The repository has 151 stars and 10 forks, with the last commit 7 months ago. Six months or more without a commit doesn't mean the server is broken, but check the open issues before depending on it in production.

Install

From source
git clone https://github.com/readwiseio/readwise-mcp

This 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.

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Security checks

Static checks derived from the repository 4 days ago. Heuristics on the source, not an audit.

  • ✓README presentThe repository ships documentation.
  • ✓License declaredUsable under a stated license.
  • !Tests presentNo tests found. Behaviour changes may go unnoticed between versions.
  • ✓Dependencies pinnedA lockfile pins dependency versions.
  • ✓No dynamic code executionSource scan found no eval, dynamic Function, or shell execution.
  • !Scoped permissionsDoesn't declare a permission scope. Assume it can do anything its process can.

Releases

0.0.70.0.7 · 26 Sep 2025Improve server stability by limiting the maximum number of text queries to 8 in a single request. If you have any questions, feel free to open a github issue or shoot us an email at hello@readwise.io. :)
0.0.60.0.6 · 7 Jul 2025Adds `zod` dependency which fixes issues with running the server in specific environments. If you have any questions, feel free to open a github issue or shoot us an email at hello@readwise.io. :)
0.0.40.0.4 · 15 Apr 2025Improves installation instructions in README.md and moves development notes to a separate file. If you have any questions, feel free to open a github issue or shoot us an email at hello@readwise.io. :)
0.0.30.0.3 · 14 Apr 2025Fixes an outdated package name in the README.md file. If you have any questions, feel free to open a github issue or shoot us an email at hello@readwise.io. :)
0.0.20.0.2 · 14 Apr 2025Fixes issues when running the project using npx. If you have any questions, feel free to open a github issue or shoot us an email at hello@readwise.io. :)

README

Readwise MCP (Deprecated)

This MCP server is deprecated. Please use the new Readwise MCP server instead: readwise.io/mcp

The new server is hosted — no local installation needed. It supports both Readwise and Reader data, and works with Claude Desktop, ChatGPT, Claude Code, Cursor, and any MCP-compatible app.

Migration

Replace your existing claude_desktop_config.json entry with the new server. Setup instructions for all clients are at readwise.io/mcp.

If you also want CLI access and agent skills, see readwise.io/cli.

Legacy Installation (not recommended)

Installation in Claude

  1. Please make sure you have Node installed.
  2. Open Claude desktop app.
  3. Navigate to Settings > Developer.
  4. Click Edit Config.
  5. Add the following entry to the claude_desktop_config.json file, replacing ACCESS_TOKEN value with your Readwise Access Token.
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "Readwise MCP": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@readwise/readwise-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "ACCESS_TOKEN": "XXXXXXXXX"
      }
    }
  }
}

Troubleshooting

For general troubleshooting guidance, please refer to the official Model Context Protocol Claude Desktop Troubleshooting section.

"Could not attach to MCP server Readwise MCP"

A very likely reason for this to happen is that you have an incorrect npx/Node version set up. If you're using nvm, try running nvm use 18 in your terminal. If not, consider reinstalling Node.

Errors when calling Readwise tools

When using this MCP server, you may occasionally encounter MCP errors during your conversations with Claude. If you experience such errors, we recommend trying to switch between different Claude models (e.g., from Claude 3.5 Haiku to Claude 3.7 Sonnet) as this often resolves the issue.

README fetched from the repository 4 days ago. The original is authoritative.

Questions

About Readwise MCP

How do I install Readwise MCP?

No package has been published for this server, so install it from source: clone the repository and follow its README.

Is Readwise MCP safe to use with an AI agent?

Its trust score is 69 out of 100 (good). It passes 4 of the 6 static security checks run so far; the failures are listed above. It has no ConduID identity yet, so agent calls to it are not receipted.

Is Readwise MCP still maintained?

The last commit was 7 months ago and 6 open issues. That's long enough that you should check whether the maintainer is responding to issues before depending on it.