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LibraryAPI MCP

An MCP server for the LibraryAPI REST service, enabling agents to query US public library facilities, hours, services, and statistics data sourced from the federal IMLS Public Libraries Survey. It supports finding nearest outlets, retrieving system profiles, and comparing libraries by state or city.

Package and access

Local package with source-attributed installation metadata. Koskamo does not execute packages during review.

LibraryAPI MCP logo, by libraryapi.devVendor evidenceLocal stdioSource reviewed; not executedOperated by libraryapi.dev
You need:API keys are obtained free at https://libraryapi.dev/pricingPass an API key on every request using one of: Header: X-API-Key: sk_live_... Header: Authorization: Bearer sk_live_...
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Checks and signals

Each line is separate evidence, not a trust score.

  • Passed Official MCP Registry namespace is tied to libraryapi.dev ·

What you can do with it

  • Find nearest public library outlets to a specific address or coordinate
  • Retrieve detailed profiles for library systems including financials and collections
  • Compare libraries within a specific state using aggregate summaries
  • Search for all libraries located in a particular city and state

Source and maintenance

Vendor evidenceRegistry 0.1.3
mcp-registry: dev.libraryapi/libraryapi-mcp@0.1.3Source repositoryProject website
Last repository push
Maintenance checked

Packages and installation

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libraryapi-mcp 0.1.3

pypi
libraryapi-mcp package definition
{
  "version": "0.1.3",
  "transport": "stdio",
  "identifier": "libraryapi-mcp",
  "registryType": "pypi",
  "environmentVariables": [
    {
      "name": "LIBRARYAPI_KEY",
      "format": "string",
      "isRequired": true,
      "description": "API key from https://libraryapi.dev (free tier: 500 requests/month)"
    }
  ]
}

Tools

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Maintenance history

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  • · repository · passed · metadata changed · updated
  • · backfill · recorded · Pre-expansion baseline; unobserved rich metadata remains unknown

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Cursor

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Cursor configuration
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "libraryapi-mcp": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "libraryapi-mcp==0.1.3"
      ],
      "env": {
        "LIBRARYAPI_KEY": "<YOUR_LIBRARYAPI_KEY>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Cline

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Cline configuration
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "libraryapi-mcp": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "libraryapi-mcp==0.1.3"
      ],
      "env": {
        "LIBRARYAPI_KEY": "<YOUR_LIBRARYAPI_KEY>"
      }
    }
  }
}

VS Code

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VS Code configuration
{
  "servers": {
    "libraryapi-mcp": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "libraryapi-mcp==0.1.3"
      ],
      "env": {
        "LIBRARYAPI_KEY": "<YOUR_LIBRARYAPI_KEY>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Claude Desktop

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Claude Desktop configuration
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "libraryapi-mcp": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "libraryapi-mcp==0.1.3"
      ],
      "env": {
        "LIBRARYAPI_KEY": "<YOUR_LIBRARYAPI_KEY>"
      }
    }
  }
}

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