Integrate Readwise to retrieve notes and search highlights, enhancing knowledge work—ideal for recovering deleted note o
by Add new capabilities to Claude beyond text generation
Example: Access external data sources, execute code, interact with tools and services
Transform Claude from chatbot to action-taking agent
Provide Claude with access to relevant context and data
Example: Load project documentation, access knowledge bases, query databases
Get more accurate, context-aware responses
Automate multi-step workflows combining AI and external tools
Example: Research → Summarize → Create document → Send notification
Complete complex tasks end-to-end without manual steps
Time estimate: 15-60 minutes depending on server complexity
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Readwise is a well-scoped MCP server in the explainx.ai directory — install snippets and categories matched our Claude Code setup.
According to our notes, Readwise benefits from clear Model Context Protocol framing — fewer ambiguous “AI plugin” claims.
Readwise has been reliable for tool-calling workflows; the MCP profile page is a good permalink for internal docs.
According to our notes, Readwise benefits from clear Model Context Protocol framing — fewer ambiguous “AI plugin” claims.
Readwise is among the better-indexed MCP projects we tried; the explainx.ai summary tracks the official description.
We wired Readwise into a staging workspace; the listing’s GitHub and npm pointers saved time versus hunting across READMEs.
Readwise is a well-scoped MCP server in the explainx.ai directory — install snippets and categories matched our Claude Code setup.
We wired Readwise into a staging workspace; the listing’s GitHub and npm pointers saved time versus hunting across READMEs.
Readwise is a well-scoped MCP server in the explainx.ai directory — install snippets and categories matched our Claude Code setup.
According to our notes, Readwise benefits from clear Model Context Protocol framing — fewer ambiguous “AI plugin” claims.
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Claude Desktop configuration
{
"mcpServers": {
"Readwise MCP": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@readwise/readwise-mcp"
],
"env": {
"ACCESS_TOKEN": "XXXXXXXXX"
}
}
}
}Connects Claude Desktop to your Readwise library, letting you search and retrieve your saved highlights and notes during conversations.
Readwise is an official MCP server published by readwiseio that provides AI assistants with tools and capabilities via the Model Context Protocol. Integrate Readwise to retrieve notes and search highlights, enhancing knowledge work—ideal for recovering deleted note o It is categorized under ai ml, productivity.
You can install Readwise in your AI client of choice. Use the install panel on this page to get one-click setup for Cursor, Claude Desktop, VS Code, and other MCP-compatible clients. This server runs locally on your machine via the stdio transport.
The Model Context Protocol (MCP) standardizes how applications provide context to Large Language Models (LLMs), ensuring a clean separation between context management and direct LLM interaction.
This project is a local MCP server designed to act as a bridge between LLM clients (such as Claude) and Readwise.
Edit Config.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"
}
}
}
}
For general troubleshooting guidance, please refer to the official Model Context Protocol Claude Desktop Troubleshooting section.
Below are specific solutions to common issues we've encountered and resolved.
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.
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.
Steps
Troubleshooting
✓ Do
✗ Don't
💡 Pro Tips
Architecture
Model Context Protocol standardizes how AI hosts (Claude, Cursor) communicate with external tools and data sources through server implementations.
Protocols
Compatibility
✓ Use when
Use when you need Claude to access external data, execute actions, or integrate with tools. Best for extending AI capabilities beyond conversation.
✗ Avoid when
Avoid when native integrations exist (use official APIs directly), for real-time critical systems, or when security/compliance requires zero external dependencies.
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