Readwise
Highlights, Reader documents, reading library
About Readwise
Readwise is a reading system for saving highlights and managing a personal library across books, articles, podcasts, and more. Its remote MCP server gives assistants OAuth-backed access to Readwise highlights and Reader documents so you can search notes, ground answers in your reading history, and manage library items from conversation.
Connection details
https://mcp2.readwise.io/mcp- Transport
- Streamable HTTP
- Authentication
- OAuth
Setup
claude mcp add readwise --transport http https://mcp2.readwise.io/mcpFrequently asked questions
What is the Readwise remote MCP server?
The Readwise remote MCP server is a hosted Model Context Protocol endpoint at https://mcp2.readwise.io/mcp, so AI assistants can connect to it without installing or running anything locally. Readwise is a reading system for saving highlights and managing a personal library across books, articles, podcasts, and more. Its remote MCP server gives assistants OAuth-backed access to Readwise highlights and Reader documents so you can search notes, ground answers in your reading history, and manage library items from conversation.
How do I connect to the Readwise MCP server?
Add the endpoint https://mcp2.readwise.io/mcp to any MCP-compatible client such as Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, or VS Code. The setup snippets on this page configure each client in one step.
Does the Readwise MCP server require authentication?
Yes. Readwise uses OAuth: the first time you connect, your MCP client opens a browser window to sign in and authorize access, then reuses the credentials for future sessions.
Which transport does the Readwise MCP server use?
Readwise exposes a Streamable HTTP endpoint, the current standard transport for the Model Context Protocol, supported by all major MCP clients.
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