How do I install Goodreads MCP?

Pick a client above and copy the generated config. Cursor and VS Code also have a deep link when the server can run locally or remotely.

Is Goodreads MCP official?

No. Registry-listed is not the same as vendor-official. Read the methodology for the difference.

How is the trust score calculated?

This listing scores 55 (Fair). The formula is published on the methodology page.

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Goodreads MCP MCP Server

Name: Goodreads MCP MCP Server
Author: danathar

Read-only MCP server for Goodreads (no API required): search, books, shelves, ratings

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~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "danathar-goodreads-mcp": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "goodreads-mcp-ai"
      ],
      "env": {
        "GOODREADS_USER_ID": ""
      }
    }
  }
}

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Environment

Name	Required	Notes
GOODREADS_USER_ID	No	Numeric Goodreads profile ID (the number in goodreads.com/user/show/<ID>-name). Default user for the shelf tools; optional, can also be passed per tool call.

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