Sefaria Library
by sefaria-mcp.shimonkolodny.workers.dev · dev.workers.shimonkolodny.sefaria-mcp/sefaria
Access Sefaria's library of Jewish texts, commentaries, and learning schedules via MCP
- Category
- Other
- Connection
- Remote (HTTP)
- Tools
- 9 reported
- Status
- Online
Connect it to your AI
Claude Code
claude mcp add --transport http sefaria https://sefaria-mcp.shimonkolodny.workers.dev/mcpClaude, ChatGPT, Cursor and other apps
Add it as a custom connector with this URL (Streamable HTTP):
https://sefaria-mcp.shimonkolodny.workers.dev/mcpCursor, VS Code and other apps (mcp.json)
{
"mcpServers": {
"sefaria": {
"url": "https://sefaria-mcp.shimonkolodny.workers.dev/mcp"
}
}
}Tools it offers
9 tools, as the server itself reported during our check on Oct 31, 2026.
get_textRetrieve the text and metadata for a specific reference (e.g., 'Genesis.1.1' or 'Berakhot 2a')search_textsSearch the Sefaria library for a query string.get_indexReturns metadata for a specific text, such as section names and categoriesget_tocReturns the table of contents for all texts in the library, grouped by categoryget_linksReturns a list of known connections (commentary, citations, etc.) for a specific text segmentget_topicsReturns a list of JSON objects containing metadata for topics in the databaseget_calendarsReturns daily learning schedules (Parashat Hashavua, Daf Yomi, etc.) for a specific dateget_versionsReturns available text versions for a specific referenceget_shapeReturns the structure and section counts for a specific text reference
Questions
What is the Sefaria Library MCP server?
Access Sefaria's library of Jewish texts, commentaries, and learning schedules via MCP. It is made by sefaria-mcp.shimonkolodny.workers.dev and listed in the official MCP Registry as dev.workers.shimonkolodny.sefaria-mcp/sefaria. MCP (Model Context Protocol) is the open standard that lets AI apps like Claude, ChatGPT and Cursor use outside tools.
How do I add Sefaria Library to Claude?
In the Claude app or claude.ai, open Settings, then Connectors, choose "Add custom connector" and paste https://sefaria-mcp.shimonkolodny.workers.dev/mcp. In Claude Code, run: claude mcp add --transport http sefaria https://sefaria-mcp.shimonkolodny.workers.dev/mcp
How do I add Sefaria Library to ChatGPT?
ChatGPT can use remote MCP servers as connectors. In ChatGPT settings, under Apps and Connectors, turn on developer mode if asked, create a new connector and paste https://sefaria-mcp.shimonkolodny.workers.dev/mcp.
How do I add Sefaria Library to Cursor?
Open Cursor settings, go to MCP, choose "Add new MCP server" (or edit ~/.cursor/mcp.json) and add: { "mcpServers": { "sefaria": { "url": "https://sefaria-mcp.shimonkolodny.workers.dev/mcp" } } }
Does Sefaria Library work right now?
Yes. It responded when we last checked on 31 Oct 2026. We check remote MCP servers every day.
What can Sefaria Library do?
It gives your AI 9 tools, including get_text, search_texts, get_index, get_toc, get_links. The full list is on this page.
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