National Library of Israel MCP Server 🇮🇱📖🔍
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About National Library of Israel MCP Server 🇮🇱📖🔍
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Config
Add this server to your MCP-compatible client using the configuration below.
{
"mcpServers": {
"nli_mcp_server": {
"command": "uv",
"args": [
"sync"
]
}
}
}Tools
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Overview
What is National Library of Israel MCP Server?
It is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that interfaces between large language models and the National Library of Israel’s APIs. It allows AI assistants to search the NLI catalog, retrieve images, and access library resources programmatically.
How to use National Library of Israel MCP Server?
Install dependencies (Python 3.10+, httpx, mcp >= 1.2.0, and uv recommended), then run uv sync from the source directory. For Claude Desktop integration, add a configuration entry to claude_desktop_config.json pointing to the server’s main.py file.
Key features of National Library of Israel MCP Server
- Search NLI catalog by title, creator, date range, and more
- Retrieve and manipulate digitized materials via IIIF Image API
- Filter results by resource type, availability, and creator
- Adjust image region, size, rotation, and quality
- Generate tiled image URLs for large high-resolution images
Use cases of National Library of Israel MCP Server
- AI‑powered research assistance for library catalog queries
- Automated retrieval and manipulation of digitized images
- Integration of NLI resources into custom AI applications
FAQ from National Library of Israel MCP Server
Is this server officially affiliated with the National Library of Israel?
No. It is an independent, external initiative developed by enthusiasts and not endorsed by the National Library of Israel.
What are the runtime dependencies?
Python 3.10 or higher, the httpx and mcp (>= 1.2.0) packages, and uv (recommended for installation and development).
Where does the data come from?
All data is accessed via the public APIs of the National Library of Israel; no local data storage is described.
What transports or authentication are used?
The README does not mention authentication requirements or transport specifics beyond the MCP protocol. Configuration for Claude Desktop uses a local file path.
Are there any limits on search results?
The search_catalog tool accepts an optional page_size parameter (default: 10) to control the number of results returned.
Frequently asked questions
Is this server officially affiliated with the National Library of Israel?
No. It is an independent, external initiative developed by enthusiasts and not endorsed by the National Library of Israel.
What are the runtime dependencies?
Python 3.10 or higher, the `httpx` and `mcp` (>= 1.2.0) packages, and `uv` (recommended for installation and development).
Where does the data come from?
All data is accessed via the public APIs of the National Library of Israel; no local data storage is described.
What transports or authentication are used?
The README does not mention authentication requirements or transport specifics beyond the MCP protocol. Configuration for Claude Desktop uses a local file path.
Are there any limits on search results?
The `search_catalog` tool accepts an optional `page_size` parameter (default: 10) to control the number of results returned.
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