Sefaria API MCP

# Sefaria API MCP

MCP server for accessing the Sefaria API - the largest open-source database of Jewish texts.

Description

This skill provides guidance and helper tools for using the Sefaria API MCP server. Access the complete library of Jewish texts including Torah, Talmud, Mishnah, commentaries, and more through a simple MCP interface.

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

git clone https://github.com/davad00/sefaria-api-mcp.git
cd sefaria-api-mcp

2. Install dependencies:

npm install

3. Build the project:

npm run build

Tools

connect

Starts the Sefaria API MCP server.

**Arguments:**

**Example:**

{
  "name": "connect",
  "arguments": {
    "port": 8080
  }
}

use

Shows example usage patterns for all available Sefaria MCP tools.

**Example:**

{
  "name": "use"
}

Available MCP Tools

Once the MCP server is running, you have access to:

Text Retrieval

Search & Discovery

Related Content

Lookup

Calendar

Example Usage

// Get Genesis 1:1
{
  "name": "get_text",
  "arguments": { "tref": "Genesis 1:1" }
}

// Search for "love"
{
  "name": "search",
  "arguments": { "q": "love", "limit": 5 }
}

// Parse references from text
{
  "name": "find_refs",
  "arguments": { "text": "As it says in Shabbat 31a" }
}

// Get today's readings
{
  "name": "get_calendars"
}

Configuration

Add to your MCP configuration:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "sefaria": {
      "command": "node",
      "args": ["path/to/sefaria-api-mcp/dist/index.js"]
    }
  }
}

Links

License

MIT License - Free to use, modify, and redistribute.

Support

For issues or questions: