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MCP Readwise Server

The MCP Readwise Server wraps Readwise's v2 API and Reader API. It returns highlights from books, articles, podcasts, and tweets, plus access to the Reader inbox and archive. With this server, Claude can draft a weekly reading summary, surface related ideas across sources, and build Zettelkasten-style notes.

MCP facts

Kind: server
Ecosystem: anthropic-mcp
Language: TypeScript
Transports: stdio

Capabilities

Tools: list_highlights, export_book_highlights, list_reader_documents, daily_review
Resources: readwise://book/{id}, reader://document/{id}
Auth: Readwise access token (read/write scopes)

Install

npx -y @community/mcp-server-readwise

Configuration

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "readwise": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "@community/mcp-server-readwise"],
      "env": {
        "READWISE_TOKEN": "${READWISE_TOKEN}"
      }
    }
  }
}

Frequently asked questions

Can it save new articles to Reader?

Yes — the save_to_reader tool posts a URL to the Reader inbox. The LLM can triage links from a conversation directly into your read-later queue.

Is there a rate limit?

Yes — Readwise enforces per-minute limits on the v2 export endpoints. Most MCP servers cache highlight listings to reduce calls.

How does it enable spaced repetition?

The daily_review tool returns the day's highlight set. Claude can then quiz the user or generate flashcards from those highlights.

Sources

Readwise API v2 — accessed 2026-04-20
Readwise Reader API — accessed 2026-04-20
Model Context Protocol — accessed 2026-04-20