Quotewise MCP Server

Semantic quote search for AI assistants. Find quotes by meaning, verify attributions, with source transparency via QuoteSightings.

Quick Setup

Run the setup helper to get config for your client:

npx @quotewise/mcp setup
npx @quotewise/mcp setup claude-desktop
npx @quotewise/mcp setup gemini

Or follow the client-specific instructions below.

Setup by Client

Claude Code

claude mcp add --transport http quotewise https://mcp.quotewise.io/

Verify with claude mcp list or /mcp inside a session.

Claude Desktop

Add via Settings > Connectors in the app UI, or add to your config file using the mcp-remote bridge:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "quotewise": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "mcp-remote", "https://mcp.quotewise.io/"]
    }
  }
}

Note: Claude Desktop does not support remote HTTP servers directly in the config file. The mcp-remote bridge runs a local stdio process that proxies to the remote server. Requires Node.js.

ChatGPT

1. Open ChatGPT Desktop > Settings > Connectors > Advanced > enable Developer Mode
2. Click Create and enter https://mcp.quotewise.io/ as the MCP server URL
3. In each new chat: click + > More > Developer Mode to activate

Available to Pro, Plus, Business, Enterprise, and Education accounts.

Codex CLI

Add to ~/.codex/config.toml:

[mcp_servers.quotewise]
url = "https://mcp.quotewise.io/"

Gemini CLI

gemini mcp add --transport http quotewise https://mcp.quotewise.io/

Or add to ~/.gemini/settings.json:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "quotewise": {
      "httpUrl": "https://mcp.quotewise.io/"
    }
  }
}

Other MCP Clients

Most MCP clients use the standard mcpServers format:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "quotewise": {
      "url": "https://mcp.quotewise.io/"
    }
  }
}

Authentication

Anonymous access works immediately — 20 requests/day, no signup needed.

For higher limits, create a free account and then generate an API key from your developer dashboard. The MCP server uses OAuth device flow — you'll be prompted on first use.

See quotewise.io/plans for current rate limits and pricing.

Tools Available

18 tools for quote discovery, attribution lookup, and collection management:

Discovery

• quotes_about — Semantic search by concept ("courage during setbacks")
• quotes_by — Find quotes by a specific person
• quotes_from — Find quotes from a specific source/book
• quotes_like — Find similar quotes via vector similarity
• quotes_containing — Exact phrase search
• who_said — Attribution lookup (catches misattributions!)
• quote — Get full details for a single quote (by short code)
• quote_random — Discover random quotes

Exploration

• originators — Search/browse authors and speakers
• originators_like — Find similar authors
• sources — Search/browse books, speeches, works
• quote_relations — Find related quotes (similar themes, same author, etc.)
• search_proverbs — Search proverb database for wise sayings

Collections (requires auth)

• collection — Create, list, update, delete collections
• collection_quotes — Add/remove quotes from collections

Utilities

• ping — Health check (test conne

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