Literature Clock

io.github.markusvankempen/literature-clock-mcp

A line for the current minute, from literature, copyright-free books, or an original voice.

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Connect this server

Add this to your MCP client config — claude_desktop_config.json (Claude Desktop) or .cursor/mcp.json (Cursor).Suits: Claude Desktop · Cursor.

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "literature-clock-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "literature-clock-mcp@1.6.2"
      ],
      "env": {
        "ADMIN_PASSWORD": "<your ADMIN_PASSWORD>",
        "MCP_API_KEY": "<your MCP_API_KEY>"
      }
    }
  }
}
Environment variables
  • ADMIN_PASSWORDsecretPassword for the Settings and Log pages. Required when HOST is 0.0.0.0 or the process runs in a container. Laptop default is demo until this is set.
  • MCP_API_KEYsecretAPI key for tool calls when AUTH_MODE is write or all. Issue one on /admin.

A starting point — check the repository for exact arguments and setup. Restart your client after editing the config.

Category
Developer Tools
Version
1.6.2
Registry
active
Published
9/26/2026

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