About iReader MCP
iReader MCP is an MCP server for clients that need to retrieve readable content from web pages and other online sources. Its tools cover web pages, YouTube transcripts, tweet threads, PDFs, and public Google Docs.
Key features
- 01Fetch webpage content as Markdown
- 02Retrieve YouTube transcripts
- 03Fetch tweet threads
- 04Extract text from PDFs
- 05Read public Google Docs
Use cases
- 01Summarize an online article
- 02Review a YouTube video transcript
- 03Collect a tweet thread
- 04Extract text from a PDF or public Google Doc
MCP support
It exposes content retrieval tools to MCP clients and accepts connections over stdio.
Configuration
Local server config is the same for every client. Copy it into your client’s MCP config file.
Tools
Local servers expose tools only once running on your machine, and the maintainer has not provided a tool list.
Details
From the project READMEiReader MCP
A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides tools for reading and extracting content from internet.
Installation
# Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/zlatanpham/ireader-mcp.git
cd ireader-mcp
# Install dependencies
pnpm install
Available Tools
| Tool | Description | Parameters |
|---|---|---|
get_webpage_markdown | Fetches the content of a webpage using Jina reader. | url: string - The URL of the webpage to fetch |
get_youtube_transcript | Fetches the transcript of a YouTube video. | videoURL: string - The YouTube video ID or URL |
get_tweet_thread | Fetches the thread of a tweet. | tweetURL: string - The tweet URL or ID |
get_pdf | Extracts text content from a PDF file. | url: string - The URL of the PDF file |
get_public_google_doc_markdown | Fetches the markdown content of a public Google Doc by URL. | url: string - The public Google Doc URL |
Testing the Tools
Run the following command to test the tools:
pnpm dev
FAQ
How to use with Claude Desktop or MCP Clients?
Follow the guide https://modelcontextprotocol.io/quickstart/user and add the following configuration:
{
"mcpServers": {
"ireader": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "@x-mcp/ireader@latest"]
}
}
}
or if you want to run the server locally, add the following configuration:
{
"mcpServers": {
"ireader": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["tsx", "/PATH/TO/YOUR_PROJECT/src/index.ts"]
}
}
}
The server will start and listen for MCP client connections via stdio.
License
MIT
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