The Sefaria Library MCP server,
connected in one click.
Access Sefaria's library of Jewish texts, commentaries, and learning schedules via MCP. Connect the official Sefaria Library MCP server to Claude, ChatGPT, or Cursor through gate — one gateway URL, no config files, security-checked.
Free to start · No credit card · No hosting needed
Add Sefaria Library to your AI in one minute
Pick your client. Copy, paste, done — or let gate handle sign-ins and policies for you.
claude mcp add --transport http sefaria-library https://sefaria-mcp.shimonkolodny.workers.dev/mcpRun in your terminal, then restart Claude Code.
Sefaria Library · https://sefaria-mcp.shimonkolodny.workers.dev/mcp
What your AI can do with Sefaria Library
Real prompts you can type the moment it's connected — no setup, no docs to read.
“Use “get_text”: Retrieve the text and metadata for a specific reference (e.g., 'Genesis.1.1' or 'Berakhot 2a').”
“Use “search_texts”: Search the Sefaria library for a query string.”
“Use “get_index”: Returns metadata for a specific text, such as section names and categories.”
“Use “get_toc”: Returns the table of contents for all texts in the library, grouped by category.”
How secure is the Sefaria Library MCP server?
Every server in the gate directory has to pass the same four checks before your AI can touch it. Here's how Sefaria Library holds up.
Official endpoint
Operated by Sefaria Library (sefaria.org) at its documented MCP endpoint — not a third-party mirror or community re-host.
No sign-in needed
This server only exposes public data — no account and no credentials are involved when you connect.
Scanned before it goes live
gate checks every tool for prompt injection, hidden instructions, data-exfiltration hints, and over-broad permissions before the server is available through your gateway.
Watched for drift
If Sefaria Library adds or changes tools later, gate re-scans and alerts you — before your AI acts on the change.
Connected in three steps
Connect your gate
Add one gateway URL to Claude, ChatGPT, or any MCP client. One-time setup, about two minutes.
Pick Sefaria Library
Choose Sefaria Library in the gate directory. No sign-in needed.
Use it anywhere
Sefaria Library's tools are live in every AI client you've connected — with rules and logging built in.
Free to start · No credit card · No hosting needed
The actual tools Sefaria Library exposes
Fetched live from the official endpoint and re-checked daily by gate — not marketing copy.
get_text — Retrieve the text and metadata for a specific reference (e.g., 'Genesis.1.1' or 'Berakhot 2a')
search_texts — Search the Sefaria library for a query string.
get_index — Returns metadata for a specific text, such as section names and categories
get_toc — Returns the table of contents for all texts in the library, grouped by category
get_links — Returns a list of known connections (commentary, citations, etc.) for a specific text segment
get_topics — Returns a list of JSON objects containing metadata for topics in the database
get_calendars — Returns daily learning schedules (Parashat Hashavua, Daf Yomi, etc.) for a specific date
get_versions — Returns available text versions for a specific reference
+ 1 more tools once connected
Who runs the Sefaria Library MCP server?
The Sefaria Library MCP server at a glance
https://sefaria-mcp.shimonkolodny.workers.dev/mcpQuestions, answered
Is there an official Sefaria Library MCP server?
Yes — Sefaria Library operates its own remote MCP server at sefaria-mcp.shimonkolodny.workers.dev. gate connects you to that official endpoint and adds security scanning, per-tool access rules, and an activity log on top.
How do I connect Sefaria Library to Claude or ChatGPT?
Add gate's gateway URL to your AI client once, then pick Sefaria Library in the directory. No account or sign-in is needed. From then on, Sefaria Library's tools are available in every client you've connected to gate.
Do I need to host anything?
No. Sefaria Library runs the server, and gate is fully managed. You just connect one URL — there's nothing to install, deploy, or maintain.
Is the Sefaria Library MCP server safe to connect?
It's the vendor's official endpoint, and gate scans its tools for prompt injection and hidden instructions before it goes live, re-checks it whenever it changes, and lets you allow, block, or require approval for every single tool.
Is it free?
Yes — you can get started with gate for free and connect Sefaria Library in minutes. No credit card required.
Connect more than just Sefaria Library
Every server below works through the same gateway URL — connect once, add tools anytime.
Squarespace DomainsDesignView →Set up Sefaria Library in: Claude · Claude Code · ChatGPT · Cursor · VS Code
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