Quotewise Quote MCP

@Christopher Q Alexander

a month ago

MCP server for semantic quote discovery. Search 600K quotes by meaning using vector embeddings - describe a concept, get relevant quotes. QuoteSightings shows source citations for every quote. 13 tools including semantic search, attribution lookup, and user collections. HTTP transport with OAuth device flow.

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Overview

What is Quotewise MCP Server?

Quotewise MCP Server gives Claude Desktop, ChatGPT, and Gemini CLI semantic search across 600K quotes with source transparency. Search by meaning, not keywords—then see every source via QuoteSightings before you share.

How to use Quotewise MCP Server?

Install via npx -y @quotewiseio/mcp-server or add https://mcp.quotewise.io/ to your MCP client. Authenticate using OAuth device flow (free tier: 20 requests/hour). Search quotes by meaning, filter by length/reading level/content rating, and view complete source documentation through QuoteSightings.

Key features of Quotewise MCP Server

Semantic Search: Find quotes by conceptual meaning, not keyword matching—describe what you're thinking, get relevant quotes
Source Transparency: QuoteSightings shows Goodreads pages, Wikiquote entries, books, and URLs for every quote
13 MCP Tools: quotes_about, quotes_by, quotes_from, quotes_like, quotes_containing, quote_sightings, originator_search, and collection management
Commercial-Grade Scale: 600K quotes

Use cases of Quotewise MCP Server

AI Workflows: No context switching—search and verify quotes directly in Claude Desktop, ChatGPT, or Gemini CLI while writing
Content Creators: Newsletter writers and course creators can find quotes by meaning and verify sources before publishing to protect their reputation
Research & Writing: Discover quotes by concept ("courage during setbacks"), see all sources, then decide which attribution to use

FAQ

How do I authenticate?

OAuth device flow: Run setup, visit the authorization URL, enter the code. Free tier (20 req/hour) requires no payment. Paid tiers unlock higher limits—see quotewise.io/plans.

What's the rate limit?

Free: 20 requests/hour anonymous. Developer and Pro tiers offer 10,000–50,000 credits/month. Each semantic search = 1 credit. See quotewise.io/plans for details.

Is there a free tier?

Yes. 20 requests/hour with full access to semantic search, QuoteSightings source transparency, and all 13+ MCP tools. No credit card required.

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Server Config

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

Build with ShipAny.