beginner⏱️ 10-20 minutes📅 Updated June 2026

Step-by-step guide to integrate ai-Bible MCP server with BoltAI. Includes get_verse and search_verses.

ai-Bible + BoltAI: Complete MCP Integration

ai-Bible is a MCP server that Search the bible reliably and repeatably ai-Bible Labs.

When integrated with BoltAI, you can:

  • Retrieve specific Bible verses by reference
  • Search for Bible verses containing specific keywords
  • Retrieve an entire chapter

This guide provides step-by-step instructions to set up ai-Bible in BoltAI, including configuration, examples, and troubleshooting.

What You'll Achieve

After completing this setup:

  • ai-Bible will be fully integrated and operational
  • You can use ai-Bible tools directly in BoltAI
  • All ai-Bible capabilities will be available for your workflows
  • Access to 4 different tools

Prerequisites

Before starting, ensure you have:

  • BoltAI installed and configured
  • Compatible operating system (macOS)

Installation

Step 1: Install ai-Bible

Configuration

Step 2: Configure BoltAI

  1. Open BoltAI settings
  2. Navigate to MCP server configuration
  3. Add ai-Bible server with appropriate settings
  4. Save and restart if needed

Examples

Once configured, you can use ai-Bible in BoltAI:

Verse Lookup for Study

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Ask BoltAI: "Get Matthew 5:3-12 (Beatitudes)"

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Thematic Bible Search

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Ask BoltAI: "Find all verses about faith in Hebrews"

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Comparative Study

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Ask BoltAI: "Compare creation accounts in Genesis 1 and Psalm 104"

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Testing Your Setup

  1. Launch BoltAI
  2. Verify ai-Bible is available in the tools list
  3. Test basic ai-Bible functionality

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

Installation Failed

Symptoms: Download errors, Installation not completing

Cause: macOS security settings or corrupted download

Solution:

  • Check macOS security preferences allow app installation
  • Re-download installer from official website
  • Try installing via Homebrew as alternative
  • Ensure sufficient disk space and admin permissions

MCP Server Not Found

Symptoms: Server command not found, Path errors

Cause: Server not installed or not in PATH

Solution:

  • Verify MCP server installation using Terminal
  • Use absolute path to server executable
  • Check server executable permissions (chmod +x)
  • Test server command from Terminal first

Connection Fails

Symptoms: Server status shows disconnected, Connection timeout

Cause: Server configuration or environment issues

Solution:

  • Check server configuration parameters
  • Verify environment variables are set correctly
  • Restart BoltAI after configuration changes
  • Check macOS firewall and security settings

Tools Not Available in Conversation

Symptoms: Server connected but tools not accessible, Limited functionality

Cause: Tool registration or permission issues

Solution:

  • Verify server implements MCP protocol correctly
  • Check BoltAI permissions for tool access
  • Restart conversation or create new chat session
  • Review server logs for tool registration errors

ai-Bible not appearing in BoltAI

Symptoms: Server not listed, Tools not available

Cause: Configuration or installation issue

Solution:

  • Verify configuration syntax
  • Check ai-Bible installation
  • Restart BoltAI
  • Check logs for error messages

Next Steps

Now that ai-Bible is integrated with BoltAI:

  • Explore all ai-Bible capabilities through BoltAI
  • Check out other MCP servers that work with BoltAI
  • Join the MCP community for tips and support
  • Consider contributing to ai-Bible development

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