ai-Bible + Claude Code: Complete MCP Integration
ai-Bible is a MCP server that Search the bible reliably and repeatably ai-Bible Labs.
When integrated with Claude Code, 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 Claude Code, 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 Claude Code
- All ai-Bible capabilities will be available for your workflows
- Access to 4 different tools
Prerequisites
Before starting, ensure you have:
- Claude Code installed and configured
- Compatible operating system (Windows, macOS, Linux)
Installation
Step 1: Install ai-Bible
Configuration
Step 2: Configure Claude Code
- Install Claude Code
Download and install Claude Code from the official website
Visit: https://claude.ai/code
Note: Claude Code is available as a native application, not via npm
- Navigate to Project
Open terminal in your project directory where you want to use the MCP server
- Install MCP Server
Install the MCP server you want to use (e.g., via npm, pip, or other package manager)
- Configure MCP Server
Add MCP server configuration to project CLAUDE.md file or use --mcp-config flag
Note: CLAUDE.md is preferred for project-specific configuration
- Test Integration
Start Claude Code and verify MCP server is working
claude
Note: Use interactive mode to test MCP server functionality
Configuration Details
Add to your project's CLAUDE.md file:
## MCP Servers
### ai-Bible
- **Installation**: ai-bible
- **Configuration**:
- **Description**: Search the bible reliably and repeatably ai-Bible Labs
Claude Code will automatically detect and load MCP servers from your project context.
Examples
Once configured, you can use ai-Bible in Claude Code:
Verse Lookup for Study
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Ask Claude Code: "Get Matthew 5:3-12 (Beatitudes)"
Expected Result: undefined
Thematic Bible Search
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Ask Claude Code: "Find all verses about faith in Hebrews"
Expected Result: undefined
Comparative Study
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Ask Claude Code: "Compare creation accounts in Genesis 1 and Psalm 104"
Expected Result: undefined
Testing Your Setup
- Run claude in your project directory
- Ask Claude to list available tools and verify ai-Bible tools are present
- Test ai-Bible functionality by asking Claude to use specific tools
Test commands:
claude
claude --debug
Troubleshooting
Common Issues
Server Not Found
Symptoms: Command not found errors, Server tools unavailable
Cause: Server not installed or not in PATH
Solution:
- Verify server installation
- Check PATH environment variable
- Install server globally or in project
Configuration Not Loaded
Symptoms: CLAUDE.md changes not recognized, Old server config used
Cause: CLAUDE.md file not in correct location or format
Solution:
- Ensure CLAUDE.md is in project root
- Verify markdown syntax is correct
- Restart Claude Code session
ai-Bible not appearing in Claude Code
Symptoms: Server not listed, Tools not available
Cause: Configuration or installation issue
Solution:
- Verify configuration syntax
- Check ai-Bible installation
- Restart Claude Code
- Check logs for error messages
Next Steps
Now that ai-Bible is integrated with Claude Code:
- Explore all ai-Bible capabilities through Claude Code
- Check out other MCP servers that work with Claude Code
- Join the MCP community for tips and support
- Consider contributing to ai-Bible development
Need Help?
- Search for ai-Bible documentation
- Check the Claude Code MCP guide
- Join the MCP community discussions