beginner⏱️ 15-25 minutes📅 Updated June 2026

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

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

  1. 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

  1. Navigate to Project

Open terminal in your project directory where you want to use the MCP server

  1. Install MCP Server

Install the MCP server you want to use (e.g., via npm, pip, or other package manager)

  1. 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

  1. 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

  1. Run claude in your project directory
  2. Ask Claude to list available tools and verify ai-Bible tools are present
  3. 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

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