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Sefaria API MCP
by
david pishov
· GitHub ↗
· v1.0.0
· MIT-0
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/install sefaria-api-skill
Description
Provides access to the Sefaria API MCP server for retrieving, searching, and exploring Jewish texts and related content via MCP interface.
Usage Guidance
This skill appears internally consistent with running a Sefaria MCP server, but it relies on fetching and building code from GitHub before running. Before installing or executing: (1) inspect the repository (especially dist/index.js or source before build, package.json and lockfile) for unexpected network calls or postinstall scripts; (2) run npm install/build in a sandbox or CI environment first; (3) limit network and filesystem privileges for the process (run under a dedicated user, restrict outbound access if possible); and (4) if you don't trust the repo owner, prefer using the official Sefaria API endpoints directly or obtain the source from a verified upstream. If you want a deeper review, provide the upstream repository contents (source files) or the built dist/index.js for analysis.
Capability Analysis
Type: OpenClaw Skill
Name: sefaria-api-mcp
Version: 1.0.0
The skill includes a 'connect' tool in skill.js that executes a local command ('node dist/index.js') to start an MCP server. While this behavior is aligned with the stated purpose, the execution of local scripts is a high-risk capability, especially as the actual server code resides in an external repository (https://github.com/davad00/sefaria-api-mcp.git) and is not provided for review. No evidence of intentional malice or data exfiltration was found in the bundle files.
Capability Assessment
Purpose & Capability
The name/description describe an MCP interface to the Sefaria API and the package provides a 'connect' tool that launches a node server and a 'use' helper that shows example MCP calls — these align with the stated purpose.
Instruction Scope
SKILL.md instructs cloning the GitHub repo, running npm install and build, and then launching dist/index.js. Those steps are expected for running a node-based MCP server, and the instructions do not ask for unrelated files or secrets, but they do direct the agent/user to fetch and execute third-party code.
Install Mechanism
There is no registry install spec; the README/SKILL.md point to cloning a GitHub repo and running npm install/build. Using GitHub is standard, but npm install can pull transitive packages — review package.json/package-lock before installing.
Credentials
The skill requests no credentials or config paths. The only runtime environment value used is PORT for the server, which is proportional to running a web service.
Persistence & Privilege
always is false and the skill does not request elevated platform privileges or write to other skills' configs; it only starts a local node process (expected for a server tool).
How to Use
- Make sure OpenClaw is installed (local or Docker)
- Run the install command in chat:
/install sefaria-api-skill - After installation, invoke the skill by name or use
/sefaria-api-skill - Provide required inputs per the skill's parameter spec and get structured output
Version History
v1.0.0
- Initial release of the Sefaria API MCP skill.
- Provides tools and guidance for accessing Sefaria’s library of Jewish texts via an MCP server.
- Supports text retrieval, search, reference parsing, related content, metadata lookup, and calendar tools.
- Includes clear installation instructions and example usage patterns.
- Features integration guidance for MCP configuration and relevant support/documentation links.
Metadata
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sefaria API MCP?
Provides access to the Sefaria API MCP server for retrieving, searching, and exploring Jewish texts and related content via MCP interface. It is an AI Agent Skill for Claude Code / OpenClaw, with 265 downloads so far.
How do I install Sefaria API MCP?
Run "/install sefaria-api-skill" in the OpenClaw or Claude Code chat to install it in one step — no extra setup required.
Is Sefaria API MCP free?
Yes, Sefaria API MCP is completely free, licensed under MIT-0. You can download, install and use it at no cost.
Which platforms does Sefaria API MCP support?
Sefaria API MCP is cross-platform and runs anywhere OpenClaw / Claude Code is available (cross-platform).
Who created Sefaria API MCP?
It is built and maintained by david pishov (@davad00); the current version is v1.0.0.
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