Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) about Komga Ebook Library MCP Server

Q: What is the Komga Ebook Library MCP Server? A: It’s an integration that connects your Komga ebook library to AI assistants, enabling AI-powered search and content access.

Q: What is Komga? A: Komga is a free and open source comics/mangas/BDs server and web reader.

Q: What is MCP? A: MCP is an open protocol that standardizes how applications provide context to LLMs.

Q: What formats does it support? A: It supports EPUB, PDF (text-based), and PDF (image-based).

Q: How do I install it? A: You can install it via NPM or Smithery. See the installation instructions in the overview.

Q: What configuration is required? A: You need to configure the Komga server URL, username, password, and optionally a library filter.

Q: What are the key features? A: Smart format detection, full-text search, Claude Vision OCR for images in PDF, session caching for optimized performance.

Q: What are the use cases? A: Academic research, fact verification, language learning, technical documentation.

Q: What is UBOS? A: UBOS is a full-stack AI Agent development platform focused on bringing AI Agents to every business department.

Q: What if I have connection issues? A: Verify Komga server accessibility, check authentication credentials, and ensure the user has the PAGE_STREAMING role.

Q: What if I have search problems? A: Confirm the KOMGA_LIBRARY filter matches existing libraries and check the book format support (EPUB is preferred).

Q: What if I have performance issues? A: EPUBs index on first access (2-4 seconds), subsequent searches are cached. Large PDFs may require patience for initial processing.