NYCU Library Β· Model Context Protocol

Connect the Library
to Your AI

Let ChatGPT or Claude directly access NYCU collections, borrowing records, and academic papers β€” no new systems, no new learning curve.

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πŸ“š What books am I currently borrowing?
πŸ” Find resources on quantum computing
πŸ“„ Find papers on transformer models
⏰ Which book is due soon?
Features

Your Library, Inside Your AI

You already use AI to study and research. Now your AI knows the library β€” access physical collections in the same conversation, no extra tabs needed.

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Query Without Leaving

No need to leave your AI or remember library URLs β€” just ask and get instant answers.

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Know Exactly Where to Look

Hsinchu or Taipei, which floor, which shelf, available now β€” one question tells you everything.

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Borrowing Status at a Glance

See what you've borrowed, what's due soon, and your holds β€” no library login needed.

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Follow-up Friendly

Ask follow-ups like "Is there an e-book?" or "Any recommendations?" β€” just like chatting with a librarian.

Setup

Connect to Your AI in Minutes

Choose your AI platform and follow the steps to get connected.

1

Connect the NYCU Library App

Click the button below to connect via ChatGPT Apps, or manually go to the ChatGPT sidebar β†’ Apps β†’ search NYCU Library β†’ click Connect.

Connect NYCU Library β†’

ChatGPT Apps sidebar
Click Apps in the sidebar
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Search NYCU Library
Search NYCU Library and click Connect
2

Enable MCP in Your Conversation

Click + on the left of the input box β†’ More, then select the MCP name (or type /nycu lib mcp to quickly select it).

Once enabled, the MCP name appears below the input box β€” you're ready to chat.

Click + More
Click + β†’ More β†’ Select MCP
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MCP enabled
MCP appears below the input box β€” it's enabled
1

Open Settings

Go to claude.ai/customize/connectors to add a custom connector.

2

Add MCP Server

  • Server Name: NYCU Library
  • URL: https://mcp.lib.nycu.edu.tw/mcp
  • Click Connect and complete OAuth authentication with your school account
3

Enable MCP in Conversation

Each new conversation, click + β†’ Connectors on the left of the input box and toggle NYCU mcp on.

Enable NYCU mcp toggle
Toggle the switch to enable in conversation

βœ… The above setup only needs to be done once. After that, simply enable MCP in each new conversation (Step 2) β€” no reconfiguration needed.

πŸ’‘ The auth token is valid for 3 days. After expiry, simply log in again to continue.

MCP Services

What MCP Can Do for You

No browser, no URLs to remember β€” just tell your AI what you need and the library does the rest.

πŸ‘€ Account Management
  • Borrowing Records: See which books you have checked out and their due dates
  • Hold Status: View your holds queue and purchase request progress

Try asking

  • "What books do I have checked out?"
  • "Which book is due soonest?"
  • "Do I have any holds?"
πŸ” Collection Search
  • Availability: Tells you which campus, floor, and shelf, and whether it can be borrowed
  • Physical & E-books: Search both physical collections and school-subscribed e-books simultaneously
  • Chinese & English: Search by keyword, title, or author name

Try asking

  • "Are there introductory books on machine learning?"
  • "Find books written by Hobsbawm"
  • "Which Python beginner books are available to borrow?"

Help Us Build Better

Satisfied with the MCP integration? In the age of AI, imagination is the limit β€” share your ideas with us. Every suggestion could become the seed of our next feature.

FAQ

FAQ

Have more questions? Feel free to contact the library.

Do I need to set this up every time?
No. The MCP connector only needs to be configured once. After that, simply enable MCP for each new conversation (Step 2) β€” no need to reconfigure the connector.
Why did my authentication expire?
The OAuth token is valid for 3 days. After it expires, you need to log in again. This is to protect your account security.
Can I use this on both ChatGPT and Claude?
Yes! Both platforms authenticate independently and do not interfere with each other.
Can I borrow books directly from search results?
Currently only search is supported. To borrow, renew, or place a hold, click the link in the result to go to the library system.
Do I need a ChatGPT or Claude subscription?
No. The free versions of both ChatGPT and Claude support MCP features.
What new features are coming soon?
Features currently in development include:
  • Academic Paper Search: Integrated academic databases to search and compare research papers directly in conversation
  • Purchase Requests: Request the library to purchase books you can't find, all within your AI conversation