BibleGateway Verse of the Day MCP Server

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This is a MCP server for the BibleGateway Verse of the Day (Web Service Only)

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- Fetches the Verse of the Day from BibleGateway.com daily.
- Supports over 300 translations across dozens of languages.
- Includes multiple standalone Python scripts (KJV, ESV, Spanish, global, etc.).
- All tools accept zero arguments and return structured JSON.
- Free and public – no API key or authentication needed.
- Compatible with Cursor, Roo Code, Cline, and Gemini-CLI.

Setting up with Highlight

This MCP is not yet compatible with Highlight’s one-click setup. However, you can still use it with Highlight by following these steps:

Download and install Highlight from highlightai.com/download
Navigate to the plugins tab and select "Add Custom Plugin"
Configure the plugin with the settings below

Plugin Name BibleGateway Verse of the Day MCP Server

Command (node, npx, python, etc.)

Please refer to the README for specific instructions on how to obtain API keys or other required environment variables.
Enable "Start Automatically" if you want the plugin to start when Highlight launches

Setting up with Cursor

Open Cursor's settings
Navigate to the MCP section
Click "Add new Global MCP server"
Copy and paste the configuration below based on your operating system

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "biblegateway verse of the day mcp server": {
            "biblegateway-votd": {
                "command": "/ABSOLUTE/PATH/TO/PARENT/FOLDER/uv",
                "args": [
                    "--directory",
                    "/ABSOLUTE/PATH/TO/PARENT/FOLDER/biblegateway-votd-mcp",
                    "run",
                    "biblegateway-votd-basic.py"
                ]
            }
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "biblegateway verse of the day mcp server": {
            "biblegateway-votd": {
                "command": "/ABSOLUTE/PATH/TO/PARENT/FOLDER/uv",
                "args": [
                    "--directory",
                    "/ABSOLUTE/PATH/TO/PARENT/FOLDER/biblegateway-votd-mcp",
                    "run",
                    "biblegateway-votd-basic.py"
                ]
            }
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "biblegateway verse of the day mcp server": {
            "biblegateway-votd": {
                "command": "/ABSOLUTE/PATH/TO/PARENT/FOLDER/uv",
                "args": [
                    "--directory",
                    "/ABSOLUTE/PATH/TO/PARENT/FOLDER/biblegateway-votd-mcp",
                    "run",
                    "biblegateway-votd-basic.py"
                ]
            }
        }
    }
}

Setting up with Claude Desktop

Open Claude Desktop's settings
Go to the Integrations tab
Click "Add MCP Server"
Use the configuration below based on your operating system

Note: Make sure Claude Desktop is running before attempting to connect.

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "biblegateway verse of the day mcp server": {
            "biblegateway-votd": {
                "command": "/ABSOLUTE/PATH/TO/PARENT/FOLDER/uv",
                "args": [
                    "--directory",
                    "/ABSOLUTE/PATH/TO/PARENT/FOLDER/biblegateway-votd-mcp",
                    "run",
                    "biblegateway-votd-basic.py"
                ]
            }
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "biblegateway verse of the day mcp server": {
            "biblegateway-votd": {
                "command": "/ABSOLUTE/PATH/TO/PARENT/FOLDER/uv",
                "args": [
                    "--directory",
                    "/ABSOLUTE/PATH/TO/PARENT/FOLDER/biblegateway-votd-mcp",
                    "run",
                    "biblegateway-votd-basic.py"
                ]
            }
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "biblegateway verse of the day mcp server": {
            "biblegateway-votd": {
                "command": "/ABSOLUTE/PATH/TO/PARENT/FOLDER/uv",
                "args": [
                    "--directory",
                    "/ABSOLUTE/PATH/TO/PARENT/FOLDER/biblegateway-votd-mcp",
                    "run",
                    "biblegateway-votd-basic.py"
                ]
            }
        }
    }
}

Setting up with Windsurf

Open Windsurf's preferences
Go to the Integrations section
Click "Add MCP Integration"
Use the configuration below based on your operating system

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "biblegateway verse of the day mcp server": {
            "biblegateway-votd": {
                "command": "/ABSOLUTE/PATH/TO/PARENT/FOLDER/uv",
                "args": [
                    "--directory",
                    "/ABSOLUTE/PATH/TO/PARENT/FOLDER/biblegateway-votd-mcp",
                    "run",
                    "biblegateway-votd-basic.py"
                ]
            }
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "biblegateway verse of the day mcp server": {
            "biblegateway-votd": {
                "command": "/ABSOLUTE/PATH/TO/PARENT/FOLDER/uv",
                "args": [
                    "--directory",
                    "/ABSOLUTE/PATH/TO/PARENT/FOLDER/biblegateway-votd-mcp",
                    "run",
                    "biblegateway-votd-basic.py"
                ]
            }
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "biblegateway verse of the day mcp server": {
            "biblegateway-votd": {
                "command": "/ABSOLUTE/PATH/TO/PARENT/FOLDER/uv",
                "args": [
                    "--directory",
                    "/ABSOLUTE/PATH/TO/PARENT/FOLDER/biblegateway-votd-mcp",
                    "run",
                    "biblegateway-votd-basic.py"
                ]
            }
        }
    }
}

Setting up with Cline

Open Cline's settings
Navigate to the Integrations section
Click "Add MCP Server"
Copy and paste the configuration below based on your operating system

Note: Make sure to restart Cline after adding the configuration.

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "biblegateway verse of the day mcp server": {
            "biblegateway-votd": {
                "command": "/ABSOLUTE/PATH/TO/PARENT/FOLDER/uv",
                "args": [
                    "--directory",
                    "/ABSOLUTE/PATH/TO/PARENT/FOLDER/biblegateway-votd-mcp",
                    "run",
                    "biblegateway-votd-basic.py"
                ]
            }
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "biblegateway verse of the day mcp server": {
            "biblegateway-votd": {
                "command": "/ABSOLUTE/PATH/TO/PARENT/FOLDER/uv",
                "args": [
                    "--directory",
                    "/ABSOLUTE/PATH/TO/PARENT/FOLDER/biblegateway-votd-mcp",
                    "run",
                    "biblegateway-votd-basic.py"
                ]
            }
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "biblegateway verse of the day mcp server": {
            "biblegateway-votd": {
                "command": "/ABSOLUTE/PATH/TO/PARENT/FOLDER/uv",
                "args": [
                    "--directory",
                    "/ABSOLUTE/PATH/TO/PARENT/FOLDER/biblegateway-votd-mcp",
                    "run",
                    "biblegateway-votd-basic.py"
                ]
            }
        }
    }
}

Setting up with Goose

Open Goose's preferences
Go to the Integrations tab
Select "MCP Servers"
Click "Add New Server"
Use the configuration below based on your operating system

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "biblegateway verse of the day mcp server": {
            "biblegateway-votd": {
                "command": "/ABSOLUTE/PATH/TO/PARENT/FOLDER/uv",
                "args": [
                    "--directory",
                    "/ABSOLUTE/PATH/TO/PARENT/FOLDER/biblegateway-votd-mcp",
                    "run",
                    "biblegateway-votd-basic.py"
                ]
            }
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "biblegateway verse of the day mcp server": {
            "biblegateway-votd": {
                "command": "/ABSOLUTE/PATH/TO/PARENT/FOLDER/uv",
                "args": [
                    "--directory",
                    "/ABSOLUTE/PATH/TO/PARENT/FOLDER/biblegateway-votd-mcp",
                    "run",
                    "biblegateway-votd-basic.py"
                ]
            }
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "biblegateway verse of the day mcp server": {
            "biblegateway-votd": {
                "command": "/ABSOLUTE/PATH/TO/PARENT/FOLDER/uv",
                "args": [
                    "--directory",
                    "/ABSOLUTE/PATH/TO/PARENT/FOLDER/biblegateway-votd-mcp",
                    "run",
                    "biblegateway-votd-basic.py"
                ]
            }
        }
    }
}

From the repository

This project uses uv for environment and dependency management, following the MCP Quickstart for Server Developers.



uv venv
uv add mcp[cli] httpx

Add the server to your IDE's MCP configuration file (mcp.json). Supported IDEs include Cursor, Roo Code, Cline, and Gemini-CLI.

``json { "mcpServers": { "biblegateway-votd": { "command": "/ABSOLUTE/PATH/TO/uv", "args": [ "--directory", "/ABSOLUTE/PATH/TO/biblegateway-votd-mcp", "run", "biblegateway-votd.py" ] } } }`> Note for Cursor users: Cursor limits the combined length of server name + tool name to 60 characters. If tools fail to load, abbreviate the server name inmcp.json. > Recommendation: Load only the scripts containing the Bible versions you actively need. Some IDEs cap the total number of registered MCP tools in global context. ---

Once the server is running, query it through your AI agent using natural language:`What is the verse of the day in the King James Version? What is the verse of the day in the Nueva Versión Internacional? What is the verse of the day in the bible version with ID: 278? What is the verse of the day in the Pobitro Bible?``

All tools accept zero arguments and return a structured JSON payload from BibleGateway.

---

Claude Desktop / Cursor

Paste into your MCP client config file to install this server.

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "biblegateway verse of the day mcp server": {
            "biblegateway-votd": {
                "command": "/ABSOLUTE/PATH/TO/PARENT/FOLDER/uv",
                "args": [
                    "--directory",
                    "/ABSOLUTE/PATH/TO/PARENT/FOLDER/biblegateway-votd-mcp",
                    "run",
                    "biblegateway-votd-basic.py"
                ]
            }
        }
    }
}

McpServers

{
    "biblegateway-votd": {
        "command": "/ABSOLUTE/PATH/TO/PARENT/FOLDER/uv",
        "args": [
            "--directory",
            "/ABSOLUTE/PATH/TO/PARENT/FOLDER/biblegateway-votd-mcp",
            "run",
            "biblegateway-votd-basic.py"
        ]
    }
}

> "Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path." — Psalm 119:105 (KJV) A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that delivers the daily Word of God — sourced directly from BibleGateway.com — into any MCP-compatible AI development environment. This project was built to make Scripture accessible through modern AI tooling, ensuring that the Gospel of Jesus Christ can reach developers, researchers, and everyday users wherever they work. No API key is required. The BibleGateway VOTD endpoint is a free, publicly accessible web service. ---

✝️ Mission

This server exists not merely as a software utility, but as a vessel for the Great Commission. By integrating the living Word of God into AI-assisted workflows, developers may begin each session anchored in Scripture. Whether used in a personal devotional context or as a reference tool in professional environments, this MCP server ensures that the Gospel of Jesus Christ is never more than one tool-call away — available in over 300 translations across dozens of languages, reaching every nation and tongue. ---

🌍 What This Server Does

Each Python script in this repository is a standalone FastMCP server exposing one or more Bible translation tools. Each tool fetches the Verse of the Day (VOTD) from BibleGateway for a specific Bible version and returns a structured JSON response.

Included Scripts

| Script | Languages / Scope | |---|---| | biblegateway-votd.py | Primary: KJV, NIV, ESV, NLT, Arabic, Japanese, Chinese, Russian, French, and more | | biblegateway-votd-basic.py | Core English translations (KJV, AMP, MSG, CSB, ESV, NIV, NLT) | | biblegateway-votd-english.py | Full English translation suite (40+ versions) | | biblegateway-votd-spanish.py | Spanish translations (RVR, NVI, NTV, etc.) | | biblegateway-votd-alternate-languages.py | Global translations: Arabic, Bulgarian, Bengali, Cherokee, Thai, Ukrainian, Yoruba, and dozens more | ---

⚙️ Installation

This project uses uv for environment and dependency management, following the MCP Quickstart for Server Developers. ``

bash
1. Clone the repository

git clone https://github.com/cmathgit/biblegateway-votd-mcp.git

2. Initialize the project

uv init biblegateway-votd-mcp
cd biblegateway-votd-mcp

3. Create and activate the virtual environment

uv venv
Windows:

.venv\Scripts\activate
macOS/Linux:

source .venv/bin/activate

4. Install dependencies

uv add mcp[cli] httpx



Test a Server Locally

bash
uv run biblegateway-votd.py



---

🔧 MCP Configuration


Add the server to your IDE's MCP configuration file (

mcp.json

). Supported IDEs include Cursor, Roo Code, Cline, and Gemini-CLI.

json
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "biblegateway-votd": {
      "command": "/ABSOLUTE/PATH/TO/uv",
      "args": [
        "--directory",
        "/ABSOLUTE/PATH/TO/biblegateway-votd-mcp",
        "run",
        "biblegateway-votd.py"
      ]
    }
  }
}



> Note for Cursor users: Cursor limits the combined length of server name + tool name to 60 characters. If tools fail to load, abbreviate the server name in

mcp.json

.

> Recommendation: Load only the scripts containing the Bible versions you actively need. Some IDEs cap the total number of registered MCP tools in global context.

---

💬 Usage Examples


Once the server is running, query it through your AI agent using natural language:


What is the verse of the day in the King James Version?
What is the verse of the day in the Nueva Versión Internacional?
What is the verse of the day in the bible version with ID: 278?
What is the verse of the day in the Pobitro Bible?

`` All tools accept zero arguments and return a structured JSON payload from BibleGateway. ---

🔗 References

- BibleGateway VOTD API Documentation - Full Bible Version & ID List - Model Context Protocol Documentation - uv Package Manager ---

📄 License

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Setting up with Highlight

From the repository

Claude Desktop / Cursor

McpServers

✝️ Mission

🌍 What This Server Does

Included Scripts

⚙️ Installation

1. Clone the repository

2. Initialize the project

3. Create and activate the virtual environment

Windows:

macOS/Linux:

4. Install dependencies

Test a Server Locally

🔧 MCP Configuration

💬 Usage Examples

🔗 References

📄 License

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