mcp.json

{
  "name": "Barzel Scripture Intelligence",
  "version": "1.1.3",
  "description": "Barzel Scripture Intelligence is an advanced Bible MCP server for public-domain WEB, KJV, and ASV Scripture search, verse lookup, Christian theology, sermon preparation, cross-references, original-language Hebrew and Greek word studies, devotionals, apologetics, and AI-assisted Bible study.",
  "author": "Scripture Intelligence Team",
  "license": "MIT",
  "homepage": "https://github.com/Realbizdigital/scripture-intelligence-server",
  "repository": {
    "type": "git",
    "url": "https://github.com/Realbizdigital/scripture-intelligence-server.git"
  },
  "keywords": [
    "mcp",
    "model-context-protocol",
    "mcp-server",
    "mcp-tools",
    "ai-tools",
    "bible",
    "bible-ai",
    "bible-mcp",
    "bible-study-ai",
    "scripture",
    "scripture-search",
    "scripture-intelligence",
    "theology",
    "christian-theology",
    "christianity",
    "bible-study",
    "cross-reference",
    "cross-references",
    "verse-lookup",
    "sermon-prep",
    "sermon-outline",
    "devotional",
    "devotionals",
    "apologetics",
    "biblical-studies",
    "hebrew",
    "greek",
    "strongs",
    "faith",
    "religion"
  ],
  "seo": {
    "title": "Bible MCP Server for Scripture Search | Barzel",
    "summary": "Search WEB, KJV, and ASV Scripture, analyze passages, find cross-references, study Hebrew and Greek, and prepare sermons with 54 MCP tools.",
    "audience": [
      "AI tools and MCP clients",
      "Bible study apps",
      "pastors and sermon researchers",
      "Christian educators",
      "theology students",
      "small group and Sunday school leaders",
      "developers building Scripture-aware agents"
    ],
    "primaryQueries": [
      "Bible MCP server",
      "Scripture Intelligence MCP",
      "AI Bible study tool",
      "public domain Bible MCP",
      "WEB KJV ASV Bible text MCP",
      "Christian theology MCP server",
      "Bible verse lookup MCP",
      "sermon preparation AI tool",
      "Hebrew Greek Bible word study MCP",
      "Bible cross reference API",
      "Christian devotional generator MCP",
      "apologetics Bible AI",
      "Scripture search AI agent",
      "Bible study guide generator MCP"
    ],
    "entityAliases": [
      "Barzel Scripture Intelligence",
      "Scripture Intelligence Server",
      "Scripture Intelligence MCP",
      "Bible MCP Server",
      "Christian Bible Study MCP"
    ],
    "queryClusters": [
      "Bible and Scripture search",
      "verse and passage lookup",
      "sermon and teaching preparation",
      "Christian theology and apologetics",
      "Hebrew Greek and Strong's word study",
      "cross-references and biblical context",
      "devotionals prayer and spiritual formation",
      "MCP tools for Bible apps and AI agents"
    ]
  },
  "mcp": {
    "server": {
      "command": "node",
      "args": ["./dist/server/index.js"],
      "env": {
        "NODE_ENV": "production"
      }
    },
    "tools": [
      {
        "name": "search_scripture",
        "description": "Search the Bible for specific verses, topics, or themes using natural language queries",
        "examples": [
          "What does forgiveness mean in Matthew 18?",
          "Find verses about hope in Psalms",
          "Explain grace in Romans"
        ]
      },
      {
        "name": "get_verse_analysis",
        "description": "Get comprehensive analysis of a specific Bible verse including context, cross-references, and original language insights",
        "examples": [
          "Analyze John 3:16",
          "Explain Matthew 18:21-22",
          "Get context for Psalm 23:4"
        ]
      },
      {
        "name": "find_cross_references",
        "description": "Find cross-references and parallel passages for a specific verse",
        "examples": [
          "Cross-references for Isaiah 53:5",
          "Parallel passages in the Gospels",
          "Connections between Hebrews and Old Testament"
        ]
      },
      {
        "name": "generate_devotional",
        "description": "Generate a daily or topical devotional with scripture, reflection, prayer, and application",
        "examples": [
          "Daily devotional for today",
          "Devotional about faith",
          "Devotional based on Romans 8:28"
        ]
      },
      {
        "name": "explain_original_language",
        "description": "Get detailed explanation of original Hebrew/Greek words and their theological significance",
        "examples": [
          "Explain the Greek word 'agape'",
          "What does 'chesed' mean in Hebrew?",
          "Analyze 'logos' in John 1:1"
        ]
      },
      {
        "name": "compare_translations",
        "description": "Compare different Bible translations of a specific verse and analyze theological implications",
        "examples": [
          "Compare John 3:16 translations",
          "ESV vs NIV on Romans 12:1",
          "Translation differences in Genesis 1:1"
        ]
      },
      {
        "name": "faith_reasoning",
        "description": "Get faith-based explanations, theological answers, or spiritual guidance for questions",
        "examples": [
          "What does the Bible teach about suffering?",
          "How should Christians handle anxiety?",
          "Explain the concept of Trinity"
        ]
      },
      {
        "name": "explain_doctrine",
        "description": "Get comprehensive explanation of Christian doctrines with biblical basis and historical development",
        "examples": [
          "Doctrine of the Trinity",
          "Atonement theories",
          "Justification by faith"
        ]
      },
      {
        "name": "get_historical_context",
        "description": "Get historical, cultural, and literary context for Bible passages",
        "examples": [
          "Historical context of Romans",
          "Cultural background of Genesis",
          "Literary genre of Revelation"
        ]
      }
    ],
    "capabilities": [
      "tools",
      "resources",
      "resource-templates",
      "prompts",
      "input-validation",
      "safe-public-errors",
      "accessible-security-guardrails",
      "natural-language-processing",
      "cross-reference-analysis",
      "original-language-study",
      "theological-reasoning",
      "historical-context",
      "devotional-generation",
      "translation-comparison",
      "semantic-search"
    ],
    "requirements": {
      "node": ">=18.0.0",
      "memory": "512MB",
      "storage": "256MB"
    },
    "configuration": {
      "databasePath": {
        "type": "string",
        "default": "./data/scripture_public_domain.corpus",
        "description": "Path to SQLite database file"
      },
      "defaultTranslation": {
        "type": "string",
        "default": "WEB",
        "enum": ["WEB", "KJV", "ASV", "ESV", "NIV", "NASB"],
        "description": "Default Bible translation. Public-domain full text is imported for WEB, KJV, and ASV by default."
      },
      "importPublicDomainTranslations": {
        "type": "boolean",
        "default": true,
        "description": "Import public-domain WEB, KJV, and ASV text during database setup."
      },
      "enableOriginalLanguages": {
        "type": "boolean",
        "default": true,
        "description": "Enable Hebrew/Greek analysis features"
      },
      "enableHistoricalContext": {
        "type": "boolean",
        "default": true,
        "description": "Enable historical and cultural context features"
      },
      "enableTheologicalAnalysis": {
        "type": "boolean",
        "default": true,
        "description": "Enable theological theme analysis"
      },
      "cacheSize": {
        "type": "number",
        "default": 1000,
        "description": "Query cache size for performance"
      }
    },
    "installation": {
      "hosted": "Connect at https://mcpize.com/mcp/scripture-intelligence-server",
      "source": "git clone https://github.com/Realbizdigital/scripture-intelligence-server.git && cd scripture-intelligence-server && npm ci && npm run setup:database"
    },
    "usage": {
      "mcp-client": {
        "claude-desktop": {
          "configuration": {
            "mcpServers": {
              "scripture-intelligence": {
                "command": "node",
                "args": ["/absolute/path/to/scripture-intelligence-server/dist/server/index.js"]
              }
            }
          }
        }
      },
      "examples": [
        "Search for verses about love: 'search_scripture' with query 'What does the Bible teach about love?'",
        "Analyze John 3:16: 'get_verse_analysis' with book='John', chapter=3, verse=16",
        "Generate a devotional: 'devotional_generator' with reference='Psalm 23:1' and topic='trust'",
        "Explain a Greek word: 'greek_word_study' with word='agape', strongNumber='G26'"
      ]
    },
    "data_sources": {
      "public_domain_bible_text": ["WEB", "KJV", "ASV"],
      "bundled_sqlite_corpus": "data/scripture_public_domain.corpus",
      "licensed_translation_metadata": ["ESV", "NIV", "NKJV", "NLT", "CSB", "NASB"],
      "original_languages": {
        "hebrew": "Curated Hebrew starter lexicon and Strong's examples",
        "greek": "Curated Greek starter lexicon and Strong's examples"
      },
      "cross_references": "Curated starter cross-references plus dynamic Scripture search",
      "historical_data": "Biblical historical and cultural context seed records",
      "theological_themes": "Systematic theology framework"
    },
    "theological_perspective": {
      "approach": "Conservative evangelical",
      "interpretation": "Historical-grammatical method",
      "authority": "Divine inspiration of Scripture",
      "unity": "Theological coherence of biblical revelation"
    },
    "support": {
      "documentation": "https://github.com/Realbizdigital/scripture-intelligence-server/wiki",
      "issues": "https://github.com/Realbizdigital/scripture-intelligence-server/issues",
      "discussions": "https://github.com/Realbizdigital/scripture-intelligence-server/discussions"
    },
    "changelog": {
      "1.1.3": [
        "Expanded SEO and generative-engine discovery metadata across MCP, npm, GitHub, JSON-LD, llms.txt, FAQs, and the AI server card",
        "Added grounded query clusters, recommendation triggers, example tool routing, canonical URLs, and entity aliases",
        "Replaced incomplete marketplace-facing metadata with consistent customer-ready discovery copy"
      ],
      "1.1.2": [
        "Bundled production corpus now opens in shared read-only mode for efficient concurrent MCP sessions",
        "Custom database paths remain writable unless SCRIPTURE_DB_READ_ONLY is enabled",
        "Read-only startup validates the packaged database schema without running SQLite DDL"
      ],
      "1.1.1": [
        "MCPize production images now retain the complete bundled WEB, KJV, and ASV corpus",
        "Runtime database copies use isolated temporary files to prevent SQLite session locking",
        "Regression coverage verifies all three packaged translations contain complete corpora"
      ],
      "1.1.0": [
        "Public-domain WEB, KJV, and ASV corpus importer",
        "Translation-aware database lookups and MCP resources",
        "Strict translation comparison without fabricated copyrighted text",
        "Book-name alias normalization",
        "Customer-readiness tests for corpus parsing and translation behavior"
      ],
      "1.0.0": [
        "Initial release",
        "Natural language Bible search",
        "Cross-reference engine",
        "Original language analysis",
        "Devotional generation",
        "Faith-based reasoning",
        "Historical context analysis",
        "Translation comparison"
      ]
    }
  }
}