NuBerea — Claude Code MCP server: what it does, how to install
Connects Greek and Hebrew lexicons along with manuscript variants to AI coding tools. Useful for theological analysis and textual criticism.
claude mcp add --transport http nuberea https://mcp.nuberea.com/mcpWhat NuBerea does
NuBerea exposes scholarly biblical databases to AI clients via the Model Context Protocol. It allows assistants to inspect entries in the LSJ or BDB lexicons and parse Greek morphology through the Macula dataset.
The server retrieves transcriptions of early manuscripts, including Codex Sinaiticus via CNTR data. It also handles synoptic comparisons from Aland's synopsis, which helps trace Old Testament citations across the New Testament.
You need a registered account at https://nuberea.com/login before connecting. The client points over HTTP to https://mcp.nuberea.com/mcp and maintains sessions using refresh tokens.
What it helps with
- parse Greek and Hebrew verse morphology
- inspect textual variants across ancient biblical manuscripts
- trace cross-references and quotations across Scripture
- build outlines for biblical teaching and exegesis
Example prompts for the agent
- Look up John 1:1 in Greek with word morphology from the Macula dataset
- Compare Genesis 1:1 Hebrew text against the Septuagint translation using NuBerea
- Show manuscript differences for Mark 16:9-20 across early codices
How to install NuBerea
Platform CLI: remote server
claude mcp add --transport http nuberea https://mcp.nuberea.com/mcpPlatform CLI: remote server
codex mcp add nuberea --url https://mcp.nuberea.com/mcpConfig file
{
"mcpServers": {
"nuberea": {
"url": "https://mcp.nuberea.com/mcp"
}
}
}Config file
{
"servers": {
"nuberea": {
"type": "http",
"url": "https://mcp.nuberea.com/mcp"
}
}
}Platform CLI: remote server
gemini mcp add -t http nuberea https://mcp.nuberea.com/mcpStep by step, with commands for each platform: How to add an MCP server to Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, VS Code, Gemini CLI and more
Questions about NuBerea
How do I install NuBerea in Claude Code?
Run claude mcp add --transport http nuberea https://mcp.nuberea.com/mcp. Authenticate your account when prompted during the first run.
What does NuBerea do?
It provides AI assistants with access to biblical research tools, including Greek and Hebrew lexicons, manuscript variants, and cross-reference data.
Do I need an account to use NuBerea?
Yes, you must register at https://nuberea.com/login. The MCP server uses token-based authentication and maintains connections with refresh tokens.
