# Primo MCP Server

> Use this tool when you need to search and retrieve library catalog records, or generate citations from Ex Libris Primo library catalogues and subscribed databases. It solves problems related to information discovery, citation management, and data export by providing search, autocomplete, and export functionality to formats like BibTeX, RIS, or CSV. It is ideal for use in academic or research contexts where seamless access to library resources and efficient citation management are required.

Canonical page: https://skillsregistry.net/skills/geheharidas-primo-mcp-server  
JSON: https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/geheharidas-primo-mcp-server

## Description

MCP server for searching Ex Libris Primo library catalogues and subscribed databases, enabling search, record retrieval, autocomplete, citation generation, and export to BibTeX, RIS, or CSV.

## Trust

- **Trust score (0–1):** 0.70
- **Verification tier:** verified
- **Last scanned:** 2026-09-01

## Facts

- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Skill type:** atomic
- **Execution layer:** mcp-remote
- **Runtime environment:** api
- **Category:** database
- **Updated:** 2026-09-01

## Source

- **Source listing:** [Glama](https://glama.ai/mcp/servers/lpyzvnvpjc)
- **Repository:** <https://github.com/geheharidas/primo-mcp-server>

## Use it

Resolve this record through the SkillsRegistry MCP server (no auth, read-only):

```
claude mcp add --transport http --scope user skillsregistry https://api.skillsregistry.net/mcp
```

```json
{
  "jsonrpc": "2.0",
  "id": 1,
  "method": "tools/call",
  "params": {
    "name": "get_skill",
    "arguments": {
      "slug": "geheharidas-primo-mcp-server"
    }
  }
}
```

REST: `GET https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/geheharidas-primo-mcp-server` · pull for local use: `GET https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/geheharidas-primo-mcp-server/pull`

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