# Readwise Reader

```json
{
  "name": "Readwise Reader",
  "slug": "readwise_reader",
  "url": "https://composio.dev/toolkits/readwise_reader",
  "markdown_url": "https://composio.dev/toolkits/readwise_reader.md",
  "logo_url": "https://logos.composio.dev/api/readwise_reader",
  "categories": [
    "document & file management"
  ],
  "is_composio_managed": false,
  "updated_at": "2026-08-10T12:34:43.231Z"
}
```

![Readwise Reader logo](https://logos.composio.dev/api/readwise_reader)

## Description

Securely connect your AI agents and chatbots (Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, etc) with Readwise Reader MCP or direct API to save documents, list library items, organize saved reads, and update document metadata through natural language.

## Summary

Readwise Reader is a read-it-later and document library app for saving articles, PDFs, newsletters, and web pages.
It helps you keep research organized, searchable, and ready to review later.

## Categories

- document & file management

## Toolkit Details

- Tools: 6

## Images

- Logo: https://logos.composio.dev/api/readwise_reader

## Authentication

- **Api Key**
  - Type: `api_key`
  - Description: Api Key authentication for Readwise Reader.
  - Setup:
    - Configure Api Key credentials for Readwise Reader.
    - Use the credentials when creating an auth config in Composio.

## Suggested Prompts

- Save research article to Reader inbox
- List unread documents tagged machine learning
- Archive finished documents in Reader library

## Supported Tools

| Tool slug | Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
| `READWISE_READER_BULK_UPDATE_DOCUMENTS` | Bulk Update Documents | Partially update up to 50 Reader documents in one request and return a success or error result for every document. |
| `READWISE_READER_DELETE_DOCUMENT` | Delete Document | Permanently delete one Reader document by its ID. |
| `READWISE_READER_LIST_DOCUMENTS` | List Documents | List, filter, incrementally sync, or fetch a specific Reader document. Returns one page and a cursor for the next page. |
| `READWISE_READER_LIST_TAGS` | List Tags | List tags in the connected Reader library, returning one page and a cursor for the next page. |
| `READWISE_READER_SAVE_DOCUMENT` | Save Document | Save a URL or supplied HTML as a document in the connected Reader library, with optional metadata, location, and tags. Returns the Reader document ID needed by update and delete tools. |
| `READWISE_READER_UPDATE_DOCUMENT` | Update Document | Partially update supported fields on one Reader document by ID; omitted fields remain unchanged. |

## Supported Triggers

None listed.

## Installation and MCP Setup

### Path 1: SDK Installation

#### Path 1, Step 1: Install Composio

Install the Composio SDK
```python
pip install composio_openai
```

```typescript
npm install @composio/openai
```

#### Path 1, Step 2: Initialize Composio and Create Tool Router Session

Import and initialize Composio client, then create a Tool Router session
```python
from openai import OpenAI
from composio import Composio
from composio_openai import OpenAIResponsesProvider

composio = Composio(provider=OpenAIResponsesProvider())
openai = OpenAI()
session = composio.create(user_id='your-user-id')
```

```typescript
import OpenAI from 'openai';
import { Composio } from '@composio/core';
import { OpenAIResponsesProvider } from '@composio/openai';

const composio = new Composio({
  provider: new OpenAIResponsesProvider(),
});
const openai = new OpenAI({});
const session = await composio.create('your-user-id');
```

#### Path 1, Step 3: Execute Readwise Reader Tools via Tool Router with Your Agent

Get tools from Tool Router session and execute Readwise Reader actions with your Agent
```python
tools = session.tools
response = openai.responses.create(
  model='gpt-4.1',
  tools=tools,
  input=[{
    'role': 'user',
    'content': 'List unread documents from my Readwise Reader library'
  }]
)
result = composio.provider.handle_tool_calls(
  response=response,
  user_id='your-user-id'
)
print(result)
```

```typescript
const tools = session.tools;
const response = await openai.responses.create({
  model: 'gpt-4.1',
  tools: tools,
  input: [{
    role: 'user',
    content: 'List unread documents from my Readwise Reader library'
  }],
});
const result = await composio.provider.handleToolCalls(
  'your-user-id',
  response.output
);
console.log(result);
```

### Path 2: MCP Server Setup

#### Path 2, Step 1: Install Composio

Install the Composio SDK for Python or TypeScript
```python
pip install composio claude-agent-sdk
```

```typescript
npm install @composio/core ai @ai-sdk/openai @ai-sdk/mcp
```

#### Path 2, Step 2: Initialize Client and Create Tool Router Session

Import and initialize the Composio client, then create a Tool Router session for Readwise Reader
```python
from composio import Composio
from claude_agent_sdk import ClaudeSDKClient, ClaudeAgentOptions

composio = Composio(api_key='your-composio-api-key')
session = composio.create(user_id='your-user-id')
url = session.mcp.url
```

```typescript
import { Composio } from '@composio/core';

const composio = new Composio({ apiKey: 'your-api-key' });
const session = await composio.create('your-user-id');
console.log(`Tool Router session created: ${session.mcp.url}`);
```

#### Path 2, Step 3: Connect to AI Agent

Use the MCP server with your AI agent (Anthropic Claude or Mastra)
```python
import asyncio

options = ClaudeAgentOptions(
    permission_mode='bypassPermissions',
    mcp_servers={
        'tool_router': {
            'type': 'http',
            'url': url,
            'headers': {
                'x-api-key': 'your-composio-api-key'
            }
        }
    },
    system_prompt='You are a helpful assistant with access to Readwise Reader tools.',
    max_turns=10
)

async def main():
    async with ClaudeSDKClient(options=options) as client:
        await client.query('List unread documents from my Readwise Reader library')
        async for message in client.receive_response():
            if hasattr(message, 'content'):
                for block in message.content:
                    if hasattr(block, 'text'):
                        print(block.text)

asyncio.run(main())
```

```typescript
import { openai } from '@ai-sdk/openai';
import { experimental_createMCPClient as createMCPClient } from '@ai-sdk/mcp';
import { generateText } from 'ai';

const client = await createMCPClient({
  transport: {
    type: 'http',
    url: session.mcp.url,
    headers: {
      'x-api-key': 'your-composio-api-key',
    },
  },
});

const tools = await client.tools();
const { text } = await generateText({
  model: openai('gpt-4o'),
  tools,
  messages: [{
    role: 'user',
    content: 'List unread documents from my Readwise Reader library'
  }],
  maxSteps: 5,
});

console.log(`Agent: ${text}`);
```

## Why Use Composio?

### 1. AI Native Readwise Reader Integration

- Supports both Readwise Reader MCP and direct API based integrations
- Structured, LLM-friendly schemas for reliable document actions
- Rich coverage for saving, listing, organizing, updating, and deleting Readwise Reader documents

### 2. Managed Auth

- Securely stores Readwise Reader API keys so you don't hard-code secrets in your agent
- Central place to manage, scope, and revoke Readwise Reader access
- Per user and per environment credentials for safer document library automation

### 3. Agent Optimized Design

- Tools are tuned using real error and success rates to improve reliability over time
- Clear schemas help agents understand Readwise Reader document fields and actions
- Comprehensive execution logs so you always know what ran, when, and on whose behalf

### 4. Enterprise Grade Security

- Fine-grained RBAC so you control which agents and users can access Readwise Reader
- Scoped, least privilege access to Readwise Reader library resources
- Full audit trail of agent actions to support review and compliance

## Use Readwise Reader with any AI Agent Framework

Choose a framework you want to connect Readwise Reader with:

- [ChatGPT Work](https://composio.dev/toolkits/readwise_reader/framework/chatgpt)
- [Claude Cowork](https://composio.dev/toolkits/readwise_reader/framework/claude-cowork)

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## Frequently Asked Questions

### Do I need my own developer credentials to use Readwise Reader with Composio?

Yes, Readwise Reader requires you to configure your own API key credentials. Once set up, Composio handles secure credential storage and API request handling for you.

### Can I use multiple toolkits together?

Yes! Composio's Tool Router enables agents to use multiple toolkits. [Learn more](https://docs.composio.dev/tool-router/overview).

### Is Composio secure?

Composio is SOC 2 and ISO 27001 compliant with all data encrypted in transit and at rest. [Learn more](https://trust.composio.dev).

### What if the API changes?

Composio maintains and updates all toolkit integrations automatically, so your agents always work with the latest API versions.

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