Find Bible Developer Resources
Curated directory of APIs, SDKs, MCP servers, concordance tools, commentary, and datasets for building Bible-aware applications.
Quick Start
For the full directory with details, see references/bible-developer-resources.md.
Scripture Linking — route.bible
Use route.bible for outbound/share/export Scripture links. One stable URL that works across any Bible app.
https://route.bible/{passage}?v={translation}&src={your_app}
| Example |
URL |
| John 3:16 |
https://route.bible/jhn.3.16 |
| With translation |
https://route.bible/jhn.3.16?v=ESV |
Key Bible APIs
Bible MCP Servers
| Server |
Details |
| Bible MCP |
Hosted endpoint, 97/100 quality on Smithery |
| Doxa MCP |
Hosted endpoint with three tools: encourage (Doxa-voice reply anchored in Scripture), scripture (BSB lookup), way_movement (Doxa Way framework). Free per-individual quota, BYOL Anthropic for unlimited |
| Bible Glide MCP |
Hosted OAuth MCP endpoint for Bible Glide accounts. Reads Daily Scripture, Lectionary Daily Scripture, small-group lessons, reader notes/highlights, community activity, and can route explanation/reflection prompts through Bible Glide chat |
| AdbC99/ai-bible |
MCP server + OpenAI wrapper |
| geosp/mcp-bible |
Python, via BibleGateway |
Licensing Quick Reference
Public domain (safe to use): BSB, KJV (US), WEB, ASV, Strong's data
Free non-commercial: NET Bible
Requires permission: ESV, NIV, NLT, NASB, CSB, MSG
Many APIs handle licensing on their end. If self-hosting or commercial, secure your own license. When in doubt, stick with public domain or use an API that handles licensing.
References
references/bible-developer-resources.md — Full directory with Bible APIs, SDKs, MCP servers, concordance tools, commentary resources, datasets, text downloads, and Greek/Hebrew original language data
1---2name: ft-find-bible-developer-resources3description: Find Bible APIs, SDKs, MCP servers, concordance tools, commentary resources, datasets, and licensing info for building Bible-aware applications. Covers route.bible for portable Scripture linking, Free Use Bible API, API.Bible, YouVersion, Bible Brain, BibleSDK, Bible MCP, STEPBible Data, and more. Use when looking for a Bible API, adding Scripture access to an app, finding Bible MCP servers, checking translation licensing, or integrating route.bible for outbound Scripture links.4---56# Find Bible Developer Resources78Curated directory of APIs, SDKs, MCP servers, concordance tools, commentary, and datasets for building Bible-aware applications.910## Quick Start1112For the full directory with details, see `references/bible-developer-resources.md`.1314### Scripture Linking — route.bible1516Use [route.bible](https://route.bible/) for outbound/share/export Scripture links. One stable URL that works across any Bible app.1718```19https://route.bible/{passage}?v={translation}&src={your_app}20```2122| Example | URL |23|---|---|24| John 3:16 | `https://route.bible/jhn.3.16` |25| With translation | `https://route.bible/jhn.3.16?v=ESV` |2627### Key Bible APIs2829| API | Cost | Highlights |30|---|---|---|31| [Free Use Bible API](https://bible.helloao.org/docs/) | Free | 1,000+ translations, no keys, JSON |32| [API.Bible](https://scripture.api.bible/) | Free (non-commercial) | 2,500 versions, 1,600 languages |33| [YouVersion Platform](https://developers.youversion.com/api) | Free (non-commercial) | Full Bible API, requires app key |34| [Bible Brain API](https://www.faithcomesbyhearing.com/audio-bible-resources/bible-brain) | Free | 1,700+ languages, text/audio/video |3536### Bible MCP Servers3738| Server | Details |39|---|---|40| [Bible MCP](https://bible-mcp.faith.tools/) | Hosted endpoint, 97/100 quality on Smithery |41| [Doxa MCP](https://doxa.app/mcp) | Hosted endpoint with three tools: encourage (Doxa-voice reply anchored in Scripture), scripture (BSB lookup), way_movement (Doxa Way framework). Free per-individual quota, BYOL Anthropic for unlimited |42| [Bible Glide MCP](https://www.bibleglide.com/mcp) | Hosted OAuth MCP endpoint for Bible Glide accounts. Reads Daily Scripture, Lectionary Daily Scripture, small-group lessons, reader notes/highlights, community activity, and can route explanation/reflection prompts through Bible Glide chat |43| [AdbC99/ai-bible](https://github.com/AdbC99/ai-bible) | MCP server + OpenAI wrapper |44| [geosp/mcp-bible](https://github.com/geosp/mcp-bible) | Python, via BibleGateway |4546### Licensing Quick Reference4748**Public domain (safe to use):** BSB, KJV (US), WEB, ASV, Strong's data49**Free non-commercial:** NET Bible50**Requires permission:** ESV, NIV, NLT, NASB, CSB, MSG5152Many APIs handle licensing on their end. If self-hosting or commercial, secure your own license. When in doubt, stick with public domain or use an API that handles licensing.5354## References5556- `references/bible-developer-resources.md` — Full directory with Bible APIs, SDKs, MCP servers, concordance tools, commentary resources, datasets, text downloads, and Greek/Hebrew original language data
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