Web search falls short when you need depth. Learn how to give your Claude Code agents access to your personal Calibre library for responses grounded in curated knowledge rather than SEO-optimized content.
I turned 1,700 ebooks collecting digital dust in Calibre into a searchable knowledge base for Claude. Using Python, ChromaDB, and MCP servers, I built a system that lets Claude access my entire library—from security references to business books—delivering specific citations instead of generic AI responses. Here’s how I did it, what broke, and why personal knowledge infrastructure matters more than ever.