---
title: "Reference"
description: "Use when you need to pick how to reach Trove from code: the CLI, the REST API or the MCP server. Routes you to the right reference page."
url: https://docs.heytrove.ai/reference
updated: 2026-10-01
---

# Reference

> Load this page when: you need to choose between the CLI, the REST API and the MCP server, or find a reference page

## For agents

- Pick the interface that fits the caller, then open its page from the table.
- Use the CLI from a coding agent, REST for scripts, and MCP for Cowork, claude.ai and ChatGPT.
- Read plans and limits before you plan a bulk import or a long read loop.

Trove has three interfaces to one library: the `trove` CLI, a REST API and an MCP server. All three read and write the same books, shelves and manuscripts, with the same limits.

## Quick reference

| You want to… | Go to |
| --- | --- |
| Drive Trove from a coding agent or a terminal | [CLI](https://docs.heytrove.ai/reference/cli.md) |
| Script against your library over HTTP | [REST API](https://docs.heytrove.ai/reference/api.md) |
| Connect Cowork, claude.ai or ChatGPT | [MCP server](https://docs.heytrove.ai/reference/mcp.md) |
| Create or revoke a key | [API keys](https://docs.heytrove.ai/reference/api-keys.md) |
| Know what Free and Pro allow | [Plans and limits](https://docs.heytrove.ai/reference/plans-and-limits.md) |
| Point an agent at the docs | [For agents](https://docs.heytrove.ai/reference/for-agents.md) |