Estimate reading time for a block of text. Default speed is 238 wpm (Brysbaert 2019 meta-analysis average for adults reading silently). Returns minutes, seconds, and a human-readable string.
This page documents the HTTP endpoint POST /api/tools/reading-time/execute. See the MCP reference →
Call it over REST
POST https://api.findutils.com/api/tools/reading-time/execute · no API keys · 60 requests/min per IP
Execute — verified arguments
curl -X POST https://api.findutils.com/api/tools/reading-time/execute \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{
"text": "word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word"
}'Parameter schema for this endpoint
curl https://api.findutils.com/api/tools/reading-timeInput schema
| Argument | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| text | string | yes | The text to measure. |
| wpm | number | no | Words per minute. Default: 238. |
Example arguments (verified)
{
"text": "word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word"
}Also an MCP tool
Claude, Cursor, and any MCP client can call this tool as
findutils:reading_time after one connect command.
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