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academic-search-mcp-server

by afrise · Python · ★ 109

Academic Paper Search MCP Server for Claude Desktop integration. Allows Claude to access data from Semantic Scholar and Crossref.

#academic#ai#llm#mcp#mcp-server#search

Install

pip install git+https://github.com/afrise/academic-search-mcp-server.git

Claude Desktop config

Add this to your claude_desktop_config.json:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "academic-search-mcp-server": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "git+https://github.com/afrise/academic-search-mcp-server.git"
      ]
    }
  }
}

From the README

[](https://smithery.ai/server/@afrise/academic-search-mcp-server) A [Model Context Protocol (MCP)](https://www.anthropic.com/news/model-context-protocol) server that enables searching and retrieving academic paper information from multiple sources. The server provides LLMs with: - Real-time academic paper search functionality - Access to paper metadata and abstracts - Ability to retrieve full-text content when available - Structured data responses following the MCP specification While primarily designed for integration with Anthropic's Claude Desktop client, the MCP specification allows f…
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