ultimate_mcp_server vs scholar-search-mcp
Side-by-side comparison to help you pick between these two MCP servers.
ultimate_mcp_server by Dicklesworthstone | scholar-search-mcp by Silung | |
|---|---|---|
| Stars | ★ 149 | ★ 180 |
| 30d uses | — | — |
| Score | 85 | 50 |
| Official | — | — |
| Categories | AI / LLM ToolsBrowser AutomationFile System | AI / LLM ToolsDeveloper ToolsKnowledge Graph |
| Language | Python | Python |
| Last commit | 2 mo ago | this month |
ultimate_mcp_server · Summary
Comprehensive MCP server providing dozens of capabilities for AI agents including LLM delegation, browser automation, document processing, and cognitive memory systems.
scholar-search-mcp · Summary
MCP server for academic paper search integrating Semantic Scholar and arXiv with practical research tools.
ultimate_mcp_server · Use cases
- Complex document processing and analysis with OCR and structured data extraction
- Web automation and research across multiple sites with browser control
- Cost-optimized AI workflows through intelligent task delegation between models
scholar-search-mcp · Use cases
- Assisting researchers in survey paper writing with comprehensive literature search
- Enabling AI assistants to retrieve academic paper metadata and citations
- Supporting academic workflows by providing unified access to multiple scholarly databases
ultimate_mcp_server · Install
Installation
- Clone the repository:
git clone https://github.com/Dicklesworthstone/ultimate_mcp_server.git
cd ultimate_mcp_server- Install dependencies:
pip install -e .- For Claude Desktop integration, add to your claude_desktop_config.json:
{
"mcpServers": {
"ultimate-mcp": {
"command": "python",
"args": ["-m", "ultimate_mcp_server"],
"env": {
"PYTHONPATH": "."
}
}
}
}- Run the server:
python -m ultimate_mcp_serverscholar-search-mcp · Install
Installation
pip install scholar-search-mcpQuick Setup (Claude Desktop / Cursor)
Add this configuration to your MCP settings:
{
"mcpServers": {
"scholar-search": {
"command": "python",
"args": ["-m", "scholar_search_mcp"],
"env": {
"SCHOLAR_SEARCH_ENABLE_SEMANTIC_SCHOLAR": "true",
"SCHOLAR_SEARCH_ENABLE_ARXIV": "true"
}
}
}
}For higher rate limits, add your Semantic Scholar API key:
{
"mcpServers": {
"scholar-search": {
"command": "python",
"args": ["-m", "scholar_search_mcp"],
"env": {
"SCHOLAR_SEARCH_ENABLE_SEMANTIC_SCHOLAR": "true",
"SCHOLAR_SEARCH_ENABLE_ARXIV": "true",
"SEMANTIC_SCHOLAR_API_KEY": "your-key"
}
}
}
}