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Python-based MCP server for searching and downloading academic papers from multiple sources.

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Overview

Paper Search MCP is a well-implemented Model Context Protocol server that provides tools for searching and downloading academic papers from various platforms including arXiv, PubMed, bioRxiv, and more. It features standardized tools compatible with OpenAI Deep Research and ChatGPT connectors, and includes asynchronous handling for efficient network requests. The server is designed to seamlessly integrate with LLM clients like Claude Desktop, making it valuable for AI-driven research workflows.

Try asking AI

After installing, here are 5 things you can ask your AI assistant:

you:Assist researchers in finding relevant papers by searching across multiple academic databases
you:Automate literature reviews for research projects by downloading and analyzing papers
you:Enhance LLM knowledge with current academic papers for more accurate responses
you:What academic sources are supported?
you:Do I need API keys to use this server?

When to choose this

Choose this server if you need academic paper search functionality integrated into your LLM workflow, especially if you're already using Claude Desktop.

When NOT to choose this

Don't choose this if you need access to subscription-only research databases or require more extensive paper management features beyond search and download.

Tools this server exposes

10 tools extracted from the README
  • search_arxiv

    Search for academic papers on arXiv

  • search_pubmed

    Search for academic papers on PubMed

  • search_biorxiv

    Search for preprint papers on bioRxiv

  • search_medrxiv

    Search for medical preprint papers on medRxiv

  • search_google_scholar

    Search for academic papers on Google Scholar

  • search_iacr

    Search for papers in IACR ePrint Archive

  • search_semantic_scholar

    Search for academic papers on Semantic Scholar

  • download_arxiv

    Download PDF of a paper from arXiv

  • search

    Generic search across multiple academic platforms

  • fetch

    Fetch paper details from multiple academic platforms

Note: Tools were explicitly mentioned in the Features section and throughout the README documentation.

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Installation

Installation

Quick Start

  1. **Install Package**:

``bash uv add paper-search-mcp ``

  1. **Configure Claude Desktop**:

Add this configuration to ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json (Mac) or %APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json (Windows): ``json { "mcpServers": { "paper_search_server": { "command": "uv", "args": [ "run", "--directory", "/path/to/your/paper-search-mcp", "-m", "paper_search_mcp.server" ], "env": { "SEMANTIC_SCHOLAR_API_KEY": "" // Optional: For enhanced Semantic Scholar features } } } } ``

Install via Smithery

npx -y @smithery/cli install @openags/paper-search-mcp --client claude

FAQ

What academic sources are supported?
The server currently supports arXiv, PubMed, bioRxiv, medRxiv, Google Scholar, IACR ePrint Archive, and Semantic Scholar, with plans to add more platforms.
Do I need API keys to use this server?
No API keys are required for basic functionality, though you can optionally provide a Semantic Scholar API key for enhanced features.

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