paperclip

Overview

Paperclip is a specialized MCP server that connects to multiple academic paper repositories, enabling users to search and retrieve research papers from sources like Arxiv, the Open Science Framework (OSF) API, and OpenAlex. It supports a wide variety of preprint repositories across different disciplines. The server provides a straightforward API for MCP clients to access these research resources. Note that the server is no longer hosted by the author and users need to self-host it.

Try asking AI

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

• search_arxiv

  Search for research papers on ArXiv

  Try:Find recent papers about machine learningTry:Search for papers on quantum computing published in 2023
• search_openalex

  Search for research papers using OpenAlex API

  Try:Find papers about climate changeTry:Show me research by authors from Harvard University
• search_osf

  Search for research papers on Open Science Framework

  Try:Find preprints in psychologyTry:Show me recent additions to OSF

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Installation

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "paperclip": {
      "url": "https://<your-server-domain.com>/mcp"
    }
  }
}

FAQ

Is authentication required to use Paperclip?

No authentication is needed for the server, as mentioned in the documentation.

Why is the server no longer hosted by the author?

The author has decided that users should host the server themselves for more control and reliability.

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