paper search mcp
pipStandardThe Paper Search MCP provides tools for querying and downloading academic papers from sources like arXiv, PubMed, and bioRxiv. It exposes APIs for search, metadata retrieval, and PDF downloads. Developers use it to build research assistants, literature review tools, and academic data pipelines.
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Overview
The Paper Search MCP provides tools for querying and downloading academic papers from sources like arXiv, PubMed, and bioRxiv. It exposes APIs for search, metadata retrieval, and PDF downloads. Developers use it to build research assistants, literature review tools, and academic data pipelines.
Installation
1Install the package
pip
pip install paper-search-mcp2Add to Claude
Add this configuration to your claude_desktop_config.json:
claude_desktop_config.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"openags-paper-search-mcp-github": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"pip install paper-search-mcp"
]
}
}
}3Verify installation
Restart Claude Desktop, then ask:
"What tools do you have available from paper search mcp?"
Prerequisites
- Python 3.10 or higher
- pip or uv package manager
- Claude Desktop or Claude API access
- API key for paper search mcp
Configuration
API Key Required
This server requires an API key from paper search mcp. Add it to your environment or config.
| Variable | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
| PAPER_SEARCH_MCP_API_KEY | Yes | Your paper search mcp API key |
Usage Examples
List Resources
"What resources are available in paper search mcp?"
Claude will query available resources and return a list of what you can access.
Get Details
"Show me details about [specific item] in paper search mcp"
Claude will fetch and display detailed information about the requested item.
Create New
"Create a new [item] in paper search mcp with [details]"
Claude will use the appropriate tool to create the resource and confirm success.
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