Semantic Scholar API MCP server
BasicMCP Semantic Scholar Server is an API server designed to facilitate the search for academic papers using the Semantic Scholar API. It enables researchers and developers to easily integrate paper search functionality into their applications.
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Overview
MCP Semantic Scholar Server is an API server designed to facilitate the search for academic papers using the Semantic Scholar API. It enables researchers and developers to easily integrate paper search functionality into their applications.
Installation
1Install the package
npx
pip install fastmcp aiohttp pydantic uvicorn2Add to Claude
Add this configuration to your claude_desktop_config.json:
claude_desktop_config.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"semantic-scholar-api-mcp-server": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"pip install fastmcp aiohttp pydantic uvicorn"
]
}
}
}3Verify installation
Restart Claude Desktop, then ask:
"What tools do you have available from Semantic Scholar API MCP server?"
Prerequisites
- Node.js 18 or higher
- npm or npx available
- Claude Desktop or Claude API access
Configuration
No configuration required. This server works out of the box.
Usage Examples
List Resources
"What resources are available in Semantic Scholar API MCP server?"
Claude will query available resources and return a list of what you can access.
Get Details
"Show me details about [specific item] in Semantic Scholar API MCP server"
Claude will fetch and display detailed information about the requested item.
Create New
"Create a new [item] in Semantic Scholar API MCP server with [details]"
Claude will use the appropriate tool to create the resource and confirm success.
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