Semantic Scholar MCP Server
BasicThe Semantic Scholar MCP Server is a FastMCP server implementation that provides comprehensive access to academic paper data, author information, and citation networks through the Semantic Scholar API. It offers functionalities like paper search, author details, and citation analysis.
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Overview
The Semantic Scholar MCP Server is a FastMCP server implementation that provides comprehensive access to academic paper data, author information, and citation networks through the Semantic Scholar API. It offers functionalities like paper search, author details, and citation analysis.
Installation
1Install the package
npx
Install using FastMCP with your Semantic Scholar API key (optional)2Add to Claude
Add this configuration to your claude_desktop_config.json:
claude_desktop_config.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"semantic-scholar-mcp-server": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"Install using FastMCP with your Semantic Scholar API key (optional)"
]
}
}
}3Verify installation
Restart Claude Desktop, then ask:
"What tools do you have available from Semantic Scholar 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 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 MCP Server"
Claude will fetch and display detailed information about the requested item.
Create New
"Create a new [item] in Semantic Scholar MCP Server with [details]"
Claude will use the appropriate tool to create the resource and confirm success.
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