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Google Scholar MCP Server

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The Google Scholar MCP Server bridges AI assistants and Google Scholar via the Model Context Protocol (MCP). It enables AI models to search for academic papers and access their content programmatically.

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What is Google Scholar MCP Server?

The Google Scholar MCP Server is a tool that allows AI assistants to search and access Google Scholar papers through a simple MCP interface. It acts as a bridge between AI models and Google Scholar, enabling programmatic access to academic research.

How to use Google Scholar MCP Server?

To use the server, first clone the repository and install the required dependencies using pip install -r requirements.txt. Then, start the server using python google_scholar_server.py. You can then use the provided MCP tools in your AI assistant or application, as demonstrated in the example code snippets. Configuration examples are provided for Claude Desktop and Cline.

Key features of Google Scholar MCP Server

  • Paper Search

  • Efficient Retrieval

  • Author Information

  • Research Support

Use cases of Google Scholar MCP Server

  • Automated literature review

  • AI-powered research assistance

  • Integration with AI assistants for academic tasks

  • Programmatic access to Google Scholar data

FAQ from Google Scholar MCP Server

What is MCP?

MCP stands for Model Context Protocol. It's a protocol that allows different AI models and tools to communicate and share information.

What dependencies are required?

The server requires Python 3.10+, mcp[cli]>=1.4.1, scholarly>=1.7.0, and asyncio>=3.4.3. These can be installed using pip install -r requirements.txt.

How do I search for papers?

You can use the search_google_scholar_key_words or search_google_scholar_advanced MCP tools to search for papers. Refer to the README for example usage.

How do I get author information?

You can use the get_author_info MCP tool to retrieve detailed information about an author from Google Scholar.

Is this tool free to use?

The tool itself is free to use under the MIT License. However, please be mindful of Google Scholar's terms of service and use the tool responsibly.