Crossref MCP Server
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The Crossref MCP Server bridges AI assistants with Crossref's academic literature database via the Model Context Protocol (MCP). It enables AI models to search for scientific articles and access their metadata programmatically.
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What is Crossref MCP Server?
The Crossref MCP Server is a tool that allows AI assistants to access and search academic paper metadata from Crossref using a simple Model Context Protocol (MCP) interface.
How to use Crossref MCP Server?
To use the server, clone the repository, install the dependencies, and start the server using python crossref_server.py. Then, configure your AI assistant (like Claude Desktop or Cline) to use the server by adding the provided configuration to your cline_mcp_settings.json or claude_desktop_config.json file.
Key features of Crossref MCP Server
Work Search by Query
Metadata Access
Journal Search
Funder Search
Use cases of Crossref MCP Server
Searching for papers about a specific topic
Retrieving metadata for a paper given its DOI
Finding journals related to a specific field
Discovering funding organizations and their supported research
FAQ from Crossref MCP Server
What is Crossref?
What is Crossref?
Crossref is a database of academic literature metadata.
What is MCP?
What is MCP?
MCP stands for Model Context Protocol, a standard for AI assistants to interact with external tools.
How do I install the server?
How do I install the server?
Clone the repository, install the requirements using pip install -r requirements.txt, and then run python crossref_server.py.
How do I configure my AI assistant to use the server?
How do I configure my AI assistant to use the server?
Add the provided JSON configuration to your AI assistant's configuration file (e.g., cline_mcp_settings.json or claude_desktop_config.json).
What if I encounter issues?
What if I encounter issues?
Check the dependencies, ensure the server is running correctly, and consult the documentation or community forums for troubleshooting.