bioRxiv MCP Server
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The bioRxiv MCP Server enables AI assistants to search and access bioRxiv papers through a Model Context Protocol (MCP) interface. It provides a bridge between AI models and bioRxiv's preprint repository, allowing programmatic access to biology preprints and their metadata.
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What is bioRxiv MCP Server?
The bioRxiv MCP Server is a tool that allows AI models to search and retrieve metadata from bioRxiv, a preprint repository for biology papers, using the Model Context Protocol (MCP). It acts as an intermediary, enabling AI to programmatically access and analyze bioRxiv content.
How to use bioRxiv MCP Server?
To use the server, first install it using the provided instructions, which involve cloning the repository, installing dependencies, and configuring it for use with AI clients like Claude Desktop. Once installed, start the server and use the provided MCP tools (search_biorxiv_key_words, search_biorxiv_advanced, get_biorxiv_metadata) through your AI assistant to search for papers and retrieve their metadata.
Key features of bioRxiv MCP Server
Paper Search
Efficient Retrieval
Metadata Access
Research Support
Use cases of bioRxiv MCP Server
Searching for recent papers on a specific topic
Retrieving metadata for a paper given its DOI
Facilitating biological sciences research and analysis
Enabling AI models to stay updated with the latest preprints
FAQ from bioRxiv MCP Server
What is bioRxiv?
What is bioRxiv?
bioRxiv is a preprint server for biology papers.
What is MCP?
What is MCP?
MCP stands for Model Context Protocol, a standard for AI models to access external data.
How do I install the server?
How do I install the server?
Follow the installation instructions in the README, which involve cloning the repository and installing dependencies.
How do I search for papers?
How do I search for papers?
Use the search_biorxiv_key_words or search_biorxiv_advanced MCP tools through your AI assistant.
How do I get metadata for a paper?
How do I get metadata for a paper?
Use the get_biorxiv_metadata MCP tool with the paper's DOI.