bioRxiv MCP Server
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The bioRxiv MCP Server provides a bridge between AI assistants and bioRxiv's preprint repository through the Model Context Protocol (MCP). It allows AI models to search for biology preprints and access their metadata in a programmatic way.
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What is bioRxiv MCP Server?
The bioRxiv MCP Server is a tool that enables AI assistants to search and access bioRxiv papers through a simple MCP interface. It acts as a bridge between AI models and bioRxiv's preprint repository, allowing programmatic access to biology preprints and their metadata.
How to use bioRxiv MCP Server?
First, clone the repository and install the required dependencies. Then, start the MCP server using python biorxiv_server.py. You can then use the provided MCP tools like search_biorxiv_key_words, search_biorxiv_advanced, and get_biorxiv_metadata via your AI assistant by asking it to search for papers or get metadata for a specific DOI.
Key features of bioRxiv MCP Server
Paper Search
Efficient Retrieval
Metadata Access
Research Support
Use cases of bioRxiv MCP Server
Searching for recent genomics papers
Retrieving metadata for a specific paper using its DOI
Facilitating biological sciences research and analysis
Enabling AI models to access and process bioRxiv preprints
FAQ from bioRxiv MCP Server
What is bioRxiv?
What is bioRxiv?
bioRxiv is a preprint server for biology.
What is MCP?
What is MCP?
MCP stands for Model Context Protocol.
What dependencies are required?
What dependencies are required?
Python 3.10+, FastMCP, asyncio, and logging.
How do I install the server?
How do I install the server?
Clone the repository, install the requirements, and configure it for your AI assistant (Claude, Cursor, etc.)
How do I contribute to the project?
How do I contribute to the project?
Submit a Pull Request on GitHub.