mcp-scholarly
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mcp-scholarly is an MCP server designed to search for accurate academic articles. It currently implements a tool to search arXiv, with plans to add more scholarly vendors in the near future.
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What is mcp-scholarly?
mcp-scholarly is an MCP (Model Context Protocol) server that allows users to search for academic articles from various scholarly sources, starting with ArXiv.
How to use mcp-scholarly?
mcp-scholarly can be installed and configured for use with Claude Desktop via modifying the claude_desktop_config.json file as outlined in the documentation with development, published, or Docker configurations. Alternatively, you can also use Smithery to automate the installation process.
Key features of mcp-scholarly
Searches ArXiv for academic articles
MCP compatible server
Installable via Claude Desktop configuration
Installable via Smithery
Use cases of mcp-scholarly
Finding relevant research papers on a specific topic
Integrating academic search functionality into applications
Automating research workflows
Quickly accessing academic information
FAQ from mcp-scholarly
What is an MCP server?
What is an MCP server?
MCP stands for Model Context Protocol. It's a protocol for communication between different components in a system.
How do I install mcp-scholarly?
How do I install mcp-scholarly?
You can install it via the Claude Desktop configuration file or using Smithery with the command npx -y @smithery/cli install mcp-scholarly --client claude
What is Smithery?
What is Smithery?
Smithery is a tool that automates the installation and configuration of MCP servers.
Can I use mcp-scholarly with other applications?
Can I use mcp-scholarly with other applications?
Yes, as long as they support the Model Context Protocol.
What other scholarly vendors will be supported?
What other scholarly vendors will be supported?
More scholarly vendors will be added soon but stay tuned, as specific plans are not detailed in the current documentation.