OpenAlex MCP Server
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This is an MCP server that allows users to search for academic papers using the OpenAlex API. It provides functionalities to search by topic, keyword, or author and access detailed paper information.
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What is OpenAlex MCP Server?
The OpenAlex MCP Server is a server application that enables searching and retrieving academic papers using the OpenAlex API. It integrates with Claude Desktop to provide easy access to academic research.
How to use OpenAlex MCP Server?
To use the server, first install the dependencies using npm install, build the project with npm run build, and then start the server using npm start. Configure your Claude Desktop setup with the provided JSON configuration, adjusting the path to the built index.js file. Available tools include search-papers, search-papers-by-author, and the paper://{paperId} resource for retrieving detailed paper information.
Key features of OpenAlex MCP Server
Search papers by topic or keyword
Search papers by author
Access detailed paper information (Title, Abstract, Authors, Citations)
Integration with Claude Desktop
Use cases of OpenAlex MCP Server
Researching specific topics in academia
Finding papers by a particular author
Accessing detailed information about a specific academic paper
Integrating academic paper search into Claude Desktop workflows
FAQ from OpenAlex MCP Server
What is OpenAlex?
What is OpenAlex?
OpenAlex is a comprehensive, open index of scholarly works, authors, institutions, and concepts.
How do I install the server?
How do I install the server?
Use the command npm install in the server's directory.
How do I run the server?
How do I run the server?
After building the project with npm run build, use the command npm start.
How do I configure Claude Desktop to use this server?
How do I configure Claude Desktop to use this server?
Add the provided JSON configuration to your Claude Desktop setup, ensuring the path to the index.js file is correct.
What kind of information can I retrieve about a paper?
What kind of information can I retrieve about a paper?
You can retrieve the title, abstract, authors, and citations of a paper.