paperpal
by jerpint
paperpal is an MCP extension designed to aid users in searching and writing literature reviews. It gives LLMs access to arXiv and Hugging Face papers, allowing for natural conversations and guidance.
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What is paperpal?
paperpal is an MCP (Model Context Protocol) extension that enhances LLMs' ability to assist with literature reviews. It provides access to academic papers from arXiv and Hugging Face, enabling more informed and contextual conversations with LLMs like Claude.
How to use paperpal?
To use paperpal, first clone the repository locally. Then, configure your MCP client (e.g., Claude Desktop App or Cursor) by adding the paperpal server to your configuration file, specifying the command and arguments needed to run the paperpal.py script. Restart your MCP client to activate the extension.
Key features of paperpal
Access to arXiv papers
Access to Hugging Face papers
Facilitates discussion of papers with LLMs
Aids in finding new papers
Helps organize ideas for literature reviews
Use cases of paperpal
Discussing research papers with LLMs
Searching for relevant papers in a specific field
Organizing notes and ideas for a literature review
Generating summaries of research papers
Identifying key concepts and relationships between papers
FAQ from paperpal
What is an MCP server?
What is an MCP server?
An MCP (Model Context Protocol) server allows applications like Claude and Cursor to access external tools and data.
Where does paperpal get its papers from?
Where does paperpal get its papers from?
paperpal accesses papers from arXiv and Hugging Face.
Can paperpal prevent LLM hallucinations?
Can paperpal prevent LLM hallucinations?
No, paperpal cannot completely prevent LLM hallucinations, as it relies on the capabilities of the underlying LLMs.
What LLMs are compatible with paperpal?
What LLMs are compatible with paperpal?
paperpal is designed to work with LLMs that support the Model Context Protocol, such as Claude.
Where is the active development happening?
Where is the active development happening?
Active development has moved to https://github.com/mila-iqia/paperpal