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MCP Scholar

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MCP Scholar is a Google Scholar search and analysis service based on the MCP protocol. It allows users to search for academic papers and analyze scholar profiles.

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What is MCP Scholar?

MCP Scholar is a service that provides Google Scholar search and analysis capabilities through the MCP protocol. It enables users to search for papers, analyze scholar profiles, and integrate with MCP-compatible clients.

How to use MCP Scholar?

The server can be started using uvx or uv. To use it within Cherry Studio, refer to the official tutorial. Example prompts include summarizing papers on AI or analyzing a scholar's top-cited papers.

Key features of MCP Scholar

  • Google Scholar paper search with citation ranking

  • Scholar profile analysis (extracting top-cited papers)

  • MCP client integration support

  • Cherry Studio integration

Use cases of MCP Scholar

  • Summarizing research papers on specific topics

  • Analyzing the research output of individual scholars

  • Integrating Google Scholar search into MCP-based applications

  • Using as a plugin within Cherry Studio for research assistance

FAQ from MCP Scholar

What is MCP?

MCP refers to Model Context Protocol, a protocol used for communication and integration.

How do I integrate MCP Scholar with my application?

MCP Scholar supports integration with any MCP client. Refer to the MCP Python SDK for details.

Can I use MCP Scholar outside of Cherry Studio?

Yes, you can use it with any MCP-compatible client.

What is the license for MCP Scholar?

MCP Scholar is licensed under the MIT license.

Where can I find more information about the MCP Python SDK?

You can find more information at https://github.com/modelcontextprotocol/python-sdk.