MCP-DBLP
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MCP-DBLP is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides access to the DBLP computer science bibliography database for Large Language Models. It enables AI models to search, retrieve, and process academic publications from the DBLP database.
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What is MCP-DBLP?
MCP-DBLP is a server that integrates the DBLP (Digital Bibliography & Library Project) API with LLMs through the Model Context Protocol. It allows LLMs to access and utilize the DBLP database for various academic research-related tasks.
How to use MCP-DBLP?
To use MCP-DBLP, you need an MCP-compatible client like the Claude Desktop app. Install the MCP-DBLP server, configure it with the client, and then use the provided tools via prompts to search, retrieve, and export bibliographic data. Refer to the installation instructions in the README for detailed steps.
Key features of MCP-DBLP
Comprehensive search capabilities with boolean queries
Fuzzy title and author name matching
BibTeX entry retrieval directly from DBLP
Publication filtering by year and venue
Statistical analysis of publication data
Direct BibTeX export capability that bypasses LLM processing for maximum accuracy
Use cases of MCP-DBLP
Searching for relevant academic publications
Generating BibTeX entries for citations
Performing literature reviews
Extracting bibliographic information from documents
Analyzing publication trends in specific venues
Improving the accuracy of citations in LLM-generated text
FAQ from MCP-DBLP
What is DBLP?
What is DBLP?
DBLP (Digital Bibliography & Library Project) is a computer science bibliography database.
What is MCP?
What is MCP?
MCP stands for Model Context Protocol, a protocol that enables communication between LLMs and external tools.
What Python version is required?
What Python version is required?
Python 3.11 or higher is required.
How do I install MCP-DBLP?
How do I install MCP-DBLP?
Follow the installation instructions in the README, which involves cloning the repository, creating a virtual environment, and installing the dependencies.
Where are the BibTeX entries exported?
Where are the BibTeX entries exported?
BibTeX entries are exported to a timestamped .bib file in the folder specified by the --exportdir argument in the configuration file.