academic-search-mcp-server
Academic paper search MCP server for LLMs. academic-search-mcp-server is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server maintained by afrise. It connects to MCP-compatible clients such as Claude Desktop, Cursor, Cline, and other agents that speak the protocol. It exposes 3 tools, including search_papers, fetch_paper_details and search_by_topic, that an agent can call directly. It is categorized under AI/Research and Tool/Server.
What is this MCP
This is a Model Context Protocol server that enables AI models to search and retrieve academic paper information from multiple sources including Semantic Scholar and Crossref.
How to use this MCP
Install via Smithery or manually with Python, configure API keys, and integrate with Claude Desktop by adding the server to your configuration file and restarting the client.
What this MCP can be used for
Enables LLMs to perform real-time academic research by searching papers, fetching metadata/abstracts, and retrieving full-text content when available.
AIMCP authority
DR and traffic signal for the AIMCP public domain.
Frequently asked questions
What is the academic-search-mcp-server MCP server?
academic-search-mcp-server is a Model Context Protocol server from afrise. It lets MCP-compatible AI clients call its tools over a standard interface, so agents like Claude, Cursor, and Cline can use it without custom integration.
How do I connect academic-search-mcp-server to my AI client?
Add academic-search-mcp-server to your client's MCP configuration using the stdio or SSE connection shown in the usage examples on this page, then restart the client to load the server.
What tools does academic-search-mcp-server provide?
academic-search-mcp-server provides 3 tools: search_papers, fetch_paper_details and search_by_topic.
Is academic-search-mcp-server free to use?
academic-search-mcp-server is listed on AIMCP for free. Any API keys or accounts required by the underlying service are set by its provider.
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