arxiv-mcp
MCP server for arXiv paper search and access. arxiv-mcp is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server maintained by huanongfish. It connects to MCP-compatible clients such as Claude Desktop, Cursor, Cline, and other agents that speak the protocol. It exposes 4 tools, including search_papers, download_paper, list_papers and read_paper, that an agent can call directly. It is categorized under Research/arXiv and AI/Research.
What is this MCP
This MCP server provides a bridge between AI assistants and arXiv's research repository, enabling programmatic search and access to academic papers.
How to use this MCP
Install via Smithery or manually with Python, then integrate using MCP client configuration to access paper search, download, and reading capabilities.
What this MCP can be used for
Enabling AI assistants to perform academic research, access papers, and maintain local storage of relevant research materials.
AIMCP authority
DR and traffic signal for the AIMCP public domain.
Frequently asked questions
What is the arxiv-mcp MCP server?
arxiv-mcp is a Model Context Protocol server from huanongfish. 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 arxiv-mcp to my AI client?
Add arxiv-mcp 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 arxiv-mcp provide?
arxiv-mcp provides 4 tools: search_papers, download_paper, list_papers and read_paper.
Is arxiv-mcp free to use?
arxiv-mcp 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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