Altmetric
Retrieve citation counts and basic metadata for a research output using its DOI, PubMed ID, arXiv ID, or other identifier. Returns citation metrics across various platforms (Twitter, news, blogs, poli
What is Altmetric?
Altmetric is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that allows AI assistants like Claude, Cursor, and VS Code to retrieve citation counts and basic metadata for a research output using its doi, pubmed id, arxiv id, or other identifier. returns citation metrics across various platforms (twitter, news, blogs, poli
Retrieve citation counts and basic metadata for a research output using its DOI, PubMed ID, arXiv ID, or other identifier. Returns citation metrics across various platforms (Twitter, news, blogs, poli
This server falls under the Analytics and Search & Data Extraction categories on MCPgee, the world's largest MCP server directory with 33,000+ servers.
Features
- get_citation_counts
- get_citation_details
- search_citations
Use Cases
Maintainer
Works with
Installation
NPM
npx -y altmetric-mcpManual Installation
npx -y altmetric-mcpConfiguration
Configuration Details
claude_desktop_config.json
Performance
Response Metrics
Resource Usage
Frequently Asked Questions about Altmetric
What is Altmetric?
Altmetric is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that retrieve citation counts and basic metadata for a research output using its doi, pubmed id, arxiv id, or other identifier. returns citation metrics across various platforms (twitter, news, blogs, poli It connects AI assistants to external tools and data sources through a standardized interface.
How do I install Altmetric?
Install via npm with the command: npx -y altmetric-mcp. Then add the server configuration to your AI client's JSON config file (e.g., claude_desktop_config.json or .cursor/mcp.json).
Which AI clients work with Altmetric?
Altmetric works with all major MCP-compatible AI clients including Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code (GitHub Copilot), Windsurf, and Cline.
Is Altmetric free to use?
Yes, Altmetric is open source and available under the MIT license. You can use it freely in both personal and commercial projects.
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