What is Academic Lit?
Academic Lit is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that allows AI assistants like Claude, Cursor, and VS Code to mcp server for academic literature databases (arxiv, dblp) to accelerate research using llms.
MCP server for academic literature databases (arXiv, DBLP) to accelerate research using LLMs.
This server falls under the Data Science & ML and Search & Data Extraction categories on MCPgee, the world's largest MCP server directory with 33,000+ servers.
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- MCP server for academic literature databases (arXiv, DBLP) t
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Installation
PIP
pip install lit-mcpManual Installation
pip install lit-mcpConfiguration
Configuration Details
claude_desktop_config.json
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Frequently Asked Questions about Academic Lit
What is Academic Lit?
Academic Lit is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that mcp server for academic literature databases (arxiv, dblp) to accelerate research using llms. It connects AI assistants to external tools and data sources through a standardized interface.
How do I install Academic Lit?
Install via pip with: pip install lit-mcp. Then configure your AI client to connect to this MCP server.
Which AI clients work with Academic Lit?
Academic Lit works with all major MCP-compatible AI clients including Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code (GitHub Copilot), Windsurf, and Cline.
Is Academic Lit free to use?
Yes, Academic Lit is open source and available under the MIT license. You can use it freely in both personal and commercial projects.
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