Paper Search MCP

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Enables searching and downloading academic papers from multiple sources including arXiv, PubMed, bioRxiv, Google Scholar, and Semantic Scholar. Provides standardized tools for research workflows and OpenAI Deep Research integration.

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What is Paper Search MCP?

Paper Search MCP is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that allows AI assistants like Claude, Cursor, and VS Code to enables searching and downloading academic papers from multiple sources including arxiv, pubmed, biorxiv, google scholar, and semantic scholar. provides standardized tools for research workflows and o...

Enables searching and downloading academic papers from multiple sources including arXiv, PubMed, bioRxiv, Google Scholar, and Semantic Scholar. Provides standardized tools for research workflows and OpenAI Deep Research integration.

This server falls under the APIs category on MCPgee, the world's largest MCP server directory with 33,000+ servers.

Features

  • Enables searching and downloading academic papers from multi

Use Cases

Enables searching and downloading academic papers from multiple sources includin
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Maintainer

LicenseMIT License
Languagepython
Versionv1.14.0
UpdatedMay 22, 2026
Statushealthy
Maintenanceactive

Works with

ClaudeOpenAIwindowsmacoslinux

Installation

Manual Installation

npx paper-search-mcp

Examples

No examples available for this server.

Configuration

Configuration Details

Config File

claude_desktop_config.json

Web UI

Not available

Security

Authentication

RequiredNo

Features

Data Encryption
Audit Logging
RBAC Support

Performance

Response Metrics

Response Time< 200ms
ThroughputMedium

Resource Usage

Memory UsageLow
CPU UsageLow

Frequently Asked Questions about Paper Search MCP

What is Paper Search MCP?

Paper Search MCP is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that enables searching and downloading academic papers from multiple sources including arxiv, pubmed, biorxiv, google scholar, and semantic scholar. provides standardized tools for research workflows and openai deep research integration. It connects AI assistants to external tools and data sources through a standardized interface.

How do I install Paper Search MCP?

Follow the installation instructions on the Paper Search MCP GitHub repository. Clone the repo, install dependencies, and add the server config to your AI client.

Which AI clients work with Paper Search MCP?

Paper Search MCP works with all major MCP-compatible AI clients including Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code (GitHub Copilot), Windsurf, and Cline.

Is Paper Search MCP free to use?

Yes, Paper Search MCP is open source and available under the MIT License license. You can use it freely in both personal and commercial projects.

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Quick Config Preview

{ "mcpServers": { "paper-search-mcp": { "command": "npx", "args": ["-y", "paper-search-mcp"] } } }

Add this to your claude_desktop_config.json or .cursor/mcp.json

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