paperpal
MCP Extension that gives LLMs access to arXiv and Hugging Face papers, enabling users to discuss papers, search for new research, and organize literature reviews through natural conversation.
What is paperpal?
paperpal is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that allows AI assistants like Claude, Cursor, and VS Code to mcp extension that gives llms access to arxiv and hugging face papers, enabling users to discuss papers, search for new research, and organize literature reviews through natural conversation.
MCP Extension that gives LLMs access to arXiv and Hugging Face papers, enabling users to discuss papers, search for new research, and organize literature reviews through natural conversation.
This server falls under the Knowledge & Memory category on MCPgee, the world's largest MCP server directory with 33,000+ servers.
Features
- MCP Extension that gives LLMs access to arXiv and Hugging Fa
Use Cases
Maintainer
Works with
Installation
NPM
npx -y paperpalManual Installation
npx -y paperpalConfiguration
Configuration Details
claude_desktop_config.json
Performance
Response Metrics
Resource Usage
Frequently Asked Questions about paperpal
What is paperpal?
paperpal is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that mcp extension that gives llms access to arxiv and hugging face papers, enabling users to discuss papers, search for new research, and organize literature reviews through natural conversation. It connects AI assistants to external tools and data sources through a standardized interface.
How do I install paperpal?
Install via npm with the command: npx -y paperpal. 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 paperpal?
paperpal works with all major MCP-compatible AI clients including Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code (GitHub Copilot), Windsurf, and Cline.
Is paperpal free to use?
Yes, paperpal 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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