Paperplain
MCP server that gives any AI agent access to 200M+ peer-reviewed papers from PubMed, ArXiv, and Semantic Scholar. Free. No API key.
What is Paperplain?
Paperplain is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that allows AI assistants like Claude, Cursor, and VS Code to mcp server that gives any ai agent access to 200m+ peer-reviewed papers from pubmed, arxiv, and semantic scholar. free. no api key.
MCP server that gives any AI agent access to 200M+ peer-reviewed papers from PubMed, ArXiv, and Semantic Scholar. Free. No API key.
This server falls under the Search & Data Extraction category on MCPgee, the world's largest MCP server directory with 33,000+ servers.
Features
- MCP server that gives any AI agent access to 200M+ peer-revi
Use Cases
Maintainer
Works with
Installation
Manual Installation
npx paperplainConfiguration
Configuration Details
claude_desktop_config.json
Performance
Response Metrics
Resource Usage
Frequently Asked Questions about Paperplain
What is Paperplain?
Paperplain is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that mcp server that gives any ai agent access to 200m+ peer-reviewed papers from pubmed, arxiv, and semantic scholar. free. no api key. It connects AI assistants to external tools and data sources through a standardized interface.
How do I install Paperplain?
Follow the installation instructions on the Paperplain GitHub repository. Clone the repo, install dependencies, and add the server config to your AI client.
Which AI clients work with Paperplain?
Paperplain works with all major MCP-compatible AI clients including Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code (GitHub Copilot), Windsurf, and Cline.
Is Paperplain free to use?
Yes, Paperplain is open source and available under the MIT license. You can use it freely in both personal and commercial projects.
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