Altmetric MCP Server: Install & Setup

Install Altmetric in Claude Code

Remote URL

Claude Code

claude mcp add --transport http altmetric https://mcp.altmetric.com/mcp

mcp.json (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "altmetric": {
      "url": "https://mcp.altmetric.com/mcp"
    }
  }
}

npm

Claude Code

claude mcp add altmetric -- npx -y altmetric-mcp

mcp.json (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf)

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

Frequently asked questions

What does the Altmetric MCP server do?

MCP server for Altmetric APIs - track research attention across news, policy, social media, and more

Is the Altmetric MCP server free?

Yes, most likely. Open source and no paid account or API key is mentioned in the listing. Check the provider for current pricing.

Does Altmetric run locally or remotely?

Local + Remote. Can run locally or be used as a hosted remote server.

How do I add Altmetric to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add --transport http altmetric https://mcp.altmetric.com/mcp

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