cern-inspire MCP Server: Install & Setup

Install cern-inspire in Claude Code

Remote URL

Claude Code

claude mcp add --transport http cern-inspire https://cern-inspire.caseyjhand.com/mcp

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

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "cern-inspire": {
      "url": "https://cern-inspire.caseyjhand.com/mcp"
    }
  }
}

npm

Claude Code

claude mcp add cern-inspire -- npx -y @cyanheads/cern-inspire-mcp-server

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

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "cern-inspire": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@cyanheads/cern-inspire-mcp-server"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently asked questions

What does the cern-inspire MCP server do?

Search INSPIRE-HEP papers, authors, experiments, HEPData records; get citation metrics and BibTeX.

Is the cern-inspire 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 cern-inspire run locally or remotely?

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

How do I add cern-inspire to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add --transport http cern-inspire https://cern-inspire.caseyjhand.com/mcp

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