Datacite MCP Server: Install & Setup

Install Datacite in Claude Code

Remote URL

Claude Code

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

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

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "datacite": {
      "url": "https://datacite.caseyjhand.com/mcp"
    }
  }
}

npm

Claude Code

claude mcp add datacite -- npx -y @cyanheads/datacite-mcp-server

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

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

Frequently asked questions

What does the Datacite MCP server do?

Search DataCite datasets and software, fetch DOI metadata, trace relations, format citations.

Is the Datacite 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 Datacite run locally or remotely?

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

How do I add Datacite to Claude Code?

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

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