HasData Google Scholar MCP Server: Install & Setup

Install HasData Google Scholar in Claude Code

Remote URL

Claude Code

claude mcp add --transport http hasdata-google-scholar https://mcp.hasdata.com/mcp?apis=google_scholar

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

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "hasdata-google-scholar": {
      "url": "https://mcp.hasdata.com/mcp?apis=google_scholar"
    }
  }
}

npm

Claude Code

claude mcp add hasdata-google-scholar -e HASDATA_API_KEY=... -- npx -y @hasdata/google-scholar-mcp

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

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "hasdata-google-scholar": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@hasdata/google-scholar-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "HASDATA_API_KEY": "..."
      }
    }
  }
}

PyPI (uv)

Claude Code

claude mcp add hasdata-google-scholar -e HASDATA_API_KEY=... -- uvx hasdata-google-scholar-mcp

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

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "hasdata-google-scholar": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "hasdata-google-scholar-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "HASDATA_API_KEY": "..."
      }
    }
  }
}

Replace each ... with your own value.

Frequently asked questions

What does the HasData Google Scholar MCP server do?

Google Scholar search as JSON with author and year filters, cited-by and all-versions lookups, and formatted citations with BibTeX export.

Is the HasData Google Scholar MCP server free?

The server is free, but you will likely need an account. The server itself is free, but it connects to a service that needs an account or API key, which may have paid tiers. Check the provider for current pricing.

Does HasData Google Scholar run locally or remotely?

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

How do I add HasData Google Scholar to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add --transport http hasdata-google-scholar https://mcp.hasdata.com/mcp?apis=google_scholar

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