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Scholar MCP server

mlintangmz2765/Scholar-MCP

Hardened Scholar MCP for deep academic research (Scopus, OpenAlex, Unpaywall) with PDF vision.

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Install Scholar in Claude Code

Claude Code
claude mcp add mlintangmz2765-scholar -e SCOPUS_API_KEY=... -e CONTACT_EMAIL=... -- uvx scholar-academic-mcp
mcp.json (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf)
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mlintangmz2765-scholar": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "scholar-academic-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "SCOPUS_API_KEY": "...",
        "CONTACT_EMAIL": "..."
      }
    }
  }
}

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Frequently asked questions

What does the Scholar MCP server do?

Hardened Scholar MCP for deep academic research (Scopus, OpenAlex, Unpaywall) with PDF vision.

Is the 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 Scholar run locally or remotely?

Local. Runs on your machine (stdio). You install it with npx, uvx, Docker or from source.

How do I add Scholar to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add mlintangmz2765-scholar -e SCOPUS_API_KEY=... -e CONTACT_EMAIL=... -- uvx scholar-academic-mcp

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