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Crossref MCP server

mrfentmen/crossref-mcp

Search scholarly works and resolve DOIs through Crossref. No key required.

329 npm downloads / month

Install Crossref in Claude Code

Claude Code
claude mcp add mrfentmen-crossref -- npx -y crossref-mcp
mcp.json (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf)
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mrfentmen-crossref": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "crossref-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently asked questions

What does the Crossref MCP server do?

Search scholarly works and resolve DOIs through Crossref. No key required.

Is the Crossref 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 Crossref run locally or remotely?

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

How do I add Crossref to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add mrfentmen-crossref -- npx -y crossref-mcp

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