Openalex MCP Server: Install & Setup

Install Openalex in Claude Code

Claude Code

claude mcp add mrfentmen-openalex -- npx -y @mrfentmen/openalex-mcp

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

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mrfentmen-openalex": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@mrfentmen/openalex-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently asked questions

What does the Openalex MCP server do?

Use this MCP server to OpenAlex scholarly works, authors, institutions, and citations. Tools...

Is the Openalex 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 Openalex run locally or remotely?

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

How do I add Openalex to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add mrfentmen-openalex -- npx -y @mrfentmen/openalex-mcp

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