Semantic Scholar MCP Server: Install & Setup

Install Semantic Scholar in Claude Code

Claude Code

claude mcp add mrfentmen-semantic-scholar -- npx -y semantic-scholar-mcp

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

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mrfentmen-semantic-scholar": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "semantic-scholar-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently asked questions

What does the Semantic Scholar MCP server do?

Search academic papers and read citations from Semantic Scholar. No key required.

Is the Semantic Scholar 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 Semantic 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 Semantic Scholar to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add mrfentmen-semantic-scholar -- npx -y semantic-scholar-mcp

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