Paper Chaser MCP Server: Install & Setup

Install Paper Chaser in Claude Code

Claude Code

claude mcp add paper-chaser -- docker run -i --rm ghcr.io/joshuasundance-swca/paper-chaser-mcp:0.2.2

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

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "paper-chaser": {
      "command": "docker",
      "args": [
        "run",
        "-i",
        "--rm",
        "ghcr.io/joshuasundance-swca/paper-chaser-mcp:0.2.2"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently asked questions

What does the Paper Chaser MCP server do?

MCP server for academic papers, citations, authors, ECOS dossiers, and Federal Register text.

Is the Paper Chaser 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 Paper Chaser run locally or remotely?

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

How do I add Paper Chaser to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add paper-chaser -- docker run -i --rm ghcr.io/joshuasundance-swca/paper-chaser-mcp:0.2.2

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