Openalex MCP Server: Install & Setup

Install Openalex in Claude Code

Remote URL

Claude Code

claude mcp add --transport http pipeworx-io-openalex https://gateway.pipeworx.io/openalex/mcp

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

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "pipeworx-io-openalex": {
      "url": "https://gateway.pipeworx.io/openalex/mcp"
    }
  }
}

npm

Claude Code

claude mcp add pipeworx-io-openalex -- npx -y @pipeworx/mcp-openalex

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

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

Frequently asked questions

What does the Openalex MCP server do?

OpenAlex MCP — wraps the OpenAlex API (scholarly works, free, no auth)

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 + Remote. Can run locally or be used as a hosted remote server.

How do I add Openalex to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add --transport http pipeworx-io-openalex https://gateway.pipeworx.io/openalex/mcp

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