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Plos MCP server

pipeworx-io/mcp-plos

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Install Plos in Claude Code

Remote URL

Claude Code
claude mcp add --transport http pipeworx-io-plos https://gateway.pipeworx.io/plos/mcp
mcp.json (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf)
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "pipeworx-io-plos": {
      "url": "https://gateway.pipeworx.io/plos/mcp"
    }
  }
}

npm

Claude Code
claude mcp add pipeworx-io-plos -- npx -y @pipeworx/mcp-plos
mcp.json (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf)
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "pipeworx-io-plos": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@pipeworx/mcp-plos"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently asked questions

What does the Plos MCP server do?

PLOS Search MCP — Solr-backed search over all PLOS journals.

Is the Plos 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 Plos run locally or remotely?

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

How do I add Plos to Claude Code?

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

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