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Scholar MCP server

pvliesdonk/scholar-mcp

FastMCP server for scholarly papers, patents, books and standards with docling PDF conversion

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Install Scholar in Claude Code

Claude Code
claude mcp add pvliesdonk-scholar -- uvx pvliesdonk-scholar-mcp
mcp.json (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf)
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "pvliesdonk-scholar": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "pvliesdonk-scholar-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently asked questions

What does the Scholar MCP server do?

FastMCP server for scholarly papers, patents, books and standards with docling PDF conversion

Is the 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 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 Scholar to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add pvliesdonk-scholar -- uvx pvliesdonk-scholar-mcp

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