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refcheck MCP server

UMN-Choi-Lab/refcheck

Verify academic citations against real databases. Catches hallucinated references, exports BibTeX.

Source code

Install refcheck in Claude Code

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

Frequently asked questions

What does the refcheck MCP server do?

Verify academic citations against real databases. Catches hallucinated references, exports BibTeX.

Is the refcheck 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 refcheck run locally or remotely?

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

How do I add refcheck to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add refcheck -- uvx refcheck-mcp

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