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Research Scan MCP server

Synectic-Research/research-scan

Research Scan finds and verifies the 5–10 recent papers that matter most for a research question.

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Install Research Scan in Claude Code

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

Frequently asked questions

What does the Research Scan MCP server do?

Research Scan finds and verifies the 5–10 recent papers that matter most for a research question.

Is the Research Scan 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 Research Scan run locally or remotely?

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

How do I add Research Scan to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add research-scan -- uvx research-scan

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