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Scholar MCP server

Liyux3/scholar-mcp

Federated academic search across OpenAlex, Semantic Scholar, arXiv, PubMed and more, with citation graphs, full-text reading, PDFs and a local paper library.

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Source code

Install Scholar in Claude Code

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

Frequently asked questions

What does the Scholar MCP server do?

Federated academic search across OpenAlex, Semantic Scholar, arXiv, PubMed and more, with citation graphs, full-text reading, PDFs and a local paper library.

Is the Scholar MCP server free?

The server is free, but you will likely need an account. The server itself is free, but it connects to a service that needs an account or API key, which may have paid tiers. 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 scholar -- uvx scholar-mcp

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