Scholar Sidekick MCP Server: Install & Setup

Install Scholar Sidekick in Claude Code

Remote URL

Claude Code

claude mcp add --transport http scholar-sidekick https://scholar-sidekick.com/api/mcp

mcp.json (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "scholar-sidekick": {
      "url": "https://scholar-sidekick.com/api/mcp"
    }
  }
}

npm

Claude Code

claude mcp add scholar-sidekick -- npx -y scholar-sidekick-mcp

mcp.json (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "scholar-sidekick": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "scholar-sidekick-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently asked questions

What does the Scholar Sidekick MCP server do?

Resolve scholarly identifiers (DOI, PMID, ISBN, arXiv and more) to CSL JSON, format citations in thousands of styles, or export to BibTeX, RIS or EndNote.

Is the Scholar Sidekick 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 Sidekick run locally or remotely?

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

How do I add Scholar Sidekick to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add --transport http scholar-sidekick https://scholar-sidekick.com/api/mcp

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