Semanticscholar MCP Server: Install & Setup

Install Semanticscholar in Claude Code

Claude Code

claude mcp add semanticscholar -- npx -y semanticscholar-mcp-server

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

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "semanticscholar": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "semanticscholar-mcp-server"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently asked questions

What does the Semanticscholar MCP server do?

Search 200M+ papers, authors, citations, and recommendations via Semantic Scholar

Is the Semanticscholar 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 Semanticscholar run locally or remotely?

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

How do I add Semanticscholar to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add semanticscholar -- npx -y semanticscholar-mcp-server

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