paper-search-mcp

A multi-source academic paper search and download tool supporting platforms like arXiv, PubMed, etc.

MCPResearchOpen source

Type: MCP
Transport: stdio
Open source: Yes
GitHub Stars: ★ 1.9k
Source: mcp-github
Repository: github.com/openags/paper-search-mcp

Overview

paper-search-mcp is a Python-based tool for searching and downloading academic papers from multiple platforms. It offers features such as paper search, PDF download, and text extraction, making it ideal for researchers and AI-driven workflows. It can be used as an MCP server (compatible with Claude Desktop and other MCP clients) or as a Claude Code skill. The tool prioritizes publicly available and free data sources and supports optional API keys to enhance stability and coverage.

Capabilities

▪Multi-source concurrent search
▪Deduplication processing
▪PDF download
▪Text extraction
▪Support for multiple academic platforms
▪Standardized output

Use cases

Academic researchLiterature reviewAI-assisted researchPaper downloading

Setup

Requires: API KeyPython环境

pip install paper-search-mcp or install with one click via Smithery

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FAQ

Do I need an API key?

No, but using an API key can improve stability and coverage.

Which data sources are supported?

Supports multiple academic platforms including arXiv, PubMed, bioRxiv, and more.

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