Overview
The IACR Cryptology ePrint Archive MCP Server is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides a programmatic interface to the IACR Cryptology ePrint Archive, enabling efficient retrieval of cryptographic research papers.
To use the IACR MCP Server, clone the repository, install the necessary dependencies, and utilize the available tools to search for papers or retrieve paper details.
- 🔍 Search cryptographic papers - 📋 Retrieve paper metadata - 🔒 Secure access to research publications
- Researchers can search for specific cryptographic papers.
- Academics can retrieve metadata for publications to support their work.
- Developers can integrate the MCP server into applications for accessing cryptographic research.
Add to your AI client
Use these steps to connect IACR Cryptology ePrint Archive MCP Server in Cursor, Claude, VS Code, and other MCP-compatible apps. The same JSON appears in the Use with menu above for one-click copy.
Cursor
Add this to your .cursor/mcp.json file in your project root, then restart Cursor.
.cursor/mcp.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"doomdagadiggiedahdah-iacr-mcp-server-mcp-mirror": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@modelcontextprotocol/server-doomdagadiggiedahdah-iacr-mcp-server-mcp-mirror"
]
}
}
}Claude Desktop
Add this server entry to the mcpServers object in your Claude Desktop config, then restart the app.
~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json (macOS) or %APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json (Windows)
{
"mcpServers": {
"doomdagadiggiedahdah-iacr-mcp-server-mcp-mirror": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@modelcontextprotocol/server-doomdagadiggiedahdah-iacr-mcp-server-mcp-mirror"
]
}
}
}Claude Code
Add this to your project's .mcp.json file. Claude Code will detect it automatically.
.mcp.json (project root)
{
"mcpServers": {
"doomdagadiggiedahdah-iacr-mcp-server-mcp-mirror": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@modelcontextprotocol/server-doomdagadiggiedahdah-iacr-mcp-server-mcp-mirror"
]
}
}
}VS Code (Copilot)
Add this to your .vscode/mcp.json file. Requires the GitHub Copilot extension with MCP support enabled.
.vscode/mcp.json
{
"servers": {
"doomdagadiggiedahdah-iacr-mcp-server-mcp-mirror": {
"type": "stdio",
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@modelcontextprotocol/server-doomdagadiggiedahdah-iacr-mcp-server-mcp-mirror"
]
}
}
}Windsurf
Add this to your Windsurf MCP config file, then restart Windsurf.
~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"doomdagadiggiedahdah-iacr-mcp-server-mcp-mirror": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@modelcontextprotocol/server-doomdagadiggiedahdah-iacr-mcp-server-mcp-mirror"
]
}
}
}Cline
Open Cline settings, navigate to MCP Servers, and add this server configuration.
Cline MCP Settings (via UI)
{
"mcpServers": {
"doomdagadiggiedahdah-iacr-mcp-server-mcp-mirror": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@modelcontextprotocol/server-doomdagadiggiedahdah-iacr-mcp-server-mcp-mirror"
]
}
}
}FAQ
Is this server officially affiliated with IACR?
No, this is an unofficial tool. Always refer to the original IACR Cryptology ePrint Archive for the most accurate and up-to-date research publications.
What are the prerequisites for using the server?
You need Node.js (v16+) and npm or yarn installed on your machine.
How do I contribute to the project?
You can fork the repository, create a feature branch, commit your changes, push to the branch, and create a Pull Request.7:["$","div",null,{"className":"container mx-auto flex flex-col gap-4","children":["$L26","$L27",["$","$L28",null,{"currentProject":{"id":987,"uuid":"4a838285-575e-4cab-ab31-688f9ee08035","name":"doomdagadiggiedahdah_iacr-mcp-server","title":"IACR Cryptology ePrint Archive MCP Server","description":"Mirror of","avatar_url":"https://avatars.githubusercontent.com/u/192820360?v=4","created_at":"$D2025-01-28T02:21:59.286Z","updated_at":"$D2025-02-23T07:19:16.965Z","status":"created","author_name":"MCP-Mirror","author_avatar_url":"https://avatars.githubusercontent.com/u/192820360?v=4","tags":"cryptography,research,IACR,MCP-server","category":"research-and-data","is_featured":false,"sort":1,"url":"https://github.com/MCP-Mirror/doomdagadiggiedahdah_iacr-mcp-server","target":"_self","content":"$29","summary":"$2a","img_url":null,"type":null,"metadata":null,"user_uuid":null,"tools":null,"sse_url":null,"sse_provider":null,"sse_params":null,"is_official":false,"server_command":null,"server_params":null,"server_config":null,"allow_call":false,"is_innovation":false,"is_dxt":false,"dxt_manifest":null,"dxt_file_url":null,"is_audit":false},"randomProjects":[],"currentServerKey":"$undefined"}]]}]