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MCP-DBLP

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A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides access to the DBLP computer science bibliography database for Large Language Models.

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Overview

MCP-DBLP is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides access to the DBLP computer science bibliography database, enabling Large Language Models (LLMs) to interact with academic publications.

To use MCP-DBLP, install an MCP-compatible client, clone the repository, set up a virtual environment, and configure the server with the necessary settings. You can then use various tools to search and retrieve publications.

  • Comprehensive search capabilities with boolean queries - Fuzzy title and author name matching - Direct BibTeX entry retrieval from DBLP - Publication filtering by year and venue - Statistical analysis of publication data - Direct BibTeX export capability for maximum accuracy
  1. Searching for academic publications using complex queries.
  2. Retrieving publication details for specific authors.
  3. Exporting bibliographic data in BibTeX format for academic writing.

Add to your AI client

Use these steps to connect MCP-DBLP 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": {
    "mcp-dblp-szeider": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-mcp-dblp-szeider"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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": {
    "mcp-dblp-szeider": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-mcp-dblp-szeider"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Claude Code

Add this to your project's .mcp.json file. Claude Code will detect it automatically.

.mcp.json (project root)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-dblp-szeider": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-mcp-dblp-szeider"
      ]
    }
  }
}

VS Code (Copilot)

Add this to your .vscode/mcp.json file. Requires the GitHub Copilot extension with MCP support enabled.

.vscode/mcp.json

{
  "servers": {
    "mcp-dblp-szeider": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-mcp-dblp-szeider"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Windsurf

Add this to your Windsurf MCP config file, then restart Windsurf.

~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-dblp-szeider": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-mcp-dblp-szeider"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Cline

Open Cline settings, navigate to MCP Servers, and add this server configuration.

Cline MCP Settings (via UI)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-dblp-szeider": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-mcp-dblp-szeider"
      ]
    }
  }
}

FAQ

What is the purpose of MCP-DBLP?

It provides a way for LLMs to access and utilize the DBLP database for academic research.

Is MCP-DBLP free to use?

Yes, it is open-source and available under the MIT License.

What are the system requirements?

You need Python 3.11 or higher and an MCP-compatible client.

Research and data
MCP-DBLP — MCP Registry