mcp-scholarly MCP server

A MCP server to search for accurate academic articles.

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Overview

mcp-scholarly is a server designed to search for accurate academic articles, providing users with a reliable tool for academic research.

To use mcp-scholarly, you can install it via Claude Desktop or Docker, and then utilize the search-arxiv tool by providing a keyword to find relevant articles.

Searches for academic articles on arXiv based on keywords. - Supports installation via multiple platforms including Docker and Claude Desktop. - Easy configuration for both development and published servers.

Researchers looking for specific academic papers.
Students needing reliable sources for their assignments.
Academics wanting to stay updated with the latest research in their field.

Add to your AI client

Use these steps to connect mcp-scholarly 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": {
    "mcp-scholarly-adityak74": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-mcp-scholarly-adityak74"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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-scholarly-adityak74": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-mcp-scholarly-adityak74"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Claude Code

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

.mcp.json (project root)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-scholarly-adityak74": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-mcp-scholarly-adityak74"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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-scholarly-adityak74": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-mcp-scholarly-adityak74"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Windsurf

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

~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-scholarly-adityak74": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-mcp-scholarly-adityak74"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Cline

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

Cline MCP Settings (via UI)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-scholarly-adityak74": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-mcp-scholarly-adityak74"
      ]
    }
  }
}

FAQ

What types of articles can I find?

You can find a wide range of academic articles across various disciplines available on arXiv.

Is mcp-scholarly free to use?

Yes! mcp-scholarly is free to use for everyone.

How do I install mcp-scholarly?

You can install it via Claude Desktop or Docker by following the provided installation instructions.

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