semantic-scholar-mcp-server
by SMABoundless · browser-web · mcp-server, glama
Provides tools to search, retrieve, and explore over 200M academic papers, authors, citations, and full-text snippets via the Semantic Scholar API.
Source: https://github.com/SMABoundless/semanticscholar-mcp-server
Install
git clone https://github.com/SMABoundless/semanticscholar-mcp-serverUse this forAI-extracted
- →Search academic papers across 200M+ paper database and retrieve citations, authors, and publication metadata
- →Build citation networks to understand research connections and trace influential papers in a field
- →Retrieve author profiles with publication histories and h-index data for researcher background checks
- →Extract full-text snippets and abstracts from papers to quickly assess relevance without reading full documents
- →Get paper recommendations based on citation patterns and research topic similarity
Works with
Tags: mcp-server, glama
Source: glama
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Frequently asked questions
How do I install semantic-scholar-mcp-server?
Add the install command above to your Claude Code, Cursor, or Windsurf MCP configuration. Most servers register via npx, a local command, or a Docker image. Refer to the source repository for environment variables and credential requirements.
Which clients support semantic-scholar-mcp-server?
Any MCP-compatible client works: Claude Desktop, Claude Code CLI, Cursor, Windsurf, Zed, and VS Code with the official MCP extension. OpenAI Codex and GitHub Copilot increasingly support MCP via adapter bridges.
Is semantic-scholar-mcp-server free?
The server itself is typically open source. Any upstream service (API keys, paid tiers, hosted infrastructure) may have its own pricing. Check the source repository for details.