mcp-simple-arxiv
arXiv paper access via MCP server. mcp-simple-arxiv is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server maintained by andybrandt. It connects to MCP-compatible clients such as Claude Desktop, Cursor, Cline, and other agents that speak the protocol. It exposes 1 tool, including simple-arxiv, that an agent can call directly. It is categorized under Tool/GitHub and Research/arXiv.
What is this MCP
This MCP server provides programmatic access to arXiv papers through their API, enabling LLM clients to search and retrieve scientific publications.
How to use this MCP
Install via Smithery or manually with pip, then configure in Claude Desktop's settings to enable paper search and retrieval through natural language queries.
What this MCP can be used for
Enhancing LLM capabilities with scientific research access, enabling paper searches by title/abstract, retrieving metadata, and providing links to full papers in various formats.
AIMCP authority
DR and traffic signal for the AIMCP public domain.
Frequently asked questions
What is the mcp-simple-arxiv MCP server?
mcp-simple-arxiv is a Model Context Protocol server from andybrandt. It lets MCP-compatible AI clients call its tools over a standard interface, so agents like Claude, Cursor, and Cline can use it without custom integration.
How do I connect mcp-simple-arxiv to my AI client?
Add mcp-simple-arxiv to your client's MCP configuration using the stdio or SSE connection shown in the usage examples on this page, then restart the client to load the server.
What tools does mcp-simple-arxiv provide?
mcp-simple-arxiv provides 1 tool: simple-arxiv.
Is mcp-simple-arxiv free to use?
mcp-simple-arxiv is listed on AIMCP for free. Any API keys or accounts required by the underlying service are set by its provider.
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