Paper Search
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Documentation & install
Readme and setup notes from the catalogue, plus a client-ready config you can copy for your MCP host.
Installation
Add the following to your MCP client configuration file.
Configuration
View docs{
"mcpServers": {
"dianel555-paper-search-mcp-nodejs": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"paper-search-mcp-nodejs"
],
"env": {
"WOS_API_KEY": "YOUR_WOS_API_KEY",
"PUBMED_API_KEY": "YOUR_NCBI_KEY",
"WILEY_TDM_TOKEN": "YOUR_WILEY_TOKEN",
"WOS_API_VERSION": "v1",
"ELSEVIER_API_KEY": "YOUR_ELSEVIER_KEY",
"SPRINGER_API_KEY": "YOUR_SPRINGER_KEY",
"SEMANTIC_SCHOLAR_API_KEY": "YOUR_SCHOLAR_KEY",
"SPRINGER_OPENACCESS_API_KEY": "YOUR_SPRINGER_OA_KEY"
}
}
}
}You can run a Node.js MCP server that searches and downloads academic papers from multiple sources, normalizes the data, and exposes a unified set of tools your MCP client can use. This server helps you access arXiv, PubMed, Web of Science, Google Scholar, Sci-Hub, ScienceDirect, Springer, Wiley, Scopus and more through a single interface, while handling rate limits, errors, and security considerations for you.
How to use
You connect an MCP client to the paper search server to run queries across multiple platforms. Use the client to search for papers by keywords, filters, and time ranges, then download PDFs when available. The server prioritizes academic papers, provides unified paper data, and can fetch metadata, citations, and full text where allowed by each platform.
How to install
Prerequisites: Node.js version 18.0.0 or higher, and npm or yarn.
Step 1: Clone the project folder and install dependencies.
Step 2: Copy the environment template and customize keys that your setup requires.
Step 3: Start the server using one of the available execution methods.
Configuration and running options
To enable remote API access and integrate with your client, you configure the MCP server in your client’s setup. The server supports running via an automated NSPX/NPM-based command or by invoking a local built file.
Security and keys
Set and protect API keys for platforms that require them. The server environment includes keys for Web of Science, PubMed, Semantic Scholar, Elsevier, Springer, Wiley, and other providers. Do not expose these keys in logs or client responses.
Testing and maintenance
Run tests and lint the codebase to ensure platform integrations, error handling, and rate limiting function correctly. Regularly verify that API keys are valid and that mirrors or mirrors health checks remain up to date.
Notes for operation
If you plan to use Wiley or Sci-Hub features, be aware of legal and terms-of-service considerations. Ensure your use complies with applicable laws and organizational policies.
Available tools
search_papers
Search across multiple platforms with unified results and a consolidated data model.
search_crossref
Search Crossref database for metadata and optional results.
search_arxiv
Query arXiv preprint server for physics and computer science papers.
search_webofscience
Query Web of Science for multi-topic scholarly results.
search_pubmed
Search PubMed/MEDLINE biomedical literature.
search_google_scholar
Search Google Scholar for comprehensive academic results.
search_biorxiv
Search bioRxiv preprints for biology research.
search_medrxiv
Search medRxiv medical preprints.
search_semantic_scholar
Semantic Scholar AI-powered search with citation data.
search_iacr
Search IACR ePrint cryptography archive.
search_scihub
Search and download papers via Sci-Hub using DOI or URL.
search_sciencedirect
Search Elsevier ScienceDirect database.
search_springer
Search Springer Nature using Metadata and Open Access APIs.
search_wiley
Wiley download by DOI via TDM API for PDFs.
search_scopus
Search Scopus citation database.
download_paper
Download paper PDFs by paperId or DOI.
get_paper_by_doi
Retrieve paper information using a DOI.
get_platform_status
Check status and keys for all platforms.
