ScholarMCP
ScholarMCP is an MCP server by lstudlo. ScholarMCP - An academic research MCP server with comprehensive literature search, PDF ingestion, and citation management tools. Integrates with Google Scholar, OpenAlex, Crossref, and Semantic Scholar for automated research workflows. It has 31 GitHub stars and ranks #481 of 1809 in Productivity by stars.
- Category
- Productivity
- Author
- lstudlo
- GitHub stars
- 31
- This week
- Tracking since 18 Oct 2026
- Language
- TypeScript
- License
- MIT (open source)
- Last update
- 2026-09-23 (31 days ago)
- Links
- SourceWebsite
How to install ScholarMCP
Install steps differ per project, so follow the README in the ScholarMCP repository. Most MCP servers start with a single command (npx -y <package>, uvx <package> or a Docker image) that you add to your client's config. The install guide shows where that goes in Claude Code, Claude Desktop, Cursor and VS Code.
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Frequently asked questions
What is ScholarMCP?
ScholarMCP is an MCP server by lstudlo in the Productivity category. ScholarMCP - An academic research MCP server with comprehensive literature search, PDF ingestion, and citation management tools. Integrates with Google Scholar, OpenAlex, Crossref, and Semantic Scholar for automated research workflows. It has 31 GitHub stars and ranks #481 of 1809 in Productivity by stars.
Is ScholarMCP free and open source?
Yes. ScholarMCP is published under the MIT license, so you can run, modify and self-host it at no cost. If it connects to a paid service, that service's own pricing and API terms still apply. Check the repository for the exact license text before using it commercially.
What are the alternatives to ScholarMCP?
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