semantic-scholar-mcp

by smaniches · Cloud & Infra · ★ 23

semantic-scholar-mcp is an MCP server by smaniches. Semantic Scholar MCP server: 14 typed tools for paper search, citation graphs, author profiles, recommendations, PyPI/Docker. It has 23 GitHub stars and ranks #595 of 1058 in Cloud & Infra by stars.

Category: Cloud & Infra
Author: smaniches
GitHub stars: 23
This week: Tracking since 19 Oct 2026
Language: Python
License: MIT (open source)
Last update: 2026-10-19 (5 days ago)
Links: Source Website PyPI

academic-tool
claude
claude-ai
claude-code
mcp-server
research-tool
citation-graph
literature-review
model-context-protocol
semantic-scholar
bibliometrics
python

How to install semantic-scholar-mcp

semantic-scholar-mcp is published on PyPI as s2-mcp-server, and it is listed in the official MCP Registry. These steps assume it runs as a local stdio server, which is the usual setup.

Check the README. Confirm the start command and note any API keys or environment variables it needs (pass them with -e KEY=value or an env block). You need uv for uvx.

Add it to Claude Code from a terminal:

claude mcp add semantic-scholar-mcp -- uvx s2-mcp-server

Or add it to Cursor or Claude Desktop in .cursor/mcp.json or claude_desktop_config.json:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "semantic-scholar-mcp": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "s2-mcp-server"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Restart the client and check it. Run claude mcp list, or open the client's MCP settings, and confirm semantic-scholar-mcp and its tools are listed. The install guide covers VS Code and Codex.

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Frequently asked questions

What is semantic-scholar-mcp?

semantic-scholar-mcp is an MCP server by smaniches in the Cloud & Infra category. Semantic Scholar MCP server: 14 typed tools for paper search, citation graphs, author profiles, recommendations, PyPI/Docker. It has 23 GitHub stars and ranks #595 of 1058 in Cloud & Infra by stars. It is written in Python. It is licensed under MIT. It was last updated 5 days ago.

Is semantic-scholar-mcp free and open source?

Yes. semantic-scholar-mcp 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.

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