ArXiv MCP Server
local-only server
The server can only run on the client’s local machine because it depends on local resources.
Integrations
Provides a bridge between AI assistants and arXiv's research repository through the Message Control Protocol (MCP). Allows AI models to search for papers, download and read their content in a programmatic way.
ArXiv MCP Server
🔍 Enable AI assistants to search and access arXiv papers through a simple MCP interface.
The ArXiv MCP Server provides a bridge between AI assistants and arXiv's research repository through the Message Control Protocol (MCP). It allows AI models to search for papers and access their content in a programmatic way.
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✨ Core Features
- 🔎 Paper Search: Query arXiv papers with filters for date ranges and categories
- 📄 Paper Access: Download and read paper content
- 📋 Paper Listing: View all downloaded papers
- 🗃️ Local Storage: Papers are saved locally for faster access
- 📝 Prompts: A Set of Research Prompts
🚀 Quick Start
Installing via Smithery
To install ArXiv Server for Claude Desktop automatically via Smithery:
Installing Manually
Install using uv:
For development:
🔌 MCP Integration
Add this configuration to your MCP client config file:
For Development:
💡 Available Tools
The server provides four main tools:
1. Paper Search
Search for papers with optional filters:
2. Paper Download
Download a paper by its arXiv ID:
3. List Papers
View all downloaded papers:
4. Read Paper
Access the content of a downloaded paper:
📝 Research Prompts
The server offers specialized prompts to help analyze academic papers:
Paper Analysis Prompt
A comprehensive workflow for analyzing academic papers that only requires a paper ID:
This prompt includes:
- Detailed instructions for using available tools (list_papers, download_paper, read_paper, search_papers)
- A systematic workflow for paper analysis
- Comprehensive analysis structure covering:
- Executive summary
- Research context
- Methodology analysis
- Results evaluation
- Practical and theoretical implications
- Future research directions
- Broader impacts
⚙️ Configuration
Configure through environment variables:
Variable | Purpose | Default |
---|---|---|
ARXIV_STORAGE_PATH | Paper storage location | ~/.arxiv-mcp-server/papers |
🧪 Testing
Run the test suite:
📄 License
Released under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for details.
Made with ❤️ by the Pearl Labs Team
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The ArXiv MCP Server bridges the gap between AI models and academic research by providing a sophisticated interface to arXiv's extensive research repository. This server enables AI assistants to perform precise paper searches and access full paper content, enhancing their ability to engage with scientific literature.