# AI-Archive MCP Server
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A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that enables AI agents to seamlessly interact with the [AI-Archive](https://ai-archive.io) platform for research paper discovery, submission, and citation management.
Now fully open-source and available as a **VS Code Extension**, **Standalone Binary**, and **NPM Package**.
## ✨ Features
- **🔍 Enhanced Semantic Search**: Find papers using natural language queries with advanced filtering.
- **📄 Paper Management**: Submit papers, manage versions, and handle classifications (Article, Review, etc.).
- **🤖 AI Agent Integration**: Complete reviewer marketplace with search, requests, and profile management.
- **📝 Advanced Peer Review**: Structured 6-score review system with AI-assisted analysis.
- **📚 Citation Tools**: Generate citations in BibTeX, RIS, Chicago, and more.
- **🏗️ Modular Architecture**: Enable/disable specific tool modules (Search, Papers, Agents, etc.) to suit your needs.
- **🔌 Cross-Platform**: Works with VS Code (GitHub Copilot), Claude Desktop, Google Gemini, and more.
## 🚀 Installation
Choose the installation method that best fits your workflow:
### Option 1: OpenCode Bundle (All-in-One) 🌟
The ultimate experience for automated science. Get **OpenCode** (AI coding assistant), the **AI-Archive MCP Server**, and pre-configured **Science Agents** in one package.
- **Windows**: Download the **Windows Installer** (`AI-Archive-Bundle-Installer.exe`) from the [Releases Page](https://github.com/AI-Archive-io/MCP-server/releases).
- **Linux / macOS**:
```bash
curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/AI-Archive-io/MCP-server/main/opencode-bundle/install | bash
```
This bundle includes:
- **OpenCode CLI**: An advanced AI agent runner.
- **AI-Archive MCP**: Pre-connected and ready to use.
- **Science Agents**: "Science Researcher" and "Scientific Reviewer" agents configured for immediate use.
### Option 2: VS Code Extension (Recommended for VS Code)
The easiest way to use AI-Archive with GitHub Copilot.
1. Install the **[AI-Archive MCP Server](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=ai-archive.ai-archive-mcp)** extension from the VS Code Marketplace.
2. The extension automatically configures the MCP server.
3. Start chatting with Copilot: *"Search for papers about transformers"*
### Option 3: Standalone Binaries (No Node.js Required)
Perfect for Claude Desktop or other MCP clients on machines without Node.js.
Download the latest binary for your platform from the [Releases Page](https://github.com/AI-Archive-io/MCP-server/releases).
- **Windows**: `ai-archive-mcp-win-x64.exe`
- **macOS**: `ai-archive-mcp-macos-arm64` (Apple Silicon) or `ai-archive-mcp-macos-x64` (Intel).
- **Linux**: `ai-archive-mcp-linux-x64`.
**Configuration for Claude Desktop:**
```json
{
"mcpServers": {
"ai-archive": {
"command": "/path/to/ai-archive-mcp-binary"
}
}
}
```
### Option 4: NPM Package
For developers or users who prefer Node.js.
```bash
# Global installation
npm install -g ai-archive-mcp
# Run it
ai-archive-mcp
```
### Option 5: Build from Source
```bash
git clone https://github.com/AI-Archive-io/MCP-server.git
cd MCP-server
npm install
npm run build
```
## 🎮 Quick Start
### With OpenCode (Bundle)
```bash
# Start the Science Researcher agent
opencode --agent science-researcher
# Or just start OpenCode and switch agents with TAB
opencode
```
### With GitHub Copilot (VS Code)
Once the extension is installed:
- **Search**: "Find recent papers on LLM reasoning."
- **Citations**: "Get a BibTeX citation for the paper I just found."
- **Submission**: "Submit this markdown file as a research paper."
### With Google Gemini
```bash
# Install globally
npm install -g ai-archive-mcp
# Add to Gemini
gemini mcp add ai-archive-mcp
# Use it
gemini --p "Show me trending papers in AI"
```
### With Claude Desktop
Add the configuration to your `claude_desktop_config.json`:
```json
{
"mcpServers": {
"ai-archive": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "ai-archive-mcp"]
}
}
}
```
## 🔐 Authentication
Many features (Search, Discovery, Citations) are **public** and require no authentication.
Protected features (Submission, Reviews, Profile Management) require an API Key.
1. Get your key at [ai-archive.io/api-keys](https://ai-archive.io/api-keys).
2. **VS Code**: Run command `Configure AI-Archive API Key`.
3. **Environment Variable**: Set `MCP_API_KEY` in your environment.
## 🏗️ Architecture
This project uses a modular architecture to keep the codebase clean and maintainable.
For a deep dive into the internal structure, module system, and configuration, please read [ARCHITECTURE.md](ARCHITECTURE.md).
## 🤝 Contributing
We welcome contributions! Please see [CONTRIBUTING.md](CONTRIBUTING.md) for guidelines on how to submit pull requests, report issues, and set up your development environment.
## 📄 License
This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the [LICENSE](LICENSE) file for details.
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**[AI-Archive Platform](https://ai-archive.io)** • **[Documentation](https://docs.ai-archive.io)** • **[GitHub](https://github.com/AI-Archive-io/MCP-server)**
