IACR MCP Server
# IACR Cryptology ePrint Archive MCP Server
[](https://smithery.ai/server/iacr-mcp-server)
## Overview
This Model Context Protocol (MCP) server provides a programmatic interface to the IACR Cryptology ePrint Archive, enabling efficient retrieval of cryptographic research papers.
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## Features
- 🔍 Search cryptographic papers
- 📋 Retrieve paper metadata
- 🔒 Secure access to research publications
## Prerequisites
- Node.js (v16+)
- npm or yarn
## Installation
### Installing via Smithery
To install IACR Cryptology ePrint Archive for Claude Desktop automatically via [Smithery](https://smithery.ai/server/iacr-mcp-server):
```bash
npx -y @smithery/cli install iacr-mcp-server --client claude
```
### Manual Installation
```bash
git clone https://github.com/yourusername/iacr-mcp-server.git
cd iacr-mcp-server
npm install
```
## Configuration
No additional configuration is required. The server uses the IACR ePrint Archive's RSS feed for data retrieval.
## Usage
### Available Tools
1. `search_papers`: Search for papers
- Parameters:
- `query`: Search term (required)
- `year`: Publication year (optional)
- `max_results`: Maximum number of results (default: 20)
2. `get_paper_details`: Retrieve details for a specific paper
- Parameters:
- `paper_id`: Unique paper identifier (required)
## Contributing
1. Fork the repository
2. Create a feature branch
3. Commit your changes
4. Push to the branch
5. Create a Pull Request
## Disclaimer
This is an unofficial tool. Always refer to the original IACR Cryptology ePrint Archive for the most accurate and up-to-date research publications.
## Contact
For issues, questions, or suggestions, please open a GitHub issue.