The Academic MCP server enables AI tools to search Korean and Japanese academic databases through a unified interface.

Core Capabilities:

• Integrated Academic Search - Search across multiple Korean and Japanese databases (KCI, OAK, LOSI, CiNii, NL, KOSTMA, HGIS, etc.) using keywords, authors, publication years, and other filters (up to 100 results)

• Retrieve Detailed Paper Information - Get comprehensive details for specific papers including abstracts, keywords, citation data, and metadata by providing its identifier and source database

• Access Diverse Content Types - Query various academic resources:

  • Academic papers and research reports (KCI, OAK, LOSI, CiNii)

  • Ancient documents and historical materials (NL, KOSTMA, HGIS, Gugak)

  • Specialized dictionaries and encyclopedias (KoreanTK, Eyis, NRICH, Tripitaka, Folkency, Stdict)

• Provider Management - List available database providers and their status, customize which providers are active through environment variables, and filter searches by specific databases

• Flexible Integration - Compatible with MCP-enabled AI tools (Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf), supports both free and API key-protected databases, and allows extending functionality by adding custom providers through the modular codebase

1. Click on "Install Server".

2. Wait a few minutes for the server to deploy. Once ready, it will show a "Started" state.

3. In the chat, type @ followed by the MCP server name and your instructions, e.g., "@Academic MCP search for research papers on artificial intelligence in KCI and CiNii"

That's it! The server will respond to your query, and you can continue using it as needed.

Here is a step-by-step guide with screenshots.