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Academic Paper Search MCP Server

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    C2.8/5.0

    Scored across 3 tools

    Disambiguation2/5

    The tools 'search_by_topic' and 'search_papers' have significant overlap in purpose—both search for papers, with only minor differences in parameters. This creates ambiguity, as an agent might struggle to choose between them. The 'fetch_paper_details' tool is distinct, but the two search tools are not clearly differentiated.

    Naming Consistency3/5

    The naming is mixed: 'fetch_paper_details' uses a verb_noun pattern, while 'search_by_topic' and 'search_papers' use verb_preposition_noun and verb_noun styles, respectively. This inconsistency makes the set less predictable, though the names are still readable and descriptive.

    Tool Count2/5

    With only 3 tools, the server feels thin for an academic paper search domain. It lacks essential operations like filtering by author, journal, or citation count, and there's no update or delete functionality, which limits its utility for comprehensive paper management.

    Completeness2/5

    The tool surface is incomplete for academic paper search. It covers basic fetch and search operations but misses key features such as author-based searches, citation tracking, paper categorization, or integration with reference managers. This will likely cause agent failures in complex workflows.

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