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Paper Search MCP Server

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    TDQS

    A3.8/5.0

    Scored across 29 tools

    Disambiguation3/5

    Tools are organized by source and action, but several tools (download_crossref, read_crossref, download_pubmed, etc.) return error messages instead of actual content, creating ambiguity. An agent may call these expecting results, leading to confusion. Additionally, the distinction between download_*, read_*, and get_* can be unclear for some sources.

    Naming Consistency4/5

    Most tools follow a consistent verb_source or verb_source_paper pattern (e.g., search_arxiv, download_arxiv, read_arxiv_paper). Minor inconsistencies include 'get_crossref_paper_by_doi' vs. 'get_repec_paper' and some 'read_*' tools including 'paper' suffix while 'download_*' tools omit it. Overall, the pattern is predictable.

    Tool Count3/5

    With 29 tools, the count is on the high side but largely justified by the number of sources and actions (search, download, read, metadata). However, several tools (e.g., download_crossref, read_pubmed) are essentially non-functional error messages, inflating the count. An effective tool count of about 20 would be more appropriate.

    Completeness3/5

    The server covers search, download, and full-text reading for several major sources, but notable gaps exist. Sources like PubMed and RePEc lack direct access, requiring users to rely on Sci-Hub or Semantic Scholar. The error-returning tools create dead ends, and there is no unified search across sources or citation metadata outside Semantic Scholar.

    Maintenance

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    ResponsivenessNo issues