MCP Semantic Scholar Server
An MCP server plugin based on the Semantic Scholar API for academic literature retrieval
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What is the Semantic Scholar API MCP Server?
The Semantic Scholar API MCP Server is an integrated tool that provides access to the Semantic Scholar academic database through the Model Context Protocol (MCP). It allows users to quickly search for academic papers, journal articles, and other research materials.How to use the Semantic Scholar API MCP Server?
You just need to install and run the server, and then integrate it into your AI tools (such as Claude) to start using it.Applicable Scenarios
Suitable for scholars, students, and researchers who need to conduct academic research frequently, enabling them to easily access high-quality research results.Main Features
High-efficiency Academic Literature RetrievalAchieve fast and accurate literature retrieval through the Semantic Scholar API.
Support for Custom API KeysSet a personal API key to increase the request rate limit.
Advantages and Limitations
Advantages
Supports efficient academic literature search
Easy to integrate into existing AI tools
Free and open-source, with an active community for maintenance
Limitations
Requires a certain technical foundation for configuration and operation
There may be compatibility issues with some operating systems
How to Use
Install Dependencies
Ensure that Python and related dependencies are installed, and run pip install -r requirements.txt.
Start the Server
Initialize the server using mcp dev path/to/semantic-scholar-plugin.py.
Integrate into AI Tools
Add the server configuration to Claude or other AI tools.
Usage Examples
Search for Papers on Deep LearningAfter entering the keyword "deep learning", a list of relevant papers is returned.
Find Articles by a Specific AuthorAfter entering the author's name, the works they have published are returned.
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I obtain a Semantic Scholar API key?
What should I do if I encounter compatibility issues?
Related Resources
Semantic Scholar API Documentation
Learn how to use the Semantic Scholar API.
GitHub Repository
View the source code and more examples.
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