MCP Server Biorxiv

The medRxiv MCP Server is a bridge tool connecting AI assistants and the medRxiv preprint library, enabling functions such as searching, downloading, and accessing the content of medical preprints through the Model Context Protocol, and supporting local storage and academic analysis.

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What is the medRxiv MCP Server?

This is a service tool specifically designed for AI assistants, capable of intelligently searching for scientific research papers on the medRxiv medical preprint platform. It acts like a medical literature assistant for AI, helping to quickly find the latest health science research results.

How to use this service?

After installation and configuration, simply use natural language instructions (e.g., 'Find the latest research on COVID-19 vaccines') to obtain paper information without complex technical operations.

Applicable scenarios

Suitable for medical researchers to quickly obtain cutting - edge results, AI - assisted literature reviews, and the development of clinical decision - support systems. Particularly suitable for users who need to track medical progress in real - time.

Main functions

Intelligent paper searchSupports natural language queries and can accurately retrieve medRxiv papers according to conditions such as keywords, authors, and time ranges.

Complete metadata acquisitionCan obtain complete metadata information such as paper titles, authors, abstracts, and DOIs.

Local paper storageAutomatically saves downloaded papers locally to improve subsequent access speed.

In - depth analysis supportProvides professional paper analysis templates to help systematically evaluate research results.

Advantages and limitations

Advantages

AI assistants can directly obtain the latest medical research results without manually browsing websites.

Search results are structured for easy subsequent analysis and citation.

The local caching mechanism significantly improves the efficiency of repeated access.

Seamlessly integrates with AI platforms such as Claude for a smooth user experience.

Limitations

Only supports the medRxiv platform and does not include other medical databases.

Preprint papers have not undergone peer review, so caution is required when using them.

Advanced search syntax requires a certain learning cost.

How to use

Install the service

Install via Smithery with one - click or manually install the Python environment.

Configure the client

Add MCP server settings to the Claude Desktop configuration file.

Start the service

After running the service program, you can use it through the AI assistant.

Usage examples

Literature review assistanceQuickly collect the latest research progress in a certain medical field.

Clinical decision referenceObtain evidence - based references for clinical decisions on specific diseases.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it free to use?

What if the search results are incomplete?

Will the paper data be updated regularly?

Does it support batch downloading of papers?

Related resources

medRxiv official website

The official website of the medical preprint platform

GitHub repository

Project source code and update logs

MCP protocol documentation

Technical specifications of the Model Context Protocol

🚀 medRxiv MCP Server

This server enables AI assistants to search for and access medRxiv papers through a simple MCP interface. The medRxiv MCP Server serves as a bridge between AI assistants and the medRxiv preprint repository, allowing for programmatic search and access to health science preprint content via the Model Context Protocol (MCP).

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✨ Features

🔎 Paper Search: Query medRxiv papers using custom search strings ✅
🚀 Efficient Retrieval: Quickly access paper metadata ✅
📄 Paper Access: Download and read paper content 📝
📋 Paper List: View all downloaded papers 📝
🗃️ Local Storage: Papers are saved locally for faster access 📝
📝 Research Prompts: A set of dedicated prompts for paper analysis 📝
📊 Research Support: Facilitate research and analysis in health sciences 📝

🚀 Quick Start

Installation via Smithery

To automatically install the medRxiv server (for Claude Desktop), visit Smithery:

npx -y @smithery/cli install medrxiv-mcp-server --client claude

Manual Installation

Install using uv:

uv tool install medRxiv-MCP-Server

Set up the development environment:

# Clone the repository and set up the development environment
git clone https://github.com/JackKuo666/medRxiv-MCP-Server.git
cd medRxiv-MCP-Server

# Create and activate a virtual environment
uv venv
source .venv/bin/activate
uv pip install -r requirements.txt

📊 Usage

Start the MCP server:

python medrxiv_server.py

🛠️ MCP Tools

Use with Claude Desktop

Add the following configuration to claude_desktop_config.json:

(Mac OS)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "biorxiv": {
      "command": "python",
      "args": ["-m", "medrxiv-mcp-server"]
      }
  }
}

(Windows version):

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "biorxiv": {
      "command": "C:\\Users\\YOUR_USERNAME\\AppData\\Local\\Programs\\Python\\Python311\\python.exe",
      "args": ["-m", "medrxiv-mcp-server"]
      }
  }
}