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Openalex MCP
An MCP server based on Node.js that uses Express and Axios to proxy queries to the OpenAlex API and supports Docker deployment.
rating : 2 points
downloads : 18
What is the OpenAlex MCP Server?
This is a middleware server based on Node.js, serving as a proxy gateway for the OpenAlex academic database. It allows users to access the vast academic resources of OpenAlex through simple API endpoints without directly dealing with complex API calls.How to use the OpenAlex MCP Server?
You only need to send an HTTP request to the endpoints provided by this service. The server will automatically forward the query to the OpenAlex API and return standardized results. It supports fast Docker deployment and flexible configuration.Use cases
Suitable for developers who need to integrate OpenAlex data into applications, academic researchers who need to quickly obtain literature data, and any scenarios where simplifying OpenAlex API calls is required.Main features
API proxyTransparently forward user queries to the official OpenAlex API, hiding complex technical details
Docker supportProvide an out-of-the-box Docker containerized deployment solution to simplify production environment configuration
Flexible configurationEasily configure the server port and API endpoints through environment variables
Advantages and limitations
Advantages
Simplify the access process of the OpenAlex API
Lightweight middleware with low performance overhead
Support containerized deployment for easy scaling
MIT open-source license, allowing free modification and use
Limitations
Currently only support basic search functions
Need to handle the rate limit of the OpenAlex API by yourself
Do not provide data caching function
How to use
Install dependencies
Ensure that Node.js (version 14 or higher) and npm are installed on the system
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Configure the environment
Create a .env file to set the server port and the OpenAlex API address
Start the service
Run the following command to start the server
Send a query
Access the /search endpoint through an HTTP GET request
Usage examples
Search for literature related to machine learningFind the latest research related to machine learning in OpenAlex
Search for research on quantum computingGet a list of research results in the field of quantum computing
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need an OpenAlex API key?
How to modify the server listening port?
Does it support HTTPS?
Will the query results be cached?
Related resources
OpenAlex official documentation
Complete documentation for the OpenAlex API
GitHub repository
Project source code
Node.js official website
Node.js runtime environment
Docker documentation
Containerized deployment guide
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