arXiv Search MCP Server
An MCP server that provides tools to search and fetch papers from arXiv.org.
What is arXiv Search MCP Server?
The arXiv Search MCP Server is a tool that allows users to search and fetch academic papers from arXiv.org, facilitating easy access to research materials.
How to use arXiv Search MCP Server?
To use the server, clone the repository, install the necessary dependencies, and run the server in development mode. You can then use the search_arxiv tool to query papers by category.
Key features of arXiv Search MCP Server?
- Search papers by specific arXiv categories.
- Retrieve the latest papers sorted by submission date.
- Get formatted output including title, authors, summary, and links to the papers.
Use cases of arXiv Search MCP Server?
- Researchers looking for the latest papers in their field.
- Students needing access to academic resources for their studies.
- Developers integrating academic search capabilities into their applications.
FAQ from arXiv Search MCP Server?
- What categories can I search in?
You can search in various categories such as cs.AI, cs.LG, astro-ph, physics, and more.
- How many results can I fetch at once?
You can fetch between 1 to 100 papers at a time, with a default of 5.
- Is there a license for this project?
Yes, the project is licensed under the MIT License.
arXiv Search MCP Server
An MCP server that provides tools to search and fetch papers from arXiv.org.
Features
- Search papers by category
- Get latest papers sorted by submission date
- Formatted output with title, authors, summary, and link
Development
Prerequisites
- Deno installed on your system
- MCP compatible environment
Setup
- Clone the repository
- Install dependencies:
deno cache --reload src/main.ts
Running the Server
Development mode with file watching:
deno task dev
Build executable:
deno task compile
Integration with Claude Desktop
Add the following configuration to your claude_desktop_config.json:
{
"mcpServers": {
"arxiv-search-mcp": {
"command": "/path/to/dir/arxiv-search-mcp/bin/arxiv-search-mcp"
}
}
}
Replace /path/to/dir with the actual path to your compiled binary.
Usage
Example usage screenshot:
The server provides a tool named search_arxiv that accepts the following parameters:
{
"category": string, // arXiv category (e.g., cs.AI, cs.LG, astro-ph)
"max_results": number // Number of papers to fetch (1-100, default: 5)
}
Example
Request:
{
"category": "cs.AI",
"max_results": 5
}
This will return the 5 most recent papers from the Artificial Intelligence category.
Available Categories
Some popular arXiv categories:
cs.AI: Artificial Intelligencecs.LG: Machine Learningcs.CL: Computation and Languagecs.CV: Computer Visioncs.NE: Neural and Evolutionary Computingcs.RO: Roboticsastro-ph: Astrophysicsphysics: Physicsmath: Mathematicsq-bio: Quantitative Biology
For a complete list of categories, visit arXiv taxonomy.
License
This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.
