dify
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paper-search-mcp
MCPOpen sourceMCP server & CLI for searching and downloading academic papers from arXiv, PubMed, bioRxiv, and more.
2.5kMIT
MCP, CLI, Skills for searching and downloading academic papers from multiple sources like arXiv, PubMed, bioRxiv, etc.
Pros
- +Multi-source search and download from 20+ academic platforms
- +Free-first design with optional API keys for enhanced stability
- +Standardized output format for LLM workflows
- +Extensible connector architecture
Cons
- −Some sources may have bot detection or limited access
- −Requires Python 3.10+ and setup
- −Not all sources support full-text download
Target audience: Researchers and developers building AI-powered academic search tools or integrating paper retrieval into MCP clients.
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