A **streamlined** Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for author disambiguation and academic research using the OpenAlex.org API. Specifically
A streamlined Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for author disambiguation and academic research using the OpenAlex.org API. Specifically designed for AI
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{
"mcpServers": {
"alex-mcp": {
"command": "/path/to/alex-mcp/run_alex_mcp.sh",
"env": {
"OPENALEX_MAILTO": "your-email@domain.com"
}
}
}
}From the project documentation. Replace placeholders and example paths before connecting.
| Variable | Description | Required |
|---|---|---|
| OPENALEX_MAILTO | Declared in the maintainer’s client configuration. | Check documentation |
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