How do I install the bibtex mcp server?

Use a recorded configuration for your client, replace example credential values and paths, and verify the documented runtime. Restart or reconnect the client, then inspect the available tools.

What credentials does it need?

It reads `SEMANTIC_SCHOLAR_API_KEY` from the environment. Store these in your client's env block or a secrets manager — never commit them to a repository — and grant the narrowest scope that still covers your use case.

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Bibtex MCP Server

Multi-provider academic reference search with BibTeX generation. Searches arXiv, DBLP, Semantic Scholar, and OpenAlex concurrently.

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What is the Bibtex MCP Server?

Multi-provider academic reference search with BibTeX generation. Searches arXiv, DBLP, Semantic Scholar, and OpenAlex concurrently.

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Maintainer setup documentation.

How to install the Bibtex MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "bibtex": {
      "command": "uv",
      "args": [
        "run",
        "--directory",
        "/path/to/bibtex-mcp",
        "python",
        "-m",
        "reference_mcp",
        "--stdio"
      ],
      "env": {
        "SEMANTIC_SCHOLAR_API_KEY": "YOUR_SEMANTIC_SCHOLAR_API_KEY"
      }
    }
  }
}

From the project documentation. Replace placeholders and example paths before connecting.

Configuration

Variable	Description	Required
SEMANTIC_SCHOLAR_API_KEY	Declared in the maintainer’s client configuration.	Check documentation

Example prompts to try

“Use Bibtex MCP to Transport.”
“Use Bibtex MCP to Authentication.”

Frequently asked questions

Multi-provider academic reference search with BibTeX generation. Searches arXiv, DBLP, Semantic Scholar, and OpenAlex concurrently. Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.