What sources does CiteAssist use?

CiteAssist retrieves BibTeX data from CiteAs and Google Scholar. It allows you to search using DOI, URL, or keywords.

How do I install CiteAssist?

CiteAssist can be installed and configured within Claude Desktop. You can also install it via Smithery using the command line.

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CiteAssist MCP Server

Retrieves citation data in BibTeX format from CiteAs and Google Scholar.

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What is the CiteAssist MCP Server?

Retrieves citation data in BibTeX format from CiteAs and Google Scholar.

The short version

A Model Context Protocol server that provides BibTeX-formatted citation data from CiteAs and Google Scholar. Enhance your research workflow by integrating citation retrieval directly into your applications.

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Maintainer setup documentation.

Recorded tools

Check the linked publisher documentation and your connected client's tool list. Names and availability can vary with the server version and account permissions.

Tool	What it does
get_citeas_data	Retrieve BibTeX-formatted citation for the specified resource from the CiteAs
get_scholar_data	Retrieve BibTeX-formatted citations from the Google Scholar

How to install the CiteAssist MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "reference-mcp": {
      "command": "uv",
      "args": [
        "--directory",
        "/path/to/project/dir",
        "run",
        "reference-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Maintainer configuration example. Replace example paths and credential placeholders before connecting.

Example prompts to try

“Use CiteAssist to get citeas data.”
“Use CiteAssist to get scholar data.”
“Use CiteAssist to Tools.”

Frequently asked questions

CiteAssist is a developer tool that retrieves citation data in BibTeX format from CiteAs and Google Scholar, simplifying research and citation management.