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Google Scholar MCP Server

🔍 Enable AI assistants to search and access Google Scholar papers through a simple MCP interface.

Local serverstdioPython

What is the Google Scholar MCP Server?

🔍 Enable AI assistants to search and access Google Scholar papers through a simple MCP interface.

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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.

ToolWhat it does
claude
search_google_scholar_key_words
search_google_scholar_advanced
get_author_infoGet detailed information about an author from Google Scholar.

How to install the Google Scholar MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "google-scholar": {
      "command": "python",
      "args": [
        "-m",
        "google_scholar_mcp_server"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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

Example prompts to try

  • “Use Google Scholar to claude.”
  • “Use Google Scholar to Cursor.”
  • “Use Google Scholar to Windsurf.”

Frequently asked questions

🔍 Enable AI assistants to search and access Google Scholar papers through a simple MCP interface. Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.

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