Ookcite MCP Server

Give MCP-capable tools the ability to validate DOIs, format citations, manage bibliography collections, and catch fabricated references. Returns

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What is the Ookcite MCP Server?

Give MCP-capable tools the ability to validate DOIs, format citations, manage bibliography collections, and catch fabricated references. Returns citation metadata

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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.

ToolWhat it does
validate_doiCheck if a DOI exists (anti-hallucination)
lookup_isbnLook up a book by ISBN
reverse_lookupFind a paper from messy citation text; returns original query, confidence, and title
batch_resolveResolve many citation strings in one request (max 50)
enhanced_searchCorpus search with author / category / citation facets
health_checkCheck API availability and health
format_citationFormat a DOI in any of 2900+ CSL styles (no API key for a single citation)
verify_referencesBatch-check DOIs, and any bibliographic claim passed with them
batch_formatFormat multiple citations at once
search_stylesFind CSL style IDs by name
list_stylesPage through the full CSL style list
group_citeGenerate grouped in-text markers (e.g. [1-3])
usagePlan in effect plus daily (and monthly) lookups remaining
orcid_searchFind ORCID profiles by name, affiliation, or ORCID ID
orcid_profileFetch one ORCID profile by ID
ingest_orcidIndex an ORCID profile's publications so they are searchable
list_collectionsList saved citation collections
add_to_collectionAdd a citation (by DOI or free-text)
batch_add_to_collectionAdd multiple citations at once
import_bibliographyImport BibTeX, RIS, or a pasted plaintext list
export_collectionExport collection as BibTeX or CSL text
search_collectionSearch within a collection; returns entry_id per match
check_duplicatesCheck for duplicates; returns entry_id for matches
delete_collectionDelete a collection
update_collectionUpdate name, description, or style
remove_from_collectionRemove an entry by entry_id, bare DOI, or doi:10.x/y
update_entry_metadataCorrect a saved entry's title, authors, year, DOI, …
merge_entriesMerge two entries of one collection into one
update_tagsSet tags on a collection
reorder_collectionReorder entries
share_collectionCreate a shareable link
unshare_collectionRevoke sharing
view_sharedView a shared collection by token
merge_collectionsMerge multiple collections
batch_move_entriesMove entries between collections
generate_citation_keysBetter BibTeX-style keys for a list of DOIs
expand_journalExpand a journal abbreviation to its full name
normalize_bibliographyRe-render BibTeX or RIS as canonical BibTeX

How to install the Ookcite MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "ookcite": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@turtletech/ookcite-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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

Example prompts to try

  • “Use Ookcite MCP to Formatting.”

Frequently asked questions

Give MCP-capable tools the ability to validate DOIs, format citations, manage bibliography collections, and catch fabricated references. Returns citation metadata Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.