Scopus MCP Server

Search Scopus abstracts, authors, and export citations via Elsevier API

Local serverstdioPython

What is the Scopus MCP Server?

Search Scopus abstracts, authors, and export citations via Elsevier API

What you get

An MCP (Model Context Protocol) server for searching Scopus, Elsevier's abstract and citation database covering 90M+ records across science, technology, medicine, social sciences, and arts & humanities.

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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
scopus_searchSearch by keyword, title, author, affiliation, DOI, or advanced query
scopus_abstractRetrieve full abstract and metadata for a specific record
scopus_authorLook up author profiles (h-index, document count, subject areas)
scopus_author_papersList an author's publications
scopus_export_risExport results as RIS (for Zotero, EndNote, etc.)
scopus_export_bibtexExport results as BibTeX

Configuration

VariableDescriptionRequired
SCOPUS_API_KEYCredential the server authenticates with.Yes

Example prompts to try

  • “Use Scopus to scopus search.”
  • “Use Scopus to scopus abstract.”
  • “Use Scopus to scopus author.”

Frequently asked questions

Search Scopus abstracts, authors, and export citations via Elsevier API Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.