MCP server for Semantic Scholar API integration with Claude Desktop
MCP server for Semantic Scholar API integration with Claude Desktop
Access millions of academic papers from Semantic Scholar using the Model Context Protocol (MCP). Works with Claude Code, Claude Desktop, and other MCP-compatible editors.
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{
"mcpServers": {
"semantic-scholar-5": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": ["semantic-scholar-mcp"],
"env": {
"SEMANTIC_SCHOLAR_API_KEY": "your-value"
}
}
}
}Add to claude_desktop_config.json, then restart Claude Desktop.
| Variable | Description | Required |
|---|---|---|
| SEMANTIC_SCHOLAR_API_KEY | Credential the server authenticates with. | Yes |
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