io.github.mlintangmz2765/scholar

io.github.mlintangmz2765/scholar

Hardened Scholar MCP for deep academic research (Scopus, OpenAlex, Unpaywall) with PDF vision.

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Add this to your MCP client config — claude_desktop_config.json (Claude Desktop) or .cursor/mcp.json (Cursor).Suits: Claude Desktop · Cursor.

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "scholar": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "scholar-academic-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "SCOPUS_API_KEY": "<your SCOPUS_API_KEY>",
        "CONTACT_EMAIL": "<your CONTACT_EMAIL>",
        "SCOPUS_INST_TOKEN": "<your SCOPUS_INST_TOKEN>"
      }
    }
  }
}
Environment variables
  • SCOPUS_API_KEYrequiredsecretYour Elsevier Scopus API Key
  • CONTACT_EMAILrequiredEmail for OpenAlex polite pool and Unpaywall identification
  • SCOPUS_INST_TOKENsecretOptional Elsevier Institutional Token

A starting point — check the repository for exact arguments and setup. Restart your client after editing the config.

Category
Developer Tools
Version
1.0.0
Registry
active
Published
4/15/2026

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