BioRxiv MCP Server

Name: BioRxiv MCP Server
Author: JackKuo666

@JackKuo666

リポジトリ

BioRxiv MCP Server について

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

#biorxiv #bioinformatics #research-assistant

基本情報

カテゴリ

その他

ランタイム

python

トランスポート

stdio

公開者

JackKuo666

投稿者

lyonlin

設定

以下の設定を使って、このサーバーを MCP 対応クライアントに追加してください。

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "biorxiv": {
      "command": "bash",
      "args": [
        "-c",
        "source /home/YOUR/PATH/mcp-server-bioRxiv/.venv/bin/activate && python /home/YOUR/PATH/mcp-server-bioRxiv/biorxiv_server.py"
      ],
      "env": {},
      "disabled": false,
      "autoApprove": []
    }
  }
}

ツール

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概要

What is BioRxiv MCP Server?

The BioRxiv MCP Server bridges AI assistants and bioRxiv's preprint repository through the Model Context Protocol (MCP). It allows AI models to search for biology preprints and access their metadata programmatically. It is designed for researchers and AI users who need to query bioRxiv content.

How to use BioRxiv MCP Server?

Install the server by cloning the repository and running pip install -r requirements.txt, or use Smithery for Claude/Cursor/Windsurf/CLine. Start the server with python biorxiv_server.py and add the MCP configuration to your client’s config file. Ask the AI assistant to search papers using keywords or to retrieve metadata by DOI.

Key features of BioRxiv MCP Server

Paper search with keywords or advanced queries
Fast retrieval of paper metadata
Access detailed metadata for specific papers
Download and read full paper content
Local storage of papers for faster access
Specialized prompts for paper analysis

Use cases of BioRxiv MCP Server

Search for recent bioRxiv papers about a specific topic
Retrieve full metadata for a known preprint DOI
Download papers for offline reading and analysis
Automate literature surveys with AI assistance

FAQ from BioRxiv MCP Server

What are the prerequisites to run the server?

Python 3.10 or higher and the FastMCP library are required.

How can I install the server automatically via Smithery?

Run the Smithery CLI command for your client (e.g., npx -y @smithery/cli@latest install @JackKuo666/biorxiv-mcp-server --client claude --config "{}").