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IACR Cryptology ePrint Archive MCP Server

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Basic information

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Other

License

MIT

Transports

stdio

Author

doomdagadiggiedahdah

About IACR Cryptology ePrint Archive MCP Server

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#iacr#cryptology#research#papers

IACR Cryptology ePrint Archive MCP Server config

Add this server to your MCP-compatible client using the configuration below.

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "iacr-mcp-server": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@smithery/cli",
        "install",
        "iacr-mcp-server",
        "--client",
        "claude"
      ]
    }
  }
}

IACR Cryptology ePrint Archive MCP Server tools

2

`query`: Search term (required)

`paper_id`: Unique paper identifier (required)

Overview

What is IACR Cryptology ePrint Archive MCP Server?

This Model Context Protocol (MCP) server provides a programmatic interface to the IACR Cryptology ePrint Archive, enabling efficient retrieval of cryptographic research papers. It is designed for developers and researchers who want to search and access paper metadata through an AI assistant or custom automation.

How to use IACR Cryptology ePrint Archive MCP Server?

Install via Smithery (npx -y @smithery/cli install iacr-mcp-server --client claude) or manually by cloning the repository and running npm install. No additional configuration is required. The server exposes two tools: search_papers (with required query, optional year and max_results; defaults to 20 results) and get_paper_details (with required paper_id). Data is retrieved from the IACR ePrint Archive RSS feed.

Key features of IACR Cryptology ePrint Archive MCP Server

  • Search cryptographic papers by keyword
  • Retrieve paper metadata and details
  • Filter by publication year
  • Limit search result count (default 20)
  • Access paper details via unique paper ID
  • Uses RSS feed – no API key required

Use cases of IACR Cryptology ePrint Archive MCP Server

  • Finding papers on specific cryptographic topics
  • Getting metadata (title, authors, abstract) for a known paper
  • Automating paper discovery for research workflows
  • Integrating with Claude Desktop via Smithery
  • Building a research assistant that queries the IACR archive

Frequently asked questions

1

What is the IACR Cryptology ePrint Archive MCP Server?

It is an unofficial MCP server that provides tools to search and retrieve metadata from the IACR Cryptology ePrint Archive, a repository of cryptographic research papers.

2

Do I need any API keys or authentication?

No. The server uses the IACR ePrint Archive's public RSS feed, so no configuration or API keys are required.

3

What are the system requirements?

Node.js v16 or later and npm or yarn are required to run the server.

4

Is this an official IACR tool?

No. The README states this is an unofficial tool; always refer to the original IACR ePrint Archive for the most accurate and up-to-date research publications.

5

How do I search for papers?

Use the `search_papers` tool with a required `query` (search term), optional `year` (publication year), and optional `max_results` (default 20). To get details of a specific paper, use `get_paper_details` with the `paper_id`.

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