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OpenAlex MCP Server

@hbiaou

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License

MIT license

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hbiaou

About OpenAlex MCP Server

An MCP server designed for academic literature research using the OpenAlex free API.

#openalex#mcp#academic-research

OpenAlex MCP Server config

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

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "openalex-mcp": {
      "command": "docker",
      "args": [
        "build",
        "-t",
        "openalex-mcp",
        "."
      ]
    }
  }
}

OpenAlex MCP Server tools

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Overview

What is OpenAlex MCP Server?

A Node.js MCP server that uses Express and Axios to proxy queries to the OpenAlex API. It is intended for developers who need a simple, self-hosted gateway to search OpenAlex scholarly data.

How to use OpenAlex MCP Server?

Install dependencies with npm install, create a .env file with a PORT and OPENALEX_BASE_URL, then run npm start. The server listens on http://localhost:<PORT> and exposes a single endpoint GET /search?q=<term>.

Key features of OpenAlex MCP Server

  • Proxies queries to the OpenAlex API
  • Single search endpoint (GET /search?q=…)
  • Configurable port and base URL via .env
  • Dockerfile included for production deployment
  • CI/CD with GitHub Actions

Use cases of OpenAlex MCP Server

  • Searching academic works by query term
  • Integrating OpenAlex data into applications via a local proxy
  • Self-hosting a lightweight MCP server for scholarly data queries

Frequently asked questions

1

What are the system requirements?

Node.js (version 14 or higher) and npm are required.

2

How do I configure the server?

Create a `.env` file in the project root with `PORT=3000` and `OPENALEX_BASE_URL=https://api.openalex.org` (or custom values).

3

How do I start the server?

Run `npm start` from the project root.

4

Can I deploy using Docker?

Yes, a Dockerfile is provided. Build with `docker build -t openalex-mcp .` and run with `docker run -p 3000:3000 -d openalex-mcp`.

5

Is there a CI/CD pipeline?

Yes, a GitHub Actions workflow runs unit and integration tests on every push and pull request.

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