What is the ArXiv MCP Server used for?
It enables AI assistants to search, download, list, and read arXiv papers through the MCP protocol, acting as a bridge between language models and the arXiv repository.
ArXiv MCP Server
@MCP-Mirror
Basic information
About ArXiv MCP Server
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ArXiv MCP Server config
Add this server to your MCP-compatible client using the configuration below.
{
"mcpServers": {
"blazickjp_arxiv-mcp-server": {
"command": "uv",
"args": [
"pip",
"install",
"git+https://github.com/blazickjp/arxiv-mcp-server.git"
]
}
}
}ArXiv MCP Server tools
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Overview
What is ArXiv MCP Server?
The ArXiv MCP Server provides a bridge between AI assistants and arXiv’s research repository through the Message Control Protocol (MCP). It allows AI models to search for papers and access their content programmatically, designed for developers integrating AI tools with scientific literature.
How to use ArXiv MCP Server?
Install the server using uv pip install git+https://github.com/blazickjp/arxiv-mcp-server.git. Configure it in your MCP client config file with the command uv run arxiv-mcp-server --storage-path /path/to/paper/storage. The server exposes four tools: search_papers, download_paper, list_papers, and read_paper, which can be called from your AI assistant.
Key features of ArXiv MCP Server
- Search arXiv papers with filters for date ranges and categories
- Download papers by arXiv ID for offline access
- List all previously downloaded papers in one view
- Read full content of stored papers locally
- Papers saved locally for faster repeated access
Use cases of ArXiv MCP Server
- AI assistant queries recent machine learning papers using date and category filters
- Researcher downloads and reads arXiv papers without leaving the chat interface
- Automated paper collection using specific arXiv IDs for literature reviews
- Building a local cache of papers for offline or low-latency retrieval
Frequently asked questions
How do I install the ArXiv MCP Server?
Install it using the `uv` package manager: `uv pip install git+https://github.com/blazickjp/arxiv-mcp-server.git`. A virtual environment and Python 3.11 or higher are required.
What tools does the server provide?
The server offers four tools: `search_papers` (query with filters), `download_paper` (by arXiv ID), `list_papers` (view downloaded papers), and `read_paper` (access paper content).
How do I configure the storage path for papers?
Set the `--storage-path` argument when running the server, or use the `ARXIV_STORAGE_PATH` environment variable. The default location is `~/.arxiv-mcp-server/papers`.
What are the runtime dependencies?
Python 3.11+ is required, and the server is installed via `uv`. No other runtime dependencies are mentioned beyond those resolved by the package manager.
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