Consensus
Explore scientific research
About Consensus
Consensus connects assistants to a large corpus of peer-reviewed academic research. Its MCP connector supports searching, synthesizing, and building structured research outputs from scientific papers so answers can be grounded in scholarly sources.
Connection details
https://mcp.consensus.app/mcpTransport
Streamable HTTP
Authentication
OAuth
Setup
claude mcp add consensus --transport http https://mcp.consensus.app/mcpFrequently asked questions
What is the Consensus remote MCP server?
The Consensus remote MCP server is a hosted Model Context Protocol endpoint at https://mcp.consensus.app/mcp, so AI assistants can connect to it without installing or running anything locally.
How do I connect to the Consensus MCP server?
Add the endpoint https://mcp.consensus.app/mcp to any MCP-compatible client such as Claude Code, Cursor, or VS Code. The setup snippets on this page configure each client in one step.
Does the Consensus MCP server require authentication?
Yes. Consensus uses OAuth: the first time you connect, your MCP client opens a browser window to sign in and authorize access, then reuses the credentials for future sessions.
Which transport does the Consensus MCP server use?
Consensus exposes a Streamable HTTP endpoint, the transport used by remote MCP servers and supported by all major MCP clients.
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