Core_ac_uk Academic Articles

Name: Core_ac_uk Academic Articles
Author: chkunkel

@chkunkel

About Core_ac_uk Academic Articles

This project provides a lightweight Machine Communication Protocol (MCP) server that wraps key functionalities of the CORE.ac.uk API. It enables local programmatic access to academic content, allowing you to search works by keyword or download full metadata for individual researc

Basic information

Config

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

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "core_ac_uk_server": {
      "command": "uv",
      "args": [
        "run",
        "C:\\Users\\F22KunChr\\OneDrive - FGroup\\Documents\\git\\mcp_test\\core_mcp_server_local.py"
      ],
      "env": {},
      "working_directory": null,
      "start_on_launch": true
    }
  }
}

Tools

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Overview

What is Core_ac_uk Academic Articles?

Core_ac_uk Academic Articles is a lightweight MCP server that wraps key functionalities of the CORE.ac.uk API. It provides local programmatic access to academic content, enabling you to search works by keyword or download full metadata for individual research papers. It is designed for developers integrating academic search into MCP-compatible applications or environments.

How to use Core_ac_uk Academic Articles?

Install and run the MCP server. Once running, you can send requests to search works by keyword or download the full metadata for a specific research paper. Configuration details (e.g., API keys) are not specified in the README.

Key features of Core_ac_uk Academic Articles

Search academic works by keyword
Download full metadata for individual papers
Local programmatic access via MCP
Lightweight wrapper over the CORE.ac.uk API

Use cases of Core_ac_uk Academic Articles

Integrate academic paper search into an IDE or code editor
Automate literature review tasks within a development pipeline
Build a custom research assistant that queries CORE.ac.uk
Enable rapid retrieval of paper metadata for analysis tools

FAQ from Core_ac_uk Academic Articles

How do I search for works?

Send a query with a keyword to the server, and it will return matching academic works using the CORE.ac.uk API.

Can I download metadata for one specific paper?

Yes, the server supports downloading the full metadata for an individual research paper by its identifier.

What does the server need to run?

The server is lightweight and requires an environment that supports the Model Context Protocol (MCP). No additional runtime dependencies are mentioned.