Overleaf MCP Server

Name: Overleaf MCP Server
Author: Joncarre

@Joncarre

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About Overleaf MCP Server

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Basic information

Config

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

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "overleaf": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@joncarre/mcp-server-overleaf"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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Overview

What is Overleaf MCP Server?

An MCP (Model Context Protocol) server that integrates with Overleaf (www.overleaf.com), allowing AI assistants like Claude to help users edit and manage LaTeX projects via natural language commands.

How to use Overleaf MCP Server?

Install via npx -y @your-org/mcp-server-overleaf or Smithery. On first run, it opens a browser for Overleaf login and stores the session securely in ~/.overleaf-mcp/. Add the configuration to claude_desktop_config.json as shown in the README.

Key features of Overleaf MCP Server

Authenticate with Overleaf via browser (secure session storage)
List, read, write, and create Overleaf projects
Compile projects and fetch logs/output PDF
Add, remove, and list collaborators
Search, rename, export, import, clone, and delete projects

Use cases of Overleaf MCP Server

Edit LaTeX files in an Overleaf project using natural language
Create new Overleaf projects from scratch via AI assistant
Compile a project and retrieve the resulting PDF
Manage project collaborators and permissions

FAQ from Overleaf MCP Server

How do I install the Overleaf MCP Server?

Install via npx (npx -y @your-org/mcp-server-overleaf) or use Smithery (npx -y @smithery/cli install @your-org/mcp-server-overleaf --client claude).

How does authentication work?

On first run, the server launches your default browser to log in to Overleaf. After login, the session cookies are saved securely in ~/.overleaf-mcp/.

Where are session credentials stored?

Session cookies are stored in ~/.overleaf-mcp/ on your local machine, accessible only by the current user.

What are the runtime requirements?

Node.js (latest LTS recommended) and npm. All dependencies (express, open, node-fetch, cookiejar, etc.) are installed automatically via npm install.