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MCP Server Research Tool

@atimmeny27

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Data & Analytics

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atimmeny27

About MCP Server Research Tool

Uses an MCP server, API key, and claude to search thousands of sources and compile any topic into neatly formatted notes in markdown.

#mathgpt#math-solver#math-assistant

MCP Server Research Tool config

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

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "MCP-Server-Research-Tool": {
      "command": "python3",
      "args": [
        "-m",
        "ensurepip",
        "--upgrade"
      ]
    }
  }
}

MCP Server Research Tool tools

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Overview

What is MCP-Server-Research-Tool?

MCP-Server-Research-Tool is a long-form research assistant powered by LLMs. It gathers information from primary sources, podcasts, academic PDFs, textbooks, YouTube, and more, then outputs structured markdown files with a detailed topic summary and source list.

How to use MCP-Server-Research-Tool?

Clone the repository, run the installation commands, set your OpenRouter API key (exported in .zshrc or .env), then launch with ./start.sh or manually with python MCP_assistant.py "Topic" and MCP_DURATION=long python send_to_claude.py. Enter a specific research topic and wait up to two minutes for the results.

Key features of MCP-Server-Research-Tool

  • Gathers information from primary sources, podcasts, and academic PDFs
  • Outputs structured markdown with summary and source list
  • Powered by LLMs via OpenRouter API (free key required)
  • Configure research prompt by editing send_to_claude.py lines 18-220
  • Supports manual launch or automated start script
  • Designed for macOS, can be added as a Desktop tool via Automator

Use cases of MCP-Server-Research-Tool

  • Conducting deep, realistic research on a specific historical or technological topic
  • Compiling structured notes from multiple media types (audio, video, text)
  • Creating markdown notes for use in editors like Obsidian
  • Learning about a subject by simulating LLM-driven multi-source investigation

Frequently asked questions

1

What API key is required?

You need a free API key from OpenRouter (or optionally from OpenAI/Anthropic). The key is set as environment variable `OPENROUTER_API_KEY` in `~/.zshrc` or a local `.env` file.

2

How long does research take?

The tool waits up to 2 minutes for the LLM to research the topic. You will see a message like “🔐 Using key: sk-or-v1-2 …” when it is actively researching.

3

What is the output?

The output is a markdown (.md) file containing a detailed summary and a list of sources used. It is best opened in a markdown-friendly editor such as Obsidian.

4

Can I edit the research prompt?

Yes. The instructions sent to Claude are in `send_to_claude.py` around lines 18-220 as a long f-string. You can modify that to change the research behavior.

5

Are there any known limitations?

Wikipedia’s API may be overloaded, causing temporary errors. Spelling errors or niche topics may confuse the LLM. For best results, use a specific, detailed research topic.

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