OpenArx
@OpenArx-AI
Open scientific knowledge MCP for AI agents. Three profiles: search (15 tools incl. find_evidence, compare_papers, explore_topic), publish (5 tools for direct submission with AI-assisted
Overview
What is OpenArx?
OpenArx is open scientific knowledge infrastructure for AI agents. It integrates with arXiv as an entry point and provides three MCP profiles—Consumer, Publisher, and Governance—so that humans and AI agents can read, publish, and govern scientific knowledge.
How to use OpenArx?
Register at https://portal.openarx.ai to get an API key (format oarx_sk_...). Paste the provided server config into your MCP client’s settings, replace YOUR_TOKEN_HERE with your key, and enable the profile you need (consumer, publisher, or governance).
Key features of OpenArx
- Three MCP profiles: Consumer, Publisher, Governance.
- Consumer profile includes 15 tools for evidence finding, methodology, and comparison.
- Publisher profile adds 5 tools for document submission and AI-assisted review.
- Governance profile adds 20 tools for initiative lifecycle, voting, and tier verification.
- Hybrid retrieval over idea-level chunks, not raw PDF.
- Public alpha with free tier, Apache 2.0 license.
Use cases of OpenArx
- Fact-check scientific claims with supporting, contradicting, or neutral evidence.
- Compare papers and explore topic landscapes.
- Submit documents for fast indexing with AI-assisted review.
- Participate in collective governance of indexing methodology and evaluation.
FAQ from OpenArx
How is OpenArx different from research apps like SciSpace or Elicit?
OpenArx is infrastructure, not an application. It provides MCP profiles for AI agents, whereas those are end-user research applications.
What profiles are available and what tools do they include?
Three profiles: Consumer (15 tools, e.g. find_evidence, compare_papers), Publisher (adds submit_document, get_my_document_review), and Governance (adds create_initiative, cast_vote).
What data does OpenArx use?
It initially indexes arXiv as an entry point and uses hybrid retrieval over idea-level chunks.
How do I get started?
Register at portal.openarx.ai to obtain an API key, configure your MCP client with the server config, and enable the desired profile.
What are the licensing and runtime requirements?
OpenArx is Apache 2.0 licensed, operated by Vladyslav Kosilov, and offered as a public alpha with a free tier. It requires an MCP client.
