IACR Cryptology ePrint Archive MCP Server

What is IACR Cryptology ePrint Archive MCP Server?

This MCP server provides a programmatic interface to the IACR Cryptology ePrint Archive, enabling efficient retrieval of cryptographic research papers. It is intended for researchers and developers who need to search and access paper metadata via the Model Context Protocol.

How to use IACR Cryptology ePrint Archive MCP Server?

Install Node.js (v16+), clone the repository, and run npm install. No additional configuration is required. Invoke the server and use the tools search_papers (with query, optional year and max_results) and get_paper_details (with paper_id).

Key features of IACR Cryptology ePrint Archive MCP Server

• Search cryptographic papers by query and year
• Retrieve detailed metadata for a specific paper
• Uses the IACR ePrint Archive RSS feed for data
• No external configuration needed
• Simple, two-tool interface (search and details)

Use cases of IACR Cryptology ePrint Archive MCP Server

• Integrating cryptographic paper search into AI research assistants
• Automating retrieval of paper metadata for literature review
• Building custom dashboards or tools that query the ePrint archive programmatically
• Enabling MCP-compatible agents to access recent cryptology publications