Scholar Sidekick Mcp

Name: Scholar Sidekick Mcp
Author: mlava

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关于 Scholar Sidekick Mcp

MCP server for Scholar Sidekick — resolve any scholarly identifier (DOI, PMID, PMCID, ISBN, arXiv, ISSN, ADS, WHO IRIS) into 10,000+ CSL styles or nine export formats, single or batch.

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基本信息

分类

其他

许可证

MIT

运行时

node

传输方式

stdio

发布者

mlava

提交者

Mark Lavercombe

配置

使用下面的配置,将此服务器添加到你的 MCP 客户端。

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "scholar-sidekick": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "scholar-sidekick-mcp@latest"
      ],
      "env": {
        "RAPIDAPI_KEY": "your-rapidapi-key"
      }
    }
  }
}

工具

Format academic citations from identifiers (DOIs, PMIDs, PMCIDs, ISBNs, arXiv IDs, ISSNs, ADS bibcodes, WHO IRIS URLs) into a specific citation style. Accepts a single identifier or a comma/newline-separated batch. Returns formatted text, HTML, or structured JSON, plus a provenance metadata block (formatter, styleUsed, requestId, warnings). Supports Vancouver, AMA, APA, IEEE, CSE, and 10,000+ CSL styles.

Export academic citations from identifiers (DOIs, PMIDs, PMCIDs, ISBNs, arXiv IDs, ISSNs, ADS bibcodes, WHO IRIS URLs) to bibliography file formats: BibTeX (.bib), RIS, CSV, CSL-JSON, EndNote XML, EndNote Refer, RefWorks, MEDLINE/NBIB, Zotero RDF, or plain text. Accepts a single identifier or a comma/newline-separated batch.

Resolve academic identifiers (DOIs, PMIDs, PMCIDs, ISBNs, arXiv IDs, ISSNs, ADS bibcodes, WHO IRIS URLs) to structured bibliographic metadata (title, authors, journal, year, identifiers, etc.) without formatting. Accepts a single identifier or a comma/newline-separated batch. Returns JSON objects.

Check whether a single work has been retracted, corrected, or had an expression of concern raised. Sourced from Crossref `updated-by` (Retraction Watch). Resolves DOI/PMID/PMCID/arXiv/ADS inputs to a DOI before lookup. Single identifier only — this tool does not accept batched input.

Check whether a single work is openly accessible and where to find the best legal version. Sourced from Unpaywall. Returns OA status (gold/green/hybrid/bronze/closed), the best landing or PDF URL, license, and version when available. Resolves DOI/PMID/PMCID/arXiv/ISBN/ADS inputs to a DOI before lookup. Single identifier only — this tool does not accept batched input.

概览

What is Scholar Sidekick MCP?

Scholar Sidekick MCP is an MCP server that resolves scholarly identifiers (DOI, PMID, PMCID, ISBN, arXiv, ISSN, NASA ADS bibcode, WHO IRIS URL) into structured metadata and formatted citations. It offers 10,000+ CSL citation styles, nine export formats, and integrity checks for retractions, open-access status, and citation fabrication. It is designed for AI assistants that need to handle academic references.

How to use Scholar Sidekick MCP?

Install via npx -y scholar-sidekick-mcp@latest and configure in your MCP client (Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf) with optional environment variables for API keys. Alternatively, connect any HTTP-capable MCP client directly to the hosted endpoint at https://scholar-sidekick.com/api/mcp (no local install required). Use the six tools—resolveIdentifier, formatCitation, exportCitation, checkRetraction, checkOpenAccess, verifyCitation—by prompting your AI assistant with identifiers or citation requests.

Key features of Scholar Sidekick MCP

Resolves eight identifier types, including rare WHO IRIS URLs.
Batch processing: accepts comma- or newline-separated lists.
10,000+ CSL citation styles with alias and dependent-style resolution.
Nine export formats: BibTeX, RIS, CSL JSON, EndNote, RefWorks, MEDLINE, Zotero RDF, CSV, plain text.
Retraction and open-access checks via Crossref/Retraction Watch and Unpaywall.
Citation-fabrication detection that catches real DOI + invented title patterns.
Provenance metadata (formatter, style, requestId, warnings) on every response.
Works anonymously with a rate-limited free tier; optional first-party or RapidAPI keys.

Use cases of Scholar Sidekick MCP

Formatting a single identifier into a specific citation style (e.g., APA, Vancouver).
Building a full bibliography from a list of identifiers in one prompt.
Checking whether a paper has been retracted or has expressions of concern.
Verifying a claimed citation against the actual record to detect fabrication.
Exporting a set of references in BibTeX or RIS for a reference manager.

FAQ from Scholar Sidekick MCP

What identifier types are supported?

DOIs, PMIDs, PMCIDs, ISBNs, arXiv IDs, ISSNs, NASA ADS bibcodes, and WHO IRIS URLs are all supported.

Do I need an API key to use Scholar Sidekick MCP?

No key is required; the server works anonymously against the public Scholar Sidekick API with a rate-limited free tier. Optionally, create a free first-party ssk_ key for higher limits, or use a RapidAPI key for paid/managed tiers.

What is the difference between the stdio package and the hosted HTTP endpoint?

The stdio package (npx -y scholar-sidekick-mcp@latest) runs locally and is the path for RapidAPI-keyed users. The hosted HTTP endpoint at https://scholar-sidekick.com/api/mcp requires no install and works with any HTTP-capable MCP client; both offer the same six tools.

How does citation fabrication detection work?

The verifyCitation tool cross-checks a claimed citation against the resolved record at its identifier, detecting the pattern of a real DOI combined with an invented title—a common AI-driven fabrication that identifier resolution alone cannot catch. It returns a verdict (matched, mismatch, ambiguous, not_found) plus per-field similarity scores.

Can I batch process multiple identifiers at once?

Yes, every tool accepts a single identifier or a comma- or newline-separated list. The server normalises the list and resolves them in one round trip.