zotero-mcp
by 54yyyu · Python
Zotero MCP: Connects your Zotero research library with Claude and other AI assistants via the Model Context Protocol to discuss papers, get summaries, analyze citations, and more.
Productivity & CommsMaintained5.4k
Best Research Papers MCP servers
Search arXiv, PubMed and Semantic Scholar, and manage citations in Zotero. We compared 7 Research Papers MCP servers — 6 updated in the last 90 days, 5 with one-click install — ranked by relevance and GitHub stars.
Quick comparison
Top 7 by relevance. Status: maintained = commit in the last 90 days.
| Server | Stars | Status | Updated | Install | API key |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| zotero-mcp54yyyu | ★ 5.4k | Maintained | 5 days ago | One-click | Likely |
| arxiv-mcp-serverblazickjp | ★ 3.2k | Maintained | 5 days ago | One-click | Likely |
| zotero-mcpcookjohn | ★ 1.2k | Maintained | 1 month ago | See README | Not mentioned |
| Google-Scholar-MCP-ServerJackKuo666 | ★ 416 | Stale | 1 year ago | One-click | Not mentioned |
| paper-search-mcpopenags | ★ 2.8k | Maintained | 11 days ago | One-click | Likely |
| biomcpgenomoncology | ★ 654 | Maintained | today | Command | Likely |
| docsagentdocsagent | ★ 571 | Maintained | 15 days ago | One-click | Likely |
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arxiv-mcp-server
by blazickjp · Python
A local MCP server for agent literature work. Original-LaTeX section reads, BibTeX from arXiv metadata, and topic watches. Papers stay on disk. Search is optional.
Search & WebMaintainedRemote3.2k
zotero-mcp
by cookjohn · TypeScript
It's a plugin extension in Zotero. Zotero MCP Plugin enables integration between AI assistants and Zotero through MCP. Zotero MCP Plugin 是一个 Zotero 插件，通过 MCP协议实现 AI 助手与 Zotero深度集成。插件支持文献检索、元 数据管理、全文分析和智能问答等功能，让 Claude、ChatGPT 等 AI 工具能够直接访问和操作您的文献库。
Productivity & CommsMaintainedRemote1.2k
Google-Scholar-MCP-Server
by JackKuo666 · Python
A MCP Server for Google Scholar: 🔍 Enable AI assistants to search and access Google Scholar papers through a simple MCP interface.
Search & WebStale416
paper-search-mcp
by openags · Python
MCP, CLI, Skills for searching and downloading academic papers from multiple sources like arXiv, PubMed, bioRxiv, etc.
Search & WebMaintainedRemote2.8k
biomcp
by genomoncology · Rust
BioMCP: Biomedical Model Context Protocol
OtherMaintainedRemote654
docsagent
by docsagent · TypeScript
⚡ DocsAgent — give your AI agents instant, private access to your personal knowledge base (Zotero, Obsidian, Apple Notes supported now, local docs on the road). Native C++ search core: BM25 + passage ranking in ~15 ms. MCP server for Claude, Cursor, Cline & any MCP client.
Productivity & CommsMaintainedRemote571
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Research Papers MCP server FAQ
What is the best Research Papers MCP server?
Based on GitHub stars and recent activity, zotero-mcp by 54yyyu (★ 5.4k, updated 5 days ago) is the most popular actively maintained option on HookMCP, followed by arxiv-mcp-server and zotero-mcp. The right choice depends on whether you need write access, a hosted (remote) endpoint, or a server that runs locally without an API key.
How do I install a Research Papers MCP server in Claude, Cursor or VS Code?
Open the server's page on HookMCP, choose your client tab (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code or Claude Code) and copy the config — 5 of the 7 servers here have one-click install links for Cursor and VS Code. Restart your AI app and the new tools appear automatically.
Do Research Papers MCP servers need an API key?
5 of 7 servers here mention API keys or tokens in their README; 2 don't mention any. Check each listing's Details panel, and pass keys as environment variables rather than pasting them into chat.
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