paper-search-mcp and academic-search-mcp-server
The tools are competitors, as both provide a multi-source academic paper search and download capability, with A offering a broader range of sources and B specifically integrating with Claude Desktop.
About paper-search-mcp
openags/paper-search-mcp
A MCP for searching and downloading academic papers from multiple sources like arXiv, PubMed, bioRxiv, etc.
This tool helps researchers, academics, and AI professionals find and download academic papers from various sources like arXiv and PubMed. You input a search query, and it returns standardized paper details and, whenever possible, the full PDF. It's designed for anyone who regularly needs to access and analyze research literature for their work.
About academic-search-mcp-server
afrise/academic-search-mcp-server
Academic Paper Search MCP Server for Claude Desktop integration. Allows Claude to access data from Semantic Scholar and Crossref.
This tool helps researchers, students, and academics find and access scholarly articles more efficiently. It takes your research questions or topics and retrieves relevant papers, including their abstracts and sometimes full text. The output is structured information about academic papers, making it easier for you to review and understand research.
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