Semantic Scholar

What is Semanticscholar Universal MCP Server?

Semanticscholar Universal MCP Server is an implementation of a Universal MCP (Model Context Protocol) server designed to provide a standardized interface for interacting with Semanticscholar's tools and services. It leverages the Universal MCP framework to offer a unified API, ensuring compatibility with other MCP-compliant services and tools.

How to Use Semanticscholar Universal MCP Server?

You can start using Semanticscholar directly from agentr.dev. Visit agentr.dev/apps and enable Semanticscholar. For new users of Universal MCP, follow the setup instructions at agentr.dev/quickstart.

For local development:

1. Prerequisites: Ensure you have Python 3.11+ and uv installed (pip install uv).
2. Setup Instructions:
   • Sync project dependencies: uv sync
   • Activate the virtual environment: source .venv/bin/activate (Linux/macOS) or .venv\Scripts\Activate (Windows PowerShell)
   • Start the MCP Inspector: mcp dev src/universal_mcp_semanticscholar/server.py
   • Install the Application: mcp install src/universal_mcp_semanticscholar/server.py

Key Features of Semanticscholar Universal MCP Server

• Standardized Interface: Provides a unified API for interacting with Semanticscholar tools and services.
• Universal MCP Framework: Built on the Universal MCP framework for broad compatibility.
• MCP Specification Compliance: Ensures interoperability with other MCP-compliant services.
• Local Development Support: Offers clear instructions for setting up a local development environment.

Use Cases of Semanticscholar Universal MCP Server

• Research Integration: Facilitates research by providing a structured way to access Semanticscholar's vast academic resources.
• Application Development: Enables developers to integrate Semanticscholar functionalities into their own applications using a standardized protocol.
• Automated Research Workflows: Supports the creation of automated workflows that interact with Semanticscholar for data retrieval and analysis.

FAQ about Semanticscholar Universal MCP Server

Q: What is Universal MCP? A: Universal MCP (Model Context Protocol) is a framework that provides a standardized interface for interacting with various tools and services through a unified API.

Q: Where can I find the list of available tools? A: The full list of available tools is located at ./src/universal_mcp_semanticscholar/README.md within the project repository.

Q: What are the prerequisites for local development? A: You need Python 3.11+ and uv installed to set up the local development environment.

Semanticscholar Universal MCP Server

This repository contains an implementation of an Semanticscholar Universal MCP (Model Context Protocol) server. It provides a standardized interface for interacting with Semanticscholar's tools and services through a unified API.

The server is built using the Universal MCP framework.

This implementation follows the MCP specification, ensuring compatibility with other MCP-compliant services and tools.

Usage

You can start using Semanticscholar directly from agentr.dev. Visit agentr.dev/apps and enable Semanticscholar.

If you have not used universal mcp before follow the setup instructions at agentr.dev/quickstart

Available Tools

The full list of available tools is at ./src/universal_mcp_semanticscholar/README.md

Local Development

📋 Prerequisites

Ensure you have the following before you begin:

• Python 3.11+ (recommended)
• uv (install globally with pip install uv)

🛠️ Setup Instructions

Follow the steps below to set up your development environment:

1. Sync Project Dependencies

   uv sync
   

   This installs all dependencies from pyproject.toml into a local virtual environment (.venv).

2. Activate the Virtual Environment

   For Linux/macOS:

   source .venv/bin/activate
   

   For Windows (PowerShell):

   .venv\Scripts\Activate
   

3. Start the MCP Inspector

   mcp dev src/universal_mcp_semanticscholar/server.py
   

   This will start the MCP inspector. Make note of the address and port shown in the console output.

4. Install the Application

   mcp install src/universal_mcp_semanticscholar/server.py
   

📁 Project Structure

.
├── src/
│   └── universal_mcp_semanticscholar/
│       ├── __init__.py       # Package initializer
│       ├── server.py            # Server entry point
│       ├── app.py            # Application tools
│       └── README.md         # List of application tools
├── tests/                    # Test suite
├── .env                      # Environment variables for local development
├── pyproject.toml            # Project configuration
└── README.md                 # This file

📄 License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.

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