Google Scholar MCP Server

by JackKuo666

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A MCP Server for Google Scholar: 🔍 Enable AI assistants to search and access Google Scholar papers through a simple MCP interface.

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Author: JackKuo666
GitHub stars: 372
Downloads: 739
Categories: Other, Search

Setting up with Highlight

This MCP is not yet compatible with Highlight’s one-click setup. However, you can still use it with Highlight by following these steps:

Download and install Highlight from highlightai.com/download
Navigate to the plugins tab and select "Add Custom Plugin"
Configure the plugin with the settings below

Plugin Name Google Scholar MCP Server

Command (node, npx, python, etc.)

Please refer to the README for specific instructions on how to obtain API keys or other required environment variables.
Enable "Start Automatically" if you want the plugin to start when Highlight launches

Setting up with Cursor

Open Cursor's settings
Navigate to the MCP section
Click "Add new Global MCP server"
Copy and paste the configuration below based on your operating system

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "google scholar mcp server": {
            "Google-Scholar": {
                "command": "bash",
                "args": [
                    "-c",
                    "source /home/YOUR/PATH/.venv/bin/activate && python /home/YOUR/PATH/Google-Scholar-mcp-server.py"
                ],
                "env": [],
                "disabled": false,
                "autoApprove": []
            }
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "google scholar mcp server": {
            "Google-Scholar": {
                "command": "bash",
                "args": [
                    "-c",
                    "source /home/YOUR/PATH/.venv/bin/activate && python /home/YOUR/PATH/Google-Scholar-mcp-server.py"
                ],
                "env": [],
                "disabled": false,
                "autoApprove": []
            }
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "google scholar mcp server": {
            "Google-Scholar": {
                "command": "bash",
                "args": [
                    "-c",
                    "source /home/YOUR/PATH/.venv/bin/activate && python /home/YOUR/PATH/Google-Scholar-mcp-server.py"
                ],
                "env": [],
                "disabled": false,
                "autoApprove": []
            }
        }
    }
}

Setting up with Claude Desktop

Open Claude Desktop's settings
Go to the Integrations tab
Click "Add MCP Server"
Use the configuration below based on your operating system

Note: Make sure Claude Desktop is running before attempting to connect.

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "google scholar mcp server": {
            "Google-Scholar": {
                "command": "bash",
                "args": [
                    "-c",
                    "source /home/YOUR/PATH/.venv/bin/activate && python /home/YOUR/PATH/Google-Scholar-mcp-server.py"
                ],
                "env": [],
                "disabled": false,
                "autoApprove": []
            }
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "google scholar mcp server": {
            "Google-Scholar": {
                "command": "bash",
                "args": [
                    "-c",
                    "source /home/YOUR/PATH/.venv/bin/activate && python /home/YOUR/PATH/Google-Scholar-mcp-server.py"
                ],
                "env": [],
                "disabled": false,
                "autoApprove": []
            }
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "google scholar mcp server": {
            "Google-Scholar": {
                "command": "bash",
                "args": [
                    "-c",
                    "source /home/YOUR/PATH/.venv/bin/activate && python /home/YOUR/PATH/Google-Scholar-mcp-server.py"
                ],
                "env": [],
                "disabled": false,
                "autoApprove": []
            }
        }
    }
}

Setting up with Windsurf

Open Windsurf's preferences
Go to the Integrations section
Click "Add MCP Integration"
Use the configuration below based on your operating system

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "google scholar mcp server": {
            "Google-Scholar": {
                "command": "bash",
                "args": [
                    "-c",
                    "source /home/YOUR/PATH/.venv/bin/activate && python /home/YOUR/PATH/Google-Scholar-mcp-server.py"
                ],
                "env": [],
                "disabled": false,
                "autoApprove": []
            }
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "google scholar mcp server": {
            "Google-Scholar": {
                "command": "bash",
                "args": [
                    "-c",
                    "source /home/YOUR/PATH/.venv/bin/activate && python /home/YOUR/PATH/Google-Scholar-mcp-server.py"
                ],
                "env": [],
                "disabled": false,
                "autoApprove": []
            }
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "google scholar mcp server": {
            "Google-Scholar": {
                "command": "bash",
                "args": [
                    "-c",
                    "source /home/YOUR/PATH/.venv/bin/activate && python /home/YOUR/PATH/Google-Scholar-mcp-server.py"
                ],
                "env": [],
                "disabled": false,
                "autoApprove": []
            }
        }
    }
}

Setting up with Cline

Open Cline's settings
Navigate to the Integrations section
Click "Add MCP Server"
Copy and paste the configuration below based on your operating system

Note: Make sure to restart Cline after adding the configuration.

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "google scholar mcp server": {
            "Google-Scholar": {
                "command": "bash",
                "args": [
                    "-c",
                    "source /home/YOUR/PATH/.venv/bin/activate && python /home/YOUR/PATH/Google-Scholar-mcp-server.py"
                ],
                "env": [],
                "disabled": false,
                "autoApprove": []
            }
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "google scholar mcp server": {
            "Google-Scholar": {
                "command": "bash",
                "args": [
                    "-c",
                    "source /home/YOUR/PATH/.venv/bin/activate && python /home/YOUR/PATH/Google-Scholar-mcp-server.py"
                ],
                "env": [],
                "disabled": false,
                "autoApprove": []
            }
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "google scholar mcp server": {
            "Google-Scholar": {
                "command": "bash",
                "args": [
                    "-c",
                    "source /home/YOUR/PATH/.venv/bin/activate && python /home/YOUR/PATH/Google-Scholar-mcp-server.py"
                ],
                "env": [],
                "disabled": false,
                "autoApprove": []
            }
        }
    }
}

Setting up with Goose

Open Goose's preferences
Go to the Integrations tab
Select "MCP Servers"
Click "Add New Server"
Use the configuration below based on your operating system

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "google scholar mcp server": {
            "Google-Scholar": {
                "command": "bash",
                "args": [
                    "-c",
                    "source /home/YOUR/PATH/.venv/bin/activate && python /home/YOUR/PATH/Google-Scholar-mcp-server.py"
                ],
                "env": [],
                "disabled": false,
                "autoApprove": []
            }
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "google scholar mcp server": {
            "Google-Scholar": {
                "command": "bash",
                "args": [
                    "-c",
                    "source /home/YOUR/PATH/.venv/bin/activate && python /home/YOUR/PATH/Google-Scholar-mcp-server.py"
                ],
                "env": [],
                "disabled": false,
                "autoApprove": []
            }
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "google scholar mcp server": {
            "Google-Scholar": {
                "command": "bash",
                "args": [
                    "-c",
                    "source /home/YOUR/PATH/.venv/bin/activate && python /home/YOUR/PATH/Google-Scholar-mcp-server.py"
                ],
                "env": [],
                "disabled": false,
                "autoApprove": []
            }
        }
    }
}

From the repository

Install dependencies with pip install -r requirements.txt, then start the server with python google_scholar_server.py. The server provides three MCP tools (search_google_scholar_key_words, search_google_scholar_advanced, get_author_info) that can be invoked from an AI assistant or application. Alternatively, install via Smithery for Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf, or CLine.

Claude Desktop / Cursor

Paste into your MCP client config file to install this server.

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "google scholar mcp server": {
            "Google-Scholar": {
                "command": "bash",
                "args": [
                    "-c",
                    "source /home/YOUR/PATH/.venv/bin/activate && python /home/YOUR/PATH/Google-Scholar-mcp-server.py"
                ],
                "env": [],
                "disabled": false,
                "autoApprove": []
            }
        }
    }
}

McpServers

{
    "Google-Scholar": {
        "command": "bash",
        "args": [
            "-c",
            "source /home/YOUR/PATH/.venv/bin/activate && python /home/YOUR/PATH/Google-Scholar-mcp-server.py"
        ],
        "env": [],
        "disabled": false,
        "autoApprove": []
    }
}

Google Scholar MCP Server

🔍 Enable AI assistants to search and access Google Scholar papers through a simple MCP interface.

The Google Scholar MCP Server provides a bridge between AI assistants and Google Scholar through the Model Context Protocol (MCP). It allows AI models to search for academic papers and access their content in a programmatic way.

✨ Core Features

- 🔎 Paper Search: Query Google Scholar papers with custom search strings or advanced search parameters ✅ - 🚀 Efficient Retrieval: Fast access to paper metadata ✅ - 👤 Author Information: Retrieve detailed information about authors ✅ - 📊 Research Support: Facilitate academic research and analysis ✅

🚀 Quick Start

Installing Manually

Installing via Smithery

To install google-scholar Server for Claude Desktop automatically via Smithery:

claude

npx -y @smithery/cli@latest install @JackKuo666/google-scholar-mcp-server --client claude --config "{}"

Cursor

Paste the following into Settings → Cursor Settings → MCP → Add new server:
- Mac/Linux

npx -y @smithery/cli@latest run @JackKuo666/google-scholar-mcp-server --client cursor --config "{}"

Windsurf

npx -y @smithery/cli@latest install @JackKuo666/google-scholar-mcp-server --client windsurf --config "{}"

CLine

npx -y @smithery/cli@latest install @JackKuo666/google-scholar-mcp-server --client cline --config "{}"

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/JackKuo666/google-scholar-MCP-Server.git

   cd google-scholar-MCP-Server

2. Install the required dependencies:

   pip install -r requirements.txt

For development:

```bash

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Claude Desktop / Cursor

McpServers

Google Scholar MCP Server

✨ Core Features

🚀 Quick Start

Installing Manually

Installing via Smithery

claude

Cursor

Windsurf

CLine

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