OpenPaper MCP
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Generate academic papers with verified citations via AI
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- Author
- federicodeponte
- Downloads
- 335
- Categories
- Other, AI, Knowledge Base
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- Real citations from academic databases (no hallucinated references)
- Supports multiple AI models (Claude, GPT-4, Gemini)
- Export formats: PDF, Word, LaTeX
- Full paper generation: Introduction, Literature Review, Methodology, Results, Conclusion
- Research‑grade quality with proper academic formatting
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"
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Configure the plugin with the settings below
Plugin Name
OpenPaper MCPCommand (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
From the repository
Install via uvx openpaper-mcp and configure the server with your OPENPAPER_API_TOKEN (obtained from openpaper.dev). Once configured, call the generate_paper tool to create a paper, then use get_paper_status, list_papers, and download_paper to manage and retrieve results.
Claude Desktop / Cursor
Paste into your MCP client config file to install this server.
{
"mcpServers": {
"openpaper mcp": {
"openpaper": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"openpaper-mcp"
],
"env": {
"OPENPAPER_API_TOKEN": ""
}
}
}
}
}McpServers
{
"openpaper": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"openpaper-mcp"
],
"env": {
"OPENPAPER_API_TOKEN": ""
}
}
}OpenPaper is an autonomous research engine for Claude Desktop and any MCP client. Auto research from a prompt to a fully-cited academic paper, exported as PDF, DOCX, or ZIP.
OpenPaper uses 18 specialized AI agents to search 500M+ academic sources (OpenAlex, Crossref, Semantic Scholar) and write thesis-level papers with every citation linked to a real publication.
Add to yourclaude_desktop_config.json(no manual install needed —uvxfetches the published package on first run):
{ "mcpServers": { "openpaper": { "command": "uvx", "args": ["openpaper-mcp"], "env": { "OPENPAPER_API_TOKEN": "your-token-here" } } } }
{ "mcpServers": { "openpaper": { "command": "python", "args": ["/path/to/openpaper-mcp/server.py"], "env": { "OPENPAPER_API_TOKEN": "your-token-here" } } } }
Start generating a paper. Returns ageneration_idimmediately.
Generate a graduate-level paper on "The neurobiological basis of PTSD" using APA 7th citation style, 20-30 pages
Poll for progress and get download links when done.
See all your previous papers with download links.
User: Write a paper on the impact of social media on adolescent mental health Claude: [calls start_paper_generation("impact of social media on adolescent mental health")] → Generation started (ID: abc123). Checking back in a few minutes... [later] Claude: [calls check_paper_status("abc123")] → Status: processing, phase: writing, 65% complete [later] Claude: [calls check_paper_status("abc123")] → Status: completed! PDF: https://... DOCX: https://...
Papers cost 1-3 credits depending on length:
- 5-30 pages: 1 credit
- 30-50 pages: 2 credits
- 50-60 pages: 3 credits
New accounts get free credits. Buy more atopenpaper.dev.
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