Scopus MCP Server is an MCP server that a Model Context Protocol server for the Elsevier Scopus API. Its tool list has not been published yet over stdio, requires no API key, and scores 80/100 on MCPpedia's security, maintenance and efficiency rubric.
Step 1
Install in your client
Config is the same across clients — only the file and path differ.
CD
Supported in Claude Desktopstdio · Node 18+
Paste into ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"scopus-assistant": {
"env": {
"SCOPUS_API_KEY": "PUT_YOUR_KEY_HERE"
},
"args": [
"scopus-mcp"
],
"command": "uvx"
}
}
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Score breakdown
80/100across 5 weighted dimensions
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Scopus MCP Server safe to use?
- Scopus MCP Server has no known CVEs as of the latest MCPpedia security scan. It does not require authentication, so any local process can connect — keep this in mind in shared environments. Licensed under MIT.
- How do I install Scopus MCP Server?
- Scopus MCP Server supports copy-paste install configs on its MCPpedia page for Claude Desktop, Cursor, and Claude Code. Scroll to the Quick Install section and select your client.
- What can Scopus MCP Server do?
- Scopus MCP Server provides 3 tools: search_scopus, get_abstract_details, get_author_profile. See the full tools list on the server page for descriptions and parameters.
- What AI clients work with Scopus MCP Server?
- Scopus MCP Server is compatible with claude-desktop, cursor, claude-code. It uses stdio transport.
- Is Scopus MCP Server actively maintained?
- Scopus MCP Server is less actively maintained — last commit was 102 days ago. It has 38 GitHub stars.
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