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Crossref Scholarly Data

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Search 150M+ academic works, journals, and funders via Crossref API.

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Install

Add this to your client's MCP configuration (Claude Desktop: claude_desktop_config.json; Cursor: .cursor/mcp.json; VS Code and others use the same "mcpServers" shape).

Remote (streamable-http)
Claude Code 
claude mcp add --transport http crossref-scholarly-data 'https://aligned-kettledrum--crossref-mcp-server.apify.actor/mcp'
JSON configuration (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code) 
{
    "mcpServers": {
        "crossref-scholarly-data": {
            "type": "http",
            "url": "https://aligned-kettledrum--crossref-mcp-server.apify.actor/mcp"
        }
    }
}

Frequently asked questions

What is Crossref Scholarly Data?

Search 150M+ academic works, journals, and funders via Crossref API.

How do I install Crossref Scholarly Data?

It runs as a remote server. In Claude Code: claude mcp add --transport http crossref-scholarly-data 'https://aligned-kettledrum--crossref-mcp-server.apify.actor/mcp'. For other clients, paste the JSON configuration from this page into their MCP settings.

Does Crossref Scholarly Data need an API key?

Its registry entry lists no required key or secret. Some features may still need an account with the service it connects to.

Is Crossref Scholarly Data open source?

Its code is public on GitHub, but the repository does not declare a standard license.

Who maintains Crossref Scholarly Data?

It is published by Taru0208. AI.tn lists it but does not maintain or endorse it.

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