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ScholarMuse

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Academic papers, reference verification and research data for AI agents.

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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 scholarmuse 'https://scholarmuse.ai/mcp'
JSON configuration (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code) 
{
    "mcpServers": {
        "scholarmuse": {
            "type": "http",
            "url": "https://scholarmuse.ai/mcp"
        }
    }
}

Documentation

From the project's README on GitHub, refreshed weekly. Links open on GitHub.

Contents
  1. ScholarMuse MCP
  2. Gemini CLI
  3. Cursor, Claude and other MCP clients
  4. Example requests
  5. Pricing and limits
  6. REST API

ScholarMuse MCP

Academic research tools for the AI agent you already use.

ScholarMuse connects AI agents to academic papers, reference verification, research datasets, grants, biological and chemical information, and scientific figure tools through one remote MCP endpoint. It provides access to 50+ research sources; upstream availability varies.

This repository contains public connection manifests, documentation and branding for the hosted service. The hosted service implementation is not included.

Gemini CLI

gemini extensions install https://github.com/TopLocalAI/scholarmuse-mcp

Complete the browser sign-in when prompted. If needed, use /mcp auth scholarmuse to start authentication. The extension does not bypass tool confirmation.

Cursor, Claude and other MCP clients

Add https://scholarmuse.ai/mcp as a remote Streamable HTTP MCP server and complete OAuth sign-in. See the client-specific setup guides for exact steps. The root plugin.json and mcp.json implement Agent Plugins 1.0.0; .cursor-plugin/plugin.json and .mcp.json provide Cursor-compatible metadata.

Example requests

  • Find recent papers about CRISPR delivery and return their DOIs and source links.
  • Check whether these references are real and flag retraction information when available.
  • Find NIH or NSF grants related to solid-state batteries.
  • Retrieve a protein structure or research dataset and cite its original source.

Start with list_capabilities to inspect available tools and get_balance to check credits. Both are free. Most research data tools are read-only; figure creation and editing create generated assets and consume credits. Ask for explicit user approval before paid figure work.

Pricing and limits

ScholarMuse is a hosted freemium service. Data calls generally cost 1–2 credits; batch verification costs depend on item count. New accounts receive 300 trial credits valid for 30 days, and free accounts receive 30 credits per month. Figure generation costs 100 credits and requires a paid plan or credit pack. Check current pricing and the per-tool costs before use.

If credits are insufficient, the server returns structured details and a top-up link. Do not retry paid calls automatically. Upstream failures and partial results must be surfaced accurately with source attribution.

REST API

Developers may also use the REST API documentation and OpenAPI schema.

Frequently asked questions

What is ScholarMuse?

Academic papers, reference verification and research data for AI agents.

How do I install ScholarMuse?

It runs as a remote server. In Claude Code: claude mcp add --transport http scholarmuse 'https://scholarmuse.ai/mcp'. For other clients, paste the JSON configuration from this page into their MCP settings.

Does ScholarMuse 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 ScholarMuse open source?

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

Who maintains ScholarMuse?

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

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