Preprint Fulltext MCP Server

Retrieve the full text of bioRxiv / medRxiv / arXiv preprints as clean, structured, embedding-ready data - from a CLI, a Python library, or an MCP server. It runs locally over stdio via the published package.

People connecting AI & ML tools to Claude, Cursor, VS Code, or another MCP client. The project is written in Python.

VERIFIED ACTIVE

LAST COMMIT 2026-07-18 · ★ 2 · #71 OF 95 MAINTAINED AI & ML · VERIFIED 2026-08-25

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01 · Install Preprint Fulltext

before you install - you'll need

Set CONTACT_EMAIL, OPENALEX_API_KEY, AWS_PROFILE, PREPRINT_FULLTEXT_LIVE, PREPRINT_FULLTEXT_LIVE_S3 before connecting.

Claude Code

claude mcp add genecell-preprint-fulltext -- uvx preprint-fulltext

Claude Desktop / Cursor / VS Code - add to config

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "genecell-preprint-fulltext": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "preprint-fulltext"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Same JSON for Cursor. For VS Code, rename the top-level key from `mcpServers` to `servers`.

Using another client? Same JSON, different key

Claude Desktop · mcpServers

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VS Code · servers

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Full setup guides: every client.

02 · Evidence

Security posture

What to check before giving this server access to your agent - from the registry, GitHub, and our own probes. We don't score safety; we show what's verifiable.

runs as local process (stdio) - runs on your machine with your user's permissions

repo age created 2026-07-17 - young repo, little track record yet

license no standard license detected - usage rights unclear; check the repo before commercial use

pypi package preprint-fulltext - check the name against the project README before installing (PyPI has no namespace ownership)

registry namespace io.github.genecell is GitHub-verified and matches the repo owner

03 · Who maintains Preprint Fulltext

preprint-fulltext is maintained by genecell. We track 2 MCP servers from genecell - 2 actively maintained, 3 combined GitHub stars, oldest repo from Jul 2026.

04 · Facts

repository: github.com/genecell/preprint-fulltext
website: https://github.com/genecell/preprint-fulltext
category: AI & ML - ranked #71 of 95 actively-maintained AI & ML servers as of 2026-08-25.
registry: io.github.genecell/preprint-fulltext (active, first published 2026-07-18)
packages: pypi:preprint-fulltext

05 · Preprint Fulltext FAQ

What is Preprint Fulltext?

Is Preprint Fulltext still maintained?

Yes - as of 2026-08-25, its last commit was 2026-07-18. We re-verify nightly.

How do I install Preprint Fulltext?

Run `uvx preprint-fulltext`. The README documents 5 environment variables (CONTACT_EMAIL, OPENALEX_API_KEY, AWS_PROFILE…) to set first. Set CONTACT_EMAIL, OPENALEX_API_KEY, AWS_PROFILE, PREPRINT_FULLTEXT_LIVE, PREPRINT_FULLTEXT_LIVE_S3 before connecting. You can also paste the ready-made client config above.

Does Preprint Fulltext run locally?

Yes - it's a stdio server: it runs on your machine (via uvx) with your user's permissions. Your data stays local unless the server itself calls external APIs.

06 · Alternatives to Preprint Fulltext

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