Scopus MCP

This is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides access to the Elsevier Scopus API. It allows AI assistants to search for academic papers, retrieve abstracts, and look up author profiles. It runs locally over stdio via the published package.

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

VERIFIED ACTIVE

LAST COMMIT 2026-05-17 · ★ 38 · #105 OF 250 MAINTAINED API INTEGRATION · VERIFIED 2026-08-25

MIT · Python servers · how we verify → /methodology

01 · Install Scopus MCP

before you install - you'll need

SCOPUS_API_KEY

Environment variables documented in the project's README - it lists which are required and which have defaults.

Claude Code

claude mcp add qwe4559999-scopus-mcp -- uvx scopus-mcp

Claude Desktop / Cursor / VS Code - add to config

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "qwe4559999-scopus-mcp": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "scopus-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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

Cursor · mcpServers

VS Code · servers

Windsurf · mcpServers

Zed · context_servers

Cline · mcpServers

Roo Code · mcpServers

Continue · mcpServers

LibreChat · mcpServers

Gemini CLI · mcpServers

Codex CLI · mcp_servers

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

license MIT - declared in the repository

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

registry namespace io.github.qwe4559999 is GitHub-verified and matches the repo owner

03 · Who maintains Scopus MCP

scopus-mcp is maintained by qwe4559999. It's the only MCP server we track from this author; the repo dates to Jan 2026.

04 · Facts

repository: github.com/qwe4559999/scopus-mcp
category: API integration - ranked #105 of 250 actively-maintained API integration servers as of 2026-08-25.
registry: io.github.qwe4559999/scopus-mcp (active, first published 2026-01-12 · 6 versions)
packages: pypi:scopus-mcp

05 · Scopus MCP FAQ

What is Scopus MCP?

Is Scopus MCP still maintained?

Yes - as of 2026-08-25, its last commit was 2026-05-17. We re-verify nightly.

How do I install Scopus MCP?

Run `uvx scopus-mcp`. The README documents one environment variable (SCOPUS_API_KEY) to set first. You can also paste the ready-made client config above.

Does Scopus MCP 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 Scopus MCP

Alternatives to Scopus MCP

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