arxiv_search

MCP tool from Academia MCP by IlyaGusev

Query arXiv with field-specific queries and filters.

How to use it

Project documentation lists arxiv_search for the Academia MCP MCP server. Add the server to your MCP client (Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf and others), then check which tools your installed version makes available. Tool availability can depend on configuration and credentials. A server handshake does not verify this tool’s behavior. See the full listing for setup details.

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