CrossRef MCP Server
Rank #67,425io.github.SMABoundless/crossref
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CrossRef MCP Server is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server published by smaboundless. It ranks #67,425 of 132,113 servers tracked on MCP Toplist. CrossRef MCP Server is listed across 3 registries — Official MCP, PulseMCP and Glama, with 1 tracked version. It was first listed on Jul 4, 2026 and most recently updated on Jul 4, 2026.
Ranks ahead of 64,688 of 132,113 servers on MCP Toplist.
Use CrossRef MCP Server
No credentials or required configuration declared — add it to your MCP client and go.
claude mcp add crossref -e "CROSSREF_MAILTO=<your CROSSREF_MAILTO>" -- uvx crossref-mcp-serverReplace each placeholder with your own value before saving.
[mcp_servers.crossref]
command = "uvx"
args = ["crossref-mcp-server"]
[mcp_servers.crossref.env]
CROSSREF_MAILTO = "<your CROSSREF_MAILTO>"Add to ~/.codex/config.toml. Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.
{
"mcpServers": {
"crossref": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"crossref-mcp-server"
],
"env": {
"CROSSREF_MAILTO": "<your CROSSREF_MAILTO>"
}
}
}
}Add to claude_desktop_config.json (Settings → Developer → Edit Config). Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.
{
"mcpServers": {
"crossref": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"crossref-mcp-server"
],
"env": {
"CROSSREF_MAILTO": "<your CROSSREF_MAILTO>"
}
}
}
}Add to ~/.cursor/mcp.json (global) or .cursor/mcp.json (per project). Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.
{
"servers": {
"crossref": {
"type": "stdio",
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"crossref-mcp-server"
],
"env": {
"CROSSREF_MAILTO": "<your CROSSREF_MAILTO>"
}
}
}
}Save as .vscode/mcp.json in your workspace. Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.
{
"mcpServers": {
"crossref": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"crossref-mcp-server"
],
"env": {
"CROSSREF_MAILTO": "<your CROSSREF_MAILTO>"
}
}
}
}Add to ~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json. Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.
{
"mcpServers": {
"crossref": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"crossref-mcp-server"
],
"env": {
"CROSSREF_MAILTO": "<your CROSSREF_MAILTO>"
}
}
}
}Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.
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Listed on 3 registries
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Available versions (1)
| Version | Published |
|---|---|
| 1.0.0 | Jul 4, 2026 |
Frequently asked questions
- Who maintains CrossRef MCP Server?
- CrossRef MCP Server is maintained by smaboundless, which publishes 10 MCP servers (5 total versions) tracked on MCP Toplist.
- Is CrossRef MCP Server listed on the Official MCP Registry?
- Yes — CrossRef MCP Server is listed on the Official MCP Registry, alongside PulseMCP and Glama.
- How many versions does CrossRef MCP Server have?
- MCP Toplist tracks 1 version of CrossRef MCP Server, most recently published on Jul 4, 2026.
- Where can I find the source code for CrossRef MCP Server?
- The source code for CrossRef MCP Server is hosted at github.com/smaboundless/crossref-mcp-server.
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