CrossRef MCP Server
Rank #36,085io.github.SMABoundless/crossref
Searches and retrieves scholarly metadata from the CrossRef REST API, covering over 150 million records across all disciplines, without requiring an API key.
CrossRef MCP Server is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server published by smaboundless. It ranks #36,085 of 95,033 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 58,948 of 95,033 servers on MCP Toplist.
Use CrossRef MCP Server
Add CrossRef MCP Server to any MCP client (Claude, Cursor, VS Code, …) with one of the configs below.
{
"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.