Unpaywall MCP Server
Rank #67,429io.github.SMABoundless/unpaywall
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Unpaywall MCP Server is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server published by smaboundless. It ranks #67,429 of 132,113 servers tracked on MCP Toplist. Unpaywall 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 64,684 of 132,113 servers on MCP Toplist.
Use Unpaywall MCP Server
Requires user-supplied configuration before first use — typically an API key, token or connection string set via environment variables.
claude mcp add unpaywall -e "UNPAYWALL_EMAIL=<your UNPAYWALL_EMAIL>" -- uvx unpaywall-mcp-serverReplace each placeholder with your own value before saving.
[mcp_servers.unpaywall]
command = "uvx"
args = ["unpaywall-mcp-server"]
[mcp_servers.unpaywall.env]
UNPAYWALL_EMAIL = "<your UNPAYWALL_EMAIL>"Add to ~/.codex/config.toml. Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.
{
"mcpServers": {
"unpaywall": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"unpaywall-mcp-server"
],
"env": {
"UNPAYWALL_EMAIL": "<your UNPAYWALL_EMAIL>"
}
}
}
}Add to claude_desktop_config.json (Settings → Developer → Edit Config). Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.
{
"mcpServers": {
"unpaywall": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"unpaywall-mcp-server"
],
"env": {
"UNPAYWALL_EMAIL": "<your UNPAYWALL_EMAIL>"
}
}
}
}Add to ~/.cursor/mcp.json (global) or .cursor/mcp.json (per project). Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.
{
"servers": {
"unpaywall": {
"type": "stdio",
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"unpaywall-mcp-server"
],
"env": {
"UNPAYWALL_EMAIL": "<your UNPAYWALL_EMAIL>"
}
}
}
}Save as .vscode/mcp.json in your workspace. Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.
{
"mcpServers": {
"unpaywall": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"unpaywall-mcp-server"
],
"env": {
"UNPAYWALL_EMAIL": "<your UNPAYWALL_EMAIL>"
}
}
}
}Add to ~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json. Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.
{
"mcpServers": {
"unpaywall": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"unpaywall-mcp-server"
],
"env": {
"UNPAYWALL_EMAIL": "<your UNPAYWALL_EMAIL>"
}
}
}
}Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.
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Available versions (1)
| Version | Published |
|---|---|
| 1.0.1 | Jul 4, 2026 |
Frequently asked questions
- Who maintains Unpaywall MCP Server?
- Unpaywall MCP Server is maintained by smaboundless, which publishes 10 MCP servers (5 total versions) tracked on MCP Toplist.
- Is Unpaywall MCP Server listed on the Official MCP Registry?
- Yes — Unpaywall MCP Server is listed on the Official MCP Registry, alongside PulseMCP and Glama.
- How many versions does Unpaywall MCP Server have?
- MCP Toplist tracks 1 version of Unpaywall MCP Server, most recently published on Jul 4, 2026.
- Where can I find the source code for Unpaywall MCP Server?
- The source code for Unpaywall MCP Server is hosted at github.com/smaboundless/unpaywall-mcp-server.
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