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Anna's Archive and OpenAlex

Rank #4,558

io.github.SokolskyNikita/annas-mcp

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18 versions

8 GitHub stars

by SokolskyNikita (2 servers)View repository ↗

First listed

Sep 29, 2026

Last publish date

Nov 7, 2026

PURPOSE

What you can do with Anna's Archive and OpenAlex

Anna's Archive and OpenAlex is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server published by SokolskyNikita. It ranks #4,558 of 176,402 active servers on MCP Toplist, and its repository has 8 GitHub stars. Anna's Archive and OpenAlex is listed across 2 registries — Official MCP and Glama, with 18 tracked versions. It was first listed on Sep 29, 2026 and most recently updated on Nov 7, 2026.

Not verifiedMCP Toplist has not yet written a checked profile for this server, so the paragraph above is assembled from registry data only. The repository README is the authority on what it does.

CAPABILITIES AND LIMITATIONS

What Anna's Archive and OpenAlex can and cannot do

Not verifiedMCP Toplist has not catalogued this server's tools or limitations. The repository README lists them.

REQUIREMENTS

What you need before using Anna's Archive and OpenAlex

DeclaredNo credentialsNo credentials declared

The registry listing declares no required environment variables or authentication. This is declared metadata, not a verified install — the repository README is the authority.

Declared by the Official MCP Registry, last synced Nov 14, 2026. Not independently verified by MCP Toplist.

Declared in the registry install config

ANNAS_SECRET_KEY · optional
OPENALEX_API_KEY · optional
ANNAS_DOWNLOAD_PATH · optional
ANNAS_ACCOUNT_COOKIE · optional

INSTALLATION AND FIRST TASK

Connect Anna's Archive and OpenAlex and confirm it works

npm package

claude mcp add annas-mcp -e "ANNAS_SECRET_KEY=<your ANNAS_SECRET_KEY>" -e "OPENALEX_API_KEY=<your OPENALEX_API_KEY>" -e "ANNAS_DOWNLOAD_PATH=<your ANNAS_DOWNLOAD_PATH>" -e "ANNAS_ACCOUNT_COOKIE=<your ANNAS_ACCOUNT_COOKIE>" -- npx -y annas-mcp

Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

npm package

[mcp_servers.annas-mcp]
command = "npx"
args = ["-y", "annas-mcp"]

[mcp_servers.annas-mcp.env]
ANNAS_SECRET_KEY = "<your ANNAS_SECRET_KEY>"
OPENALEX_API_KEY = "<your OPENALEX_API_KEY>"
ANNAS_DOWNLOAD_PATH = "<your ANNAS_DOWNLOAD_PATH>"
ANNAS_ACCOUNT_COOKIE = "<your ANNAS_ACCOUNT_COOKIE>"

Add to ~/.codex/config.toml. Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

npm package

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "annas-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "annas-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "ANNAS_SECRET_KEY": "<your ANNAS_SECRET_KEY>",
        "OPENALEX_API_KEY": "<your OPENALEX_API_KEY>",
        "ANNAS_DOWNLOAD_PATH": "<your ANNAS_DOWNLOAD_PATH>",
        "ANNAS_ACCOUNT_COOKIE": "<your ANNAS_ACCOUNT_COOKIE>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Add to claude_desktop_config.json (Settings → Developer → Edit Config). Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

npm package

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "annas-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "annas-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "ANNAS_SECRET_KEY": "<your ANNAS_SECRET_KEY>",
        "OPENALEX_API_KEY": "<your OPENALEX_API_KEY>",
        "ANNAS_DOWNLOAD_PATH": "<your ANNAS_DOWNLOAD_PATH>",
        "ANNAS_ACCOUNT_COOKIE": "<your ANNAS_ACCOUNT_COOKIE>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Add to ~/.cursor/mcp.json (global) or .cursor/mcp.json (per project). Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

npm package

{
  "servers": {
    "annas-mcp": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "annas-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "ANNAS_SECRET_KEY": "<your ANNAS_SECRET_KEY>",
        "OPENALEX_API_KEY": "<your OPENALEX_API_KEY>",
        "ANNAS_DOWNLOAD_PATH": "<your ANNAS_DOWNLOAD_PATH>",
        "ANNAS_ACCOUNT_COOKIE": "<your ANNAS_ACCOUNT_COOKIE>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Save as .vscode/mcp.json in your workspace. Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

npm package

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "annas-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "annas-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "ANNAS_SECRET_KEY": "<your ANNAS_SECRET_KEY>",
        "OPENALEX_API_KEY": "<your OPENALEX_API_KEY>",
        "ANNAS_DOWNLOAD_PATH": "<your ANNAS_DOWNLOAD_PATH>",
        "ANNAS_ACCOUNT_COOKIE": "<your ANNAS_ACCOUNT_COOKIE>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Add to ~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json. Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

npm package

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "annas-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "annas-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "ANNAS_SECRET_KEY": "<your ANNAS_SECRET_KEY>",
        "OPENALEX_API_KEY": "<your OPENALEX_API_KEY>",
        "ANNAS_DOWNLOAD_PATH": "<your ANNAS_DOWNLOAD_PATH>",
        "ANNAS_ACCOUNT_COOKIE": "<your ANNAS_ACCOUNT_COOKIE>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

First successful task

After adding the config, ask your client to list this server's tools. A tool list confirms the connection; an empty list or an error means the server did not start or needs credentials.

ALTERNATIVES

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No task-specific alternatives are catalogued for Anna's Archive and OpenAlexyet; the list above is its publisher's other servers.

MAINTENANCE AND EVIDENCE

What changed, and when this was checked

First listed: Sep 29, 2026
Latest version published: Nov 7, 2026
Version history: 18 versions tracked (below)
Requirements evidence: Declared by the Official MCP Registry, last synced Nov 14, 2026. Not independently verified by MCP Toplist.
Profile checked: Not yet — purpose, capabilities and requirements above come from registry data only
Ranking data as of: Nov 14, 2026

Registry sightings

Official MCP ↗listed since Sep 29, 2026 · still listed
Glama ↗listed since Sep 29, 2026 · still listed

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VERSIONS

Available versions (18)

Version	Published
0.8.2	Nov 7, 2026
0.8.0	Nov 4, 2026
0.7.2	Nov 4, 2026
0.7.1	Nov 4, 2026
0.7.0	Oct 12, 2026
0.6.5	Oct 12, 2026
0.6.4	Oct 12, 2026
0.6.3	Oct 11, 2026
0.6.2	Oct 11, 2026
0.6.1	Oct 11, 2026
0.6.0	Oct 11, 2026
0.5.0	Oct 11, 2026
0.4.0	Oct 11, 2026
0.3.1	Oct 11, 2026
0.3.0	Oct 11, 2026
0.2.0	Oct 9, 2026
0.1.2	Sep 29, 2026
0.1.1	Sep 29, 2026

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Who maintains Anna's Archive and OpenAlex?: Anna's Archive and OpenAlex is maintained by SokolskyNikita, which publishes 2 MCP servers (18 total versions) tracked on MCP Toplist.
Is Anna's Archive and OpenAlex listed on the Official MCP Registry?: Yes — Anna's Archive and OpenAlex is listed on the Official MCP Registry, alongside Glama.
How many versions does Anna's Archive and OpenAlex have?: MCP Toplist tracks 18 versions of Anna's Archive and OpenAlex, most recently published on Nov 7, 2026.
Where can I find the source code for Anna's Archive and OpenAlex?: The source code for Anna's Archive and OpenAlex is hosted at github.com/SokolskyNikita/annas-mcp.

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