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CiteNexus

Rank #21,007

io.github.akougkas/cite-nexus-mcp

Search scholarly sources, verify references, and export citations with traceable evidence.

2 versions

1 GitHub stars

by akougkas (2 servers)View repository ↗Claim this server

First listed

Jun 8, 2026

Last publish date

Sep 17, 2026

OVERVIEW

CiteNexus is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server published by akougkas. It ranks #21,007 of 132,113 servers tracked on MCP Toplist, and its repository has 1 GitHub stars. CiteNexus is listed across 2 registries — Official MCP and Glama, with 2 tracked versions. It was first listed on Jun 8, 2026 and most recently updated on Sep 17, 2026.

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#21,007of 132,113 tracked serversTop 25%

Ranks ahead of 111,106 of 132,113 servers on MCP Toplist.

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Python package (PyPI)

claude mcp add cite-nexus-mcp -e "CITE_NEXUS_CONTACT_EMAIL=<your CITE_NEXUS_CONTACT_EMAIL>" -e "SEMANTIC_SCHOLAR_API_KEY=<your SEMANTIC_SCHOLAR_API_KEY>" -e "OPENALEX_API_KEY=<your OPENALEX_API_KEY>" -e "SERPAPI_API_KEY=<your SERPAPI_API_KEY>" -e "SCOPUS_API_KEY=<your SCOPUS_API_KEY>" -e "SCOPUS_INSTTOKEN=<your SCOPUS_INSTTOKEN>" -e "WOS_API_KEY=<your WOS_API_KEY>" -e "UNPAYWALL_EMAIL=<your UNPAYWALL_EMAIL>" -- uvx cite-nexus-mcp

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Python package (PyPI)

[mcp_servers.cite-nexus-mcp]
command = "uvx"
args = ["cite-nexus-mcp"]

[mcp_servers.cite-nexus-mcp.env]
CITE_NEXUS_CONTACT_EMAIL = "<your CITE_NEXUS_CONTACT_EMAIL>"
SEMANTIC_SCHOLAR_API_KEY = "<your SEMANTIC_SCHOLAR_API_KEY>"
OPENALEX_API_KEY = "<your OPENALEX_API_KEY>"
SERPAPI_API_KEY = "<your SERPAPI_API_KEY>"
SCOPUS_API_KEY = "<your SCOPUS_API_KEY>"
SCOPUS_INSTTOKEN = "<your SCOPUS_INSTTOKEN>"
WOS_API_KEY = "<your WOS_API_KEY>"
UNPAYWALL_EMAIL = "<your UNPAYWALL_EMAIL>"

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

Python package (PyPI)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "cite-nexus-mcp": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "cite-nexus-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "CITE_NEXUS_CONTACT_EMAIL": "<your CITE_NEXUS_CONTACT_EMAIL>",
        "SEMANTIC_SCHOLAR_API_KEY": "<your SEMANTIC_SCHOLAR_API_KEY>",
        "OPENALEX_API_KEY": "<your OPENALEX_API_KEY>",
        "SERPAPI_API_KEY": "<your SERPAPI_API_KEY>",
        "SCOPUS_API_KEY": "<your SCOPUS_API_KEY>",
        "SCOPUS_INSTTOKEN": "<your SCOPUS_INSTTOKEN>",
        "WOS_API_KEY": "<your WOS_API_KEY>",
        "UNPAYWALL_EMAIL": "<your UNPAYWALL_EMAIL>"
      }
    }
  }
}

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

Python package (PyPI)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "cite-nexus-mcp": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "cite-nexus-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "CITE_NEXUS_CONTACT_EMAIL": "<your CITE_NEXUS_CONTACT_EMAIL>",
        "SEMANTIC_SCHOLAR_API_KEY": "<your SEMANTIC_SCHOLAR_API_KEY>",
        "OPENALEX_API_KEY": "<your OPENALEX_API_KEY>",
        "SERPAPI_API_KEY": "<your SERPAPI_API_KEY>",
        "SCOPUS_API_KEY": "<your SCOPUS_API_KEY>",
        "SCOPUS_INSTTOKEN": "<your SCOPUS_INSTTOKEN>",
        "WOS_API_KEY": "<your WOS_API_KEY>",
        "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.

Python package (PyPI)

{
  "servers": {
    "cite-nexus-mcp": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "cite-nexus-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "CITE_NEXUS_CONTACT_EMAIL": "<your CITE_NEXUS_CONTACT_EMAIL>",
        "SEMANTIC_SCHOLAR_API_KEY": "<your SEMANTIC_SCHOLAR_API_KEY>",
        "OPENALEX_API_KEY": "<your OPENALEX_API_KEY>",
        "SERPAPI_API_KEY": "<your SERPAPI_API_KEY>",
        "SCOPUS_API_KEY": "<your SCOPUS_API_KEY>",
        "SCOPUS_INSTTOKEN": "<your SCOPUS_INSTTOKEN>",
        "WOS_API_KEY": "<your WOS_API_KEY>",
        "UNPAYWALL_EMAIL": "<your UNPAYWALL_EMAIL>"
      }
    }
  }
}

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

Python package (PyPI)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "cite-nexus-mcp": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "cite-nexus-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "CITE_NEXUS_CONTACT_EMAIL": "<your CITE_NEXUS_CONTACT_EMAIL>",
        "SEMANTIC_SCHOLAR_API_KEY": "<your SEMANTIC_SCHOLAR_API_KEY>",
        "OPENALEX_API_KEY": "<your OPENALEX_API_KEY>",
        "SERPAPI_API_KEY": "<your SERPAPI_API_KEY>",
        "SCOPUS_API_KEY": "<your SCOPUS_API_KEY>",
        "SCOPUS_INSTTOKEN": "<your SCOPUS_INSTTOKEN>",
        "WOS_API_KEY": "<your WOS_API_KEY>",
        "UNPAYWALL_EMAIL": "<your UNPAYWALL_EMAIL>"
      }
    }
  }
}

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

Python package (PyPI)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "cite-nexus-mcp": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "cite-nexus-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "CITE_NEXUS_CONTACT_EMAIL": "<your CITE_NEXUS_CONTACT_EMAIL>",
        "SEMANTIC_SCHOLAR_API_KEY": "<your SEMANTIC_SCHOLAR_API_KEY>",
        "OPENALEX_API_KEY": "<your OPENALEX_API_KEY>",
        "SERPAPI_API_KEY": "<your SERPAPI_API_KEY>",
        "SCOPUS_API_KEY": "<your SCOPUS_API_KEY>",
        "SCOPUS_INSTTOKEN": "<your SCOPUS_INSTTOKEN>",
        "WOS_API_KEY": "<your WOS_API_KEY>",
        "UNPAYWALL_EMAIL": "<your UNPAYWALL_EMAIL>"
      }
    }
  }
}

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REGISTRIES

Listed on 2 registries

Glama

Official MCP

ORGANIZATION

akougkas

Organization

akougkas

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VERSIONS

Available versions (2)

Version	Published
0.2.2	Sep 17, 2026
0.2.0	Sep 17, 2026

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Who maintains CiteNexus?: CiteNexus is maintained by akougkas, which publishes 2 MCP servers (4 total versions) tracked on MCP Toplist.
Is CiteNexus listed on the Official MCP Registry?: Yes — CiteNexus is listed on the Official MCP Registry, alongside Glama.
How many versions does CiteNexus have?: MCP Toplist tracks 2 versions of CiteNexus, most recently published on Sep 17, 2026.
Where can I find the source code for CiteNexus?: The source code for CiteNexus is hosted at github.com/akougkas/cite-nexus-mcp.

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