ArXiv MCP Server
Rank #75io.github.blazickjp/arxiv-mcp-server
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ArXiv MCP Server is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server published by blazickjp. It ranks #75 of 120,698 servers tracked on MCP Toplist, and its repository has 3,112 GitHub stars. ArXiv MCP Server is listed across 4 registries — Official MCP, PulseMCP, mcp.so and Glama, with 10 tracked versions. It was first listed on Nov 29, 2024 and most recently updated on Aug 24, 2026.
Ranks ahead of 120,623 of 120,698 servers on MCP Toplist.
Use ArXiv MCP Server
No credentials or required configuration declared — add it to your MCP client and go.
claude mcp add arxiv-mcp-server -e "ARXIV_STORAGE_PATH=<your ARXIV_STORAGE_PATH>" -- uvx arxiv-mcp-server arxiv-mcp-server --storage-path "${ARXIV_STORAGE_PATH}"Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.
[mcp_servers.arxiv-mcp-server]
command = "uvx"
args = ["arxiv-mcp-server", "arxiv-mcp-server", "--storage-path", "${ARXIV_STORAGE_PATH}"]
[mcp_servers.arxiv-mcp-server.env]
ARXIV_STORAGE_PATH = "<your ARXIV_STORAGE_PATH>"Add to ~/.codex/config.toml. Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.
{
"mcpServers": {
"arxiv-mcp-server": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"arxiv-mcp-server",
"arxiv-mcp-server",
"--storage-path",
"${ARXIV_STORAGE_PATH}"
],
"env": {
"ARXIV_STORAGE_PATH": "<your ARXIV_STORAGE_PATH>"
}
}
}
}Add to claude_desktop_config.json (Settings → Developer → Edit Config). Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.
{
"mcpServers": {
"arxiv-mcp-server": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"arxiv-mcp-server",
"arxiv-mcp-server",
"--storage-path",
"${ARXIV_STORAGE_PATH}"
],
"env": {
"ARXIV_STORAGE_PATH": "<your ARXIV_STORAGE_PATH>"
}
}
}
}Add to ~/.cursor/mcp.json (global) or .cursor/mcp.json (per project). Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.
{
"servers": {
"arxiv-mcp-server": {
"type": "stdio",
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"arxiv-mcp-server",
"arxiv-mcp-server",
"--storage-path",
"${ARXIV_STORAGE_PATH}"
],
"env": {
"ARXIV_STORAGE_PATH": "<your ARXIV_STORAGE_PATH>"
}
}
}
}Save as .vscode/mcp.json in your workspace. Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.
{
"mcpServers": {
"arxiv-mcp-server": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"arxiv-mcp-server",
"arxiv-mcp-server",
"--storage-path",
"${ARXIV_STORAGE_PATH}"
],
"env": {
"ARXIV_STORAGE_PATH": "<your ARXIV_STORAGE_PATH>"
}
}
}
}Add to ~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json. Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.
{
"mcpServers": {
"arxiv-mcp-server": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"arxiv-mcp-server",
"arxiv-mcp-server",
"--storage-path",
"${ARXIV_STORAGE_PATH}"
],
"env": {
"ARXIV_STORAGE_PATH": "<your ARXIV_STORAGE_PATH>"
}
}
}
}Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.
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View all blazickjp servers →Available versions (10)
| Version | Published |
|---|---|
| 0.7.2 | Aug 24, 2026 |
| 0.7.1 | Aug 23, 2026 |
| 0.7.0 | Aug 22, 2026 |
| 0.6.3 | Aug 14, 2026 |
| 0.6.2 | Jul 29, 2026 |
| 0.6.1 | Jul 26, 2026 |
| 0.6.0 | Jul 25, 2026 |
| 0.5.1 | Jul 20, 2026 |
| 0.4.12 | Apr 25, 2026 |
| 0.4.9 | Apr 3, 2026 |
Frequently asked questions
- Who maintains ArXiv MCP Server?
- ArXiv MCP Server is maintained by blazickjp, which publishes 3 MCP servers (10 total versions) tracked on MCP Toplist.
- Is ArXiv MCP Server listed on the Official MCP Registry?
- Yes — ArXiv MCP Server is listed on the Official MCP Registry, alongside PulseMCP, mcp.so and Glama.
- How many versions does ArXiv MCP Server have?
- MCP Toplist tracks 10 versions of ArXiv MCP Server, most recently published on Aug 24, 2026.
- Where can I find the source code for ArXiv MCP Server?
- The source code for ArXiv MCP Server is hosted at github.com/blazickjp/arxiv-mcp-server.
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