ArXiv MCP Server
Rank #139io.github.blazickjp/arxiv-mcp-server
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What you can do with ArXiv MCP Server
ArXiv MCP Server is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server published by blazickjp. It ranks #139 of 144,396 active servers on MCP Toplist, and its repository has 3,221 GitHub stars. ArXiv MCP Server is listed across 4 registries — Official MCP, PulseMCP, mcp.so and Glama, with 14 tracked versions. It was first listed on Nov 29, 2024 and most recently updated on Oct 8, 2026.
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What ArXiv MCP Server can and cannot do
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What you need before using ArXiv MCP Server
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 Glama, last synced Oct 16, 2026. Not independently verified by MCP Toplist.
- ARXIV_STORAGE_PATH · optional
Connect ArXiv MCP Server and confirm it works
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.
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.
When to choose another server
No task-specific alternatives are catalogued for ArXiv MCP Serveryet; the list above is its publisher's other servers.
What changed, and when this was checked
- First listed
- Nov 29, 2024
- Latest version published
- Oct 8, 2026
- Version history
- 14 versions tracked (below)
- Requirements evidence
- Declared by Glama, last synced Oct 16, 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
- Oct 16, 2026
- Official MCP ↗listed since Apr 25, 2026 · still listed
- PulseMCP ↗listed since Jun 4, 2026 · still listed
- mcp.so ↗listed since Jun 4, 2026 · still listed
- Glama ↗listed since Jun 4, 2026 · still listed
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Available versions (14)
| Version | Published |
|---|---|
| 0.8.2 | Oct 8, 2026 |
| 0.8.1 | Oct 5, 2026 |
| 0.8.0 | Oct 3, 2026 |
| 0.7.3 | Sep 30, 2026 |
| 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 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Who maintains ArXiv MCP Server?
- ArXiv MCP Server is maintained by blazickjp, which publishes 3 MCP servers (14 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 14 versions of ArXiv MCP Server, most recently published on Oct 8, 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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