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Arxiv MCP Server
Rank #3,171io.github.cyanheads/arxiv-mcp-server
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First listed
Mar 29, 2026
Last publish date
Aug 22, 2026
OVERVIEW
Arxiv MCP Server is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server published by cyanheads. It ranks #3,171 of 121,933 servers tracked on MCP Toplist, and its repository has 4 GitHub stars. Arxiv MCP Server is listed across 3 registries — Official MCP, PulseMCP and Glama, with 36 tracked versions. It was first listed on Mar 29, 2026 and most recently updated on Aug 22, 2026.
STANDING
#3,171of 121,933 tracked serversTop 5%
Ranks ahead of 118,762 of 121,933 servers on MCP Toplist.
CONNECT
Use Arxiv MCP Server
No setupRuns out of the box
No credentials or required configuration declared — add it to your MCP client and go.
Remote · HTTP
claude mcp add --transport http arxiv-mcp-server https://arxiv.caseyjhand.com/mcpnpm package
claude mcp add arxiv-mcp-server -e "ARXIV_API_BASE_URL=<your ARXIV_API_BASE_URL>" -e "ARXIV_REQUEST_DELAY_MS=<your ARXIV_REQUEST_DELAY_MS>" -e "ARXIV_CONTENT_TIMEOUT_MS=<your ARXIV_CONTENT_TIMEOUT_MS>" -e "ARXIV_API_TIMEOUT_MS=<your ARXIV_API_TIMEOUT_MS>" -e "MCP_LOG_LEVEL=<your MCP_LOG_LEVEL>" -- npx -y @cyanheads/arxiv-mcp-server run start:stdioReplace each placeholder with your own value before saving.
npm package
claude mcp add arxiv-mcp-server -e "ARXIV_API_BASE_URL=<your ARXIV_API_BASE_URL>" -e "ARXIV_REQUEST_DELAY_MS=<your ARXIV_REQUEST_DELAY_MS>" -e "ARXIV_CONTENT_TIMEOUT_MS=<your ARXIV_CONTENT_TIMEOUT_MS>" -e "ARXIV_API_TIMEOUT_MS=<your ARXIV_API_TIMEOUT_MS>" -e "MCP_HTTP_HOST=<your MCP_HTTP_HOST>" -e "MCP_HTTP_PORT=<your MCP_HTTP_PORT>" -e "MCP_HTTP_ENDPOINT_PATH=<your MCP_HTTP_ENDPOINT_PATH>" -e "MCP_AUTH_MODE=<your MCP_AUTH_MODE>" -e "MCP_LOG_LEVEL=<your MCP_LOG_LEVEL>" -- npx -y @cyanheads/arxiv-mcp-server run start:httpReplace each placeholder with your own value before saving.
Remote · HTTP
[mcp_servers.arxiv-mcp-server]
url = "https://arxiv.caseyjhand.com/mcp"Add to ~/.codex/config.toml.
npm package
[mcp_servers.arxiv-mcp-server]
command = "npx"
args = ["-y", "@cyanheads/arxiv-mcp-server", "run", "start:stdio"]
[mcp_servers.arxiv-mcp-server.env]
ARXIV_API_BASE_URL = "<your ARXIV_API_BASE_URL>"
ARXIV_REQUEST_DELAY_MS = "<your ARXIV_REQUEST_DELAY_MS>"
ARXIV_CONTENT_TIMEOUT_MS = "<your ARXIV_CONTENT_TIMEOUT_MS>"
ARXIV_API_TIMEOUT_MS = "<your ARXIV_API_TIMEOUT_MS>"
MCP_LOG_LEVEL = "<your MCP_LOG_LEVEL>"Add to ~/.codex/config.toml. Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.
npm package
[mcp_servers.arxiv-mcp-server]
command = "npx"
args = ["-y", "@cyanheads/arxiv-mcp-server", "run", "start:http"]
[mcp_servers.arxiv-mcp-server.env]
ARXIV_API_BASE_URL = "<your ARXIV_API_BASE_URL>"
ARXIV_REQUEST_DELAY_MS = "<your ARXIV_REQUEST_DELAY_MS>"
ARXIV_CONTENT_TIMEOUT_MS = "<your ARXIV_CONTENT_TIMEOUT_MS>"
ARXIV_API_TIMEOUT_MS = "<your ARXIV_API_TIMEOUT_MS>"
MCP_HTTP_HOST = "<your MCP_HTTP_HOST>"
MCP_HTTP_PORT = "<your MCP_HTTP_PORT>"
MCP_HTTP_ENDPOINT_PATH = "<your MCP_HTTP_ENDPOINT_PATH>"
MCP_AUTH_MODE = "<your MCP_AUTH_MODE>"
MCP_LOG_LEVEL = "<your MCP_LOG_LEVEL>"Add to ~/.codex/config.toml. Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.
Remote · HTTP
https://arxiv.caseyjhand.com/mcpSettings → Connectors → “Add custom connector”, then paste this URL.
npm package
{
"mcpServers": {
"arxiv-mcp-server": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@cyanheads/arxiv-mcp-server",
"run",
"start:stdio"
],
"env": {
"ARXIV_API_BASE_URL": "<your ARXIV_API_BASE_URL>",
"ARXIV_REQUEST_DELAY_MS": "<your ARXIV_REQUEST_DELAY_MS>",
"ARXIV_CONTENT_TIMEOUT_MS": "<your ARXIV_CONTENT_TIMEOUT_MS>",
"ARXIV_API_TIMEOUT_MS": "<your ARXIV_API_TIMEOUT_MS>",
"MCP_LOG_LEVEL": "<your MCP_LOG_LEVEL>"
}
}
}
}Add to claude_desktop_config.json (Settings → Developer → Edit Config). Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.
npm package
{
"mcpServers": {
"arxiv-mcp-server": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@cyanheads/arxiv-mcp-server",
"run",
"start:http"
],
"env": {
"ARXIV_API_BASE_URL": "<your ARXIV_API_BASE_URL>",
"ARXIV_REQUEST_DELAY_MS": "<your ARXIV_REQUEST_DELAY_MS>",
"ARXIV_CONTENT_TIMEOUT_MS": "<your ARXIV_CONTENT_TIMEOUT_MS>",
"ARXIV_API_TIMEOUT_MS": "<your ARXIV_API_TIMEOUT_MS>",
"MCP_HTTP_HOST": "<your MCP_HTTP_HOST>",
"MCP_HTTP_PORT": "<your MCP_HTTP_PORT>",
"MCP_HTTP_ENDPOINT_PATH": "<your MCP_HTTP_ENDPOINT_PATH>",
"MCP_AUTH_MODE": "<your MCP_AUTH_MODE>",
"MCP_LOG_LEVEL": "<your MCP_LOG_LEVEL>"
}
}
}
}Add to claude_desktop_config.json (Settings → Developer → Edit Config). Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.
Remote · HTTP
{
"mcpServers": {
"arxiv-mcp-server": {
"url": "https://arxiv.caseyjhand.com/mcp"
}
}
}Add to ~/.cursor/mcp.json (global) or .cursor/mcp.json (per project).
npm package
{
"mcpServers": {
"arxiv-mcp-server": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@cyanheads/arxiv-mcp-server",
"run",
"start:stdio"
],
"env": {
"ARXIV_API_BASE_URL": "<your ARXIV_API_BASE_URL>",
"ARXIV_REQUEST_DELAY_MS": "<your ARXIV_REQUEST_DELAY_MS>",
"ARXIV_CONTENT_TIMEOUT_MS": "<your ARXIV_CONTENT_TIMEOUT_MS>",
"ARXIV_API_TIMEOUT_MS": "<your ARXIV_API_TIMEOUT_MS>",
"MCP_LOG_LEVEL": "<your MCP_LOG_LEVEL>"
}
}
}
}Add to ~/.cursor/mcp.json (global) or .cursor/mcp.json (per project). Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.
npm package
{
"mcpServers": {
"arxiv-mcp-server": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@cyanheads/arxiv-mcp-server",
"run",
"start:http"
],
"env": {
"ARXIV_API_BASE_URL": "<your ARXIV_API_BASE_URL>",
"ARXIV_REQUEST_DELAY_MS": "<your ARXIV_REQUEST_DELAY_MS>",
"ARXIV_CONTENT_TIMEOUT_MS": "<your ARXIV_CONTENT_TIMEOUT_MS>",
"ARXIV_API_TIMEOUT_MS": "<your ARXIV_API_TIMEOUT_MS>",
"MCP_HTTP_HOST": "<your MCP_HTTP_HOST>",
"MCP_HTTP_PORT": "<your MCP_HTTP_PORT>",
"MCP_HTTP_ENDPOINT_PATH": "<your MCP_HTTP_ENDPOINT_PATH>",
"MCP_AUTH_MODE": "<your MCP_AUTH_MODE>",
"MCP_LOG_LEVEL": "<your MCP_LOG_LEVEL>"
}
}
}
}Add to ~/.cursor/mcp.json (global) or .cursor/mcp.json (per project). Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.
Remote · HTTP
{
"servers": {
"arxiv-mcp-server": {
"type": "http",
"url": "https://arxiv.caseyjhand.com/mcp"
}
}
}Save as .vscode/mcp.json in your workspace.
npm package
{
"servers": {
"arxiv-mcp-server": {
"type": "stdio",
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@cyanheads/arxiv-mcp-server",
"run",
"start:stdio"
],
"env": {
"ARXIV_API_BASE_URL": "<your ARXIV_API_BASE_URL>",
"ARXIV_REQUEST_DELAY_MS": "<your ARXIV_REQUEST_DELAY_MS>",
"ARXIV_CONTENT_TIMEOUT_MS": "<your ARXIV_CONTENT_TIMEOUT_MS>",
"ARXIV_API_TIMEOUT_MS": "<your ARXIV_API_TIMEOUT_MS>",
"MCP_LOG_LEVEL": "<your MCP_LOG_LEVEL>"
}
}
}
}Save as .vscode/mcp.json in your workspace. Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.
npm package
{
"servers": {
"arxiv-mcp-server": {
"type": "stdio",
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@cyanheads/arxiv-mcp-server",
"run",
"start:http"
],
"env": {
"ARXIV_API_BASE_URL": "<your ARXIV_API_BASE_URL>",
"ARXIV_REQUEST_DELAY_MS": "<your ARXIV_REQUEST_DELAY_MS>",
"ARXIV_CONTENT_TIMEOUT_MS": "<your ARXIV_CONTENT_TIMEOUT_MS>",
"ARXIV_API_TIMEOUT_MS": "<your ARXIV_API_TIMEOUT_MS>",
"MCP_HTTP_HOST": "<your MCP_HTTP_HOST>",
"MCP_HTTP_PORT": "<your MCP_HTTP_PORT>",
"MCP_HTTP_ENDPOINT_PATH": "<your MCP_HTTP_ENDPOINT_PATH>",
"MCP_AUTH_MODE": "<your MCP_AUTH_MODE>",
"MCP_LOG_LEVEL": "<your MCP_LOG_LEVEL>"
}
}
}
}Save as .vscode/mcp.json in your workspace. Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.
Remote · HTTP
{
"mcpServers": {
"arxiv-mcp-server": {
"serverUrl": "https://arxiv.caseyjhand.com/mcp"
}
}
}Add to ~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json.
npm package
{
"mcpServers": {
"arxiv-mcp-server": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@cyanheads/arxiv-mcp-server",
"run",
"start:stdio"
],
"env": {
"ARXIV_API_BASE_URL": "<your ARXIV_API_BASE_URL>",
"ARXIV_REQUEST_DELAY_MS": "<your ARXIV_REQUEST_DELAY_MS>",
"ARXIV_CONTENT_TIMEOUT_MS": "<your ARXIV_CONTENT_TIMEOUT_MS>",
"ARXIV_API_TIMEOUT_MS": "<your ARXIV_API_TIMEOUT_MS>",
"MCP_LOG_LEVEL": "<your MCP_LOG_LEVEL>"
}
}
}
}Add to ~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json. Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.
npm package
{
"mcpServers": {
"arxiv-mcp-server": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@cyanheads/arxiv-mcp-server",
"run",
"start:http"
],
"env": {
"ARXIV_API_BASE_URL": "<your ARXIV_API_BASE_URL>",
"ARXIV_REQUEST_DELAY_MS": "<your ARXIV_REQUEST_DELAY_MS>",
"ARXIV_CONTENT_TIMEOUT_MS": "<your ARXIV_CONTENT_TIMEOUT_MS>",
"ARXIV_API_TIMEOUT_MS": "<your ARXIV_API_TIMEOUT_MS>",
"MCP_HTTP_HOST": "<your MCP_HTTP_HOST>",
"MCP_HTTP_PORT": "<your MCP_HTTP_PORT>",
"MCP_HTTP_ENDPOINT_PATH": "<your MCP_HTTP_ENDPOINT_PATH>",
"MCP_AUTH_MODE": "<your MCP_AUTH_MODE>",
"MCP_LOG_LEVEL": "<your MCP_LOG_LEVEL>"
}
}
}
}Add to ~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json. Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.
Remote · HTTP
{
"mcpServers": {
"arxiv-mcp-server": {
"url": "https://arxiv.caseyjhand.com/mcp"
}
}
}npm package
{
"mcpServers": {
"arxiv-mcp-server": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@cyanheads/arxiv-mcp-server",
"run",
"start:stdio"
],
"env": {
"ARXIV_API_BASE_URL": "<your ARXIV_API_BASE_URL>",
"ARXIV_REQUEST_DELAY_MS": "<your ARXIV_REQUEST_DELAY_MS>",
"ARXIV_CONTENT_TIMEOUT_MS": "<your ARXIV_CONTENT_TIMEOUT_MS>",
"ARXIV_API_TIMEOUT_MS": "<your ARXIV_API_TIMEOUT_MS>",
"MCP_LOG_LEVEL": "<your MCP_LOG_LEVEL>"
}
}
}
}Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.
npm package
{
"mcpServers": {
"arxiv-mcp-server": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@cyanheads/arxiv-mcp-server",
"run",
"start:http"
],
"env": {
"ARXIV_API_BASE_URL": "<your ARXIV_API_BASE_URL>",
"ARXIV_REQUEST_DELAY_MS": "<your ARXIV_REQUEST_DELAY_MS>",
"ARXIV_CONTENT_TIMEOUT_MS": "<your ARXIV_CONTENT_TIMEOUT_MS>",
"ARXIV_API_TIMEOUT_MS": "<your ARXIV_API_TIMEOUT_MS>",
"MCP_HTTP_HOST": "<your MCP_HTTP_HOST>",
"MCP_HTTP_PORT": "<your MCP_HTTP_PORT>",
"MCP_HTTP_ENDPOINT_PATH": "<your MCP_HTTP_ENDPOINT_PATH>",
"MCP_AUTH_MODE": "<your MCP_AUTH_MODE>",
"MCP_LOG_LEVEL": "<your MCP_LOG_LEVEL>"
}
}
}
}Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.
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REGISTRIES
Listed on 3 registries
ORGANIZATION
cyanheads
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VERSIONS
Available versions (36)
| Version | Published |
|---|---|
| 1.5.1 | Aug 22, 2026 |
| 1.5.0 | Jul 27, 2026 |
| 1.4.0 | Jul 27, 2026 |
| 1.3.1 | Jul 27, 2026 |
| 1.3.0 | Jul 26, 2026 |
| 1.2.16 | Jul 26, 2026 |
| 1.2.15 | Jun 20, 2026 |
| 1.2.14 | Jun 15, 2026 |
| 1.2.13 | Jun 2, 2026 |
| 1.2.12 | Jun 2, 2026 |
| 1.2.11 | May 31, 2026 |
| 1.2.10 | May 30, 2026 |
| 1.2.9 | May 29, 2026 |
| 1.2.8 | May 29, 2026 |
| 1.2.7 | May 27, 2026 |
| 1.2.6 | May 23, 2026 |
| 1.2.5 | May 22, 2026 |
| 1.2.4 | May 22, 2026 |
| 1.2.3 | May 22, 2026 |
| 1.2.2 | May 22, 2026 |
| 1.2.1 | May 22, 2026 |
| 1.2.0 | May 22, 2026 |
| 0.1.19 | May 18, 2026 |
| 0.1.18 | May 16, 2026 |
| 0.1.17 | May 8, 2026 |
| 0.1.16 | May 5, 2026 |
| 0.1.15 | Apr 30, 2026 |
| 0.1.14 | Apr 30, 2026 |
| 0.1.13 | Apr 27, 2026 |
| 0.1.12 | Apr 24, 2026 |
| 0.1.11 | Apr 24, 2026 |
| 0.1.10 | Apr 24, 2026 |
| 0.1.9 | Apr 21, 2026 |
| 0.1.8 | Apr 19, 2026 |
| 0.1.7 | Mar 30, 2026 |
| 0.1.0 | Nov 25, 2024 |
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
- Who maintains Arxiv MCP Server?
- Arxiv MCP Server is maintained by cyanheads, which publishes 131 MCP servers (2112 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 and Glama.
- How many versions does Arxiv MCP Server have?
- MCP Toplist tracks 36 versions of Arxiv MCP Server, most recently published on Aug 22, 2026.
- Where can I find the source code for Arxiv MCP Server?
- The source code for Arxiv MCP Server is hosted at github.com/cyanheads/arxiv-mcp-server.
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