CiteGuard
Rank #35,658io.github.lonexreb/retractguard
Open watchdog for retracted & problematic citations: Retraction Watch, OpenAlex, Crossref.
What you can do with CiteGuard
CiteGuard is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server published by lonexreb. It ranks #35,658 of 146,168 active servers on MCP Toplist. CiteGuard is listed across 2 registries — Official MCP and Glama, with 2 tracked versions. It was first listed on Jul 11, 2026 and most recently updated on Jul 16, 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.
What CiteGuard can and cannot do
Not verifiedMCP Toplist has not catalogued this server's tools or limitations. The repository README lists them.
What you need before using CiteGuard
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 Oct 17, 2026. Not independently verified by MCP Toplist.
- OPENALEX_API_KEY · optional
- CITEGUARD_MAILTO · optional
Connect CiteGuard and confirm it works
claude mcp add retractguard -e "OPENALEX_API_KEY=<your OPENALEX_API_KEY>" -e "CITEGUARD_MAILTO=<your CITEGUARD_MAILTO>" -- uvx retractguardReplace each placeholder with your own value before saving.
[mcp_servers.retractguard]
command = "uvx"
args = ["retractguard"]
[mcp_servers.retractguard.env]
OPENALEX_API_KEY = "<your OPENALEX_API_KEY>"
CITEGUARD_MAILTO = "<your CITEGUARD_MAILTO>"Add to ~/.codex/config.toml. Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.
{
"mcpServers": {
"retractguard": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"retractguard"
],
"env": {
"OPENALEX_API_KEY": "<your OPENALEX_API_KEY>",
"CITEGUARD_MAILTO": "<your CITEGUARD_MAILTO>"
}
}
}
}Add to claude_desktop_config.json (Settings → Developer → Edit Config). Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.
{
"mcpServers": {
"retractguard": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"retractguard"
],
"env": {
"OPENALEX_API_KEY": "<your OPENALEX_API_KEY>",
"CITEGUARD_MAILTO": "<your CITEGUARD_MAILTO>"
}
}
}
}Add to ~/.cursor/mcp.json (global) or .cursor/mcp.json (per project). Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.
{
"servers": {
"retractguard": {
"type": "stdio",
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"retractguard"
],
"env": {
"OPENALEX_API_KEY": "<your OPENALEX_API_KEY>",
"CITEGUARD_MAILTO": "<your CITEGUARD_MAILTO>"
}
}
}
}Save as .vscode/mcp.json in your workspace. Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.
{
"mcpServers": {
"retractguard": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"retractguard"
],
"env": {
"OPENALEX_API_KEY": "<your OPENALEX_API_KEY>",
"CITEGUARD_MAILTO": "<your CITEGUARD_MAILTO>"
}
}
}
}Add to ~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json. Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.
{
"mcpServers": {
"retractguard": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"retractguard"
],
"env": {
"OPENALEX_API_KEY": "<your OPENALEX_API_KEY>",
"CITEGUARD_MAILTO": "<your CITEGUARD_MAILTO>"
}
}
}
}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 CiteGuardyet; the list above is its publisher's other servers.
What changed, and when this was checked
- First listed
- Jul 11, 2026
- Latest version published
- Jul 16, 2026
- Version history
- 2 versions tracked (below)
- Requirements evidence
- Declared by the Official MCP Registry, last synced Oct 17, 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 17, 2026
- Official MCP ↗listed since Jul 24, 2026 · still listed
- Glama ↗listed since Jul 31, 2026 · still listed
Do you maintain CiteGuard? to correct or enrich this profile.
Available versions (2)
| Version | Published |
|---|---|
| 0.1.2 | Jul 16, 2026 |
| 0.1.1 | Jul 13, 2026 |
Ranks ahead of 110,510 of 146,168 servers on MCP Toplist.
Show your rank
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Frequently asked questions
- Who maintains CiteGuard?
- CiteGuard is maintained by lonexreb, which publishes 3 MCP servers (2 total versions) tracked on MCP Toplist.
- Is CiteGuard listed on the Official MCP Registry?
- Yes — CiteGuard is listed on the Official MCP Registry, alongside Glama.
- How many versions does CiteGuard have?
- MCP Toplist tracks 2 versions of CiteGuard, most recently published on Jul 16, 2026.
- Where can I find the source code for CiteGuard?
- The source code for CiteGuard is hosted at github.com/lonexreb/cite-guard.
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