HasData/google-scholar-mcp

Overview

MCP server for Google Scholar that supports paper searches with Scholar operators, year ranges, cited-by and all-versions lookups. Provides citations in five styles with BibTeX export. Offers 1,000 free credits per month.

Best for

Best for
Developers building MCP-based research assistants

Use cases

• Search papers using Scholar operators and year filters
• Look up cited-by and all-versions for a paper
• Export citations in five styles with BibTeX

How to use

Tested with

Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, Windsurf, VS Code

Notes

MCP server for Google Scholar that supports paper searches with Scholar operators, year ranges, cited-by and all-versions lookups. Provides citations in five styles with BibTeX export. Offers 1,000 free credits per month.

15 stars on GitHub. Last updated 2026-09-14. Licensed MIT.

Use cases

• Search papers using Scholar operators and year filters
• Look up cited-by and all-versions for a paper
• Export citations in five styles with BibTeX

Pros

• Free monthly credit allowance
• Supports multiple citation styles and BibTeX
• Simple JavaScript implementation

Cons

• Small user base with only 15 stars
• Usage limited by credit system
• Depends on Google Scholar availability

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