Open Alex MCP

@drAbreu

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6 months ago

research-and-data

# mcp

# model-context-protocol

# openalex

# academic-research

# author-disambiguation

# fastmcp

Professional MCP server for OpenAlex academic research - ML-powered author disambiguation, institution resolution, and comprehensive researcher profiles with ORCID integration Transform your AI assistant into a powerful academic research tool! This MCP server provides seamless access to OpenAlex's comprehensive database of 200+ million scholarly works and researchers. Features include intelligent author disambiguation using machine learning, automatic institution name expansion (MIT → Massachusetts Institute of Technology), ORCID-verified researcher profiles, and detailed academic metrics. Perfect for researchers, academics, and developers working with scholarly data.

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Overview

What is Open Alex MCP?

Open Alex MCP is a professional Model Context Protocol (MCP) server designed for academic research, providing ML-powered author disambiguation, institution resolution, and comprehensive researcher profiles with ORCID integration.

How to use Open Alex MCP?

To use Open Alex MCP, clone the repository from GitHub, set up a Python virtual environment, install the package, and run the server using the provided shell script. Configuration is required for integration with compatible clients.

Key features of Open Alex MCP?

ML-Powered Author Disambiguation
Automatic Institution Name Expansion
ORCID Integration for accurate researcher profiles
Detailed Confidence Scoring and Career Analysis
Rich Metadata and Structured Responses for automated systems

Use cases of Open Alex MCP?

Disambiguating authors in academic databases.
Resolving institution names for accurate citations.
Generating detailed researcher profiles for academic institutions.

FAQ from Open Alex MCP?

Can Open Alex MCP handle all academic fields?

Yes! It is designed to work across various academic disciplines.

Is Open Alex MCP free to use?

Yes! The server is open-source and free to use.

How does the author disambiguation work?

It uses advanced machine learning models to accurately identify authors based on their affiliations and research fields.

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Server Config

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "alex-mcp": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "--from",
        "git+https://github.com/drAbreu/alex-mcp.git",
        "alex-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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