Citepath MCP Server
by arif-jsio.github.arif-js/citepathv0.1.3
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Our reading of Citepath, from the data
Citepath is a documentation MCP server from arif-js, listed in the official MCP Registry.
We haven't measured its tool list yet, so its token cost is unknown.
With 0 GitHub stars it ranks #386 of 829 documentation servers we index.
It runs locally on your machine over stdio.
Install Citepath MCP server
Install in Claude Code
claude mcp add citepath-arif-js -- npx -y citepath mcpInstall in Cursor
{
"mcpServers": {
"citepath-arif-js": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"citepath",
"mcp"
]
}
}
}Add to ~/.cursor/mcp.json (global) or .cursor/mcp.json (project).
Install in Claude Desktop
{
"mcpServers": {
"citepath-arif-js": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"citepath",
"mcp"
]
}
}
}Settings → Developer → Edit Config (claude_desktop_config.json), then restart.
Install in VS Code
{
"servers": {
"citepath-arif-js": {
"type": "stdio",
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"citepath",
"mcp"
]
}
}
}Add to .vscode/mcp.json in your workspace.
Install in Windsurf
{
"mcpServers": {
"citepath-arif-js": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"citepath",
"mcp"
]
}
}
}Add to ~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json.
Freshness
Not enough public signals yet to judge maintenance.
Last commit (default branch)
2026-10-16 · 2d ago · GitHub
Latest release
2026-10-15 · 3d ago · GitHub · v0.1.3
Package published
no data · npm/PyPI
Registry entry updated
2026-10-15 · 3d ago · official registry · v0.1.3
How it compares in Documentation
Against the most-starred documentation servers we index. Token cost is per model turn, measured from each server's live tool list.
| Server | Stars | Tools | Tokens / turn | Freshness | Runs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citepath (this) | 0 | — | not measured | — | local |
| Context7 | 63,264 | 2 | 1,188 | Active | local + hosted |
| Context7 | 63,264 | — | not measured | Active | — |
| Docs | 28,892 | — | not measured | Active | local |
| React Spectrum | 15,963 | — | not measured | — | local |
| Docs | 12,599 | — | not measured | — | local |
FAQ
›How do I install the Citepath MCP server in Claude Code?
Run: claude mcp add citepath-arif-js -- npx -y citepath mcp. For Cursor, VS Code, Claude Desktop and Windsurf, use the install tabs above.
›Does Citepath require an API key?
No required environment variables are declared in its published metadata.
›Can I use Citepath as a remote (hosted) MCP server?
No hosted endpoint is published; it runs locally over stdio.
›Is Citepath in the official MCP registry?
Yes, as io.github.arif-js/citepath.
Sources and method
- Official MCP Registry entry
- updated 2026-10-15
- GitHub repository
- fetched 2026-10-19
- Package registry (npm / PyPI)
- listed
- Last checked against all sources
- 2026-10-19
The description, packages and links come from the maintainer's own published metadata. Token cost, security signals, freshness and the reading above are MCPSkillHub's own measurements; see the methodology. Spot an error? Request a correction or claim the listing.
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