Crossref MCP Server
by smaboundlessio.github.SMABoundless/crossrefv1.0.0
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Install Crossref MCP server
Install in Claude Code
claude mcp add crossref -- uvx crossref-mcp-serverInstall in Cursor
{
"mcpServers": {
"crossref": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"crossref-mcp-server"
]
}
}
}Add to ~/.cursor/mcp.json (global) or .cursor/mcp.json (project).
Install in Claude Desktop
{
"mcpServers": {
"crossref": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"crossref-mcp-server"
]
}
}
}Settings → Developer → Edit Config (claude_desktop_config.json), then restart.
Install in VS Code
{
"servers": {
"crossref": {
"type": "stdio",
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"crossref-mcp-server"
]
}
}
}Add to .vscode/mcp.json in your workspace.
Install in Windsurf
{
"mcpServers": {
"crossref": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"crossref-mcp-server"
]
}
}
}Add to ~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json.
Configuration
| Variable | Required | Secret | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| CROSSREF_MAILTO | — | — | Your email for Crossref polite pool (better rate limits, no key needed) |
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Last commit (default branch)
2026-07-04 · 3mo ago · GitHub
Latest release
no data · GitHub
Package published
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Registry entry updated
2026-07-04 · 3mo ago · official registry · v1.0.0
FAQ
›How do I install the Crossref MCP server in Claude Code?
Run: claude mcp add crossref -- uvx crossref-mcp-server. For Cursor, VS Code, Claude Desktop and Windsurf, use the install tabs above.
›Does Crossref require an API key?
No required environment variables are declared in its published metadata.
›Can I use Crossref as a remote (hosted) MCP server?
No hosted endpoint is published; it runs locally over stdio.
›Is Crossref in the official MCP registry?
Yes, as io.github.SMABoundless/crossref.