Research Scan MCP Server
by synectic-researchorg.synectic/research-scanv0.6.1
Research Scan finds and verifies the 5–10 recent papers that matter most for a research question.
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Install Research Scan MCP server
Install in Claude Code
claude mcp add research-scan -- uvx research-scanInstall in Cursor
{
"mcpServers": {
"research-scan": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"research-scan"
]
}
}
}Add to ~/.cursor/mcp.json (global) or .cursor/mcp.json (project).
Install in Claude Desktop
{
"mcpServers": {
"research-scan": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"research-scan"
]
}
}
}Settings → Developer → Edit Config (claude_desktop_config.json), then restart.
Install in VS Code
{
"servers": {
"research-scan": {
"type": "stdio",
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"research-scan"
]
}
}
}Add to .vscode/mcp.json in your workspace.
Install in Windsurf
{
"mcpServers": {
"research-scan": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"research-scan"
]
}
}
}Add to ~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json.
Freshness
Maintained — last maintenance signal 42d ago. The newest of the signals below sets the band.
Last commit (default branch)
2026-08-28 · 42d ago · GitHub
Latest release
2026-08-28 · 42d ago · GitHub · v0.6.1
Package published
no data · npm/PyPI
Registry entry updated
2026-08-28 · 42d ago · official registry · v0.6.1
FAQ
›How do I install the Research Scan MCP server in Claude Code?
Run: claude mcp add research-scan -- uvx research-scan. For Cursor, VS Code, Claude Desktop and Windsurf, use the install tabs above.
›Does Research Scan require an API key?
No required environment variables are declared in its published metadata.
›Can I use Research Scan as a remote (hosted) MCP server?
No hosted endpoint is published; it runs locally over stdio.
›Is Research Scan in the official MCP registry?
Yes, as org.synectic/research-scan.
Alternatives to Research Scan
Other science & research MCP servers.