Scite MCP Server
ai.scite/mcpv1.0.0
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Install Scite MCP server
Install in Claude Code
claude mcp add --transport http scite https://api.scite.ai/mcpInstall in Cursor
{
"mcpServers": {
"scite": {
"url": "https://api.scite.ai/mcp"
}
}
}Install in Claude Desktop
{
"mcpServers": {
"scite": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"mcp-remote",
"https://api.scite.ai/mcp"
]
}
}
}Or add it as a custom connector under Settings → Connectors. The config above bridges via mcp-remote.
Install in VS Code
{
"servers": {
"scite": {
"type": "http",
"url": "https://api.scite.ai/mcp"
}
}
}Install in Windsurf
{
"mcpServers": {
"scite": {
"serverUrl": "https://api.scite.ai/mcp"
}
}
}Remote endpoints
- streamable-http
https://api.scite.ai/mcp
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2026-02-27 · 7mo ago · official registry · v1.0.0
FAQ
›How do I install the Scite MCP server in Claude Code?
Run: claude mcp add --transport http scite https://api.scite.ai/mcp. For Cursor, VS Code, Claude Desktop and Windsurf, use the install tabs above.
›Does Scite require an API key?
No required environment variables are declared in its published metadata.
›Can I use Scite as a remote (hosted) MCP server?
Yes. It is a hosted MCP server; connect to its URL with any client that supports remote MCP.
›Is Scite in the official MCP registry?
Yes, as ai.scite/mcp.
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