Scholarly / Papers data for AI agents
Open-access research: OpenAlex catalog (~250M works) plus arXiv/PMC full-text search. Where the upstream source provides it, the response includes a timestamp or freshness note.
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How to connect
These Scholarly / Papers tools use the same LiveDataLink endpoint as the rest of the catalog. Add it to an MCP client that supports Streamable HTTP and include your bearer key. Each source has its own coverage, update schedule, and credential requirements; those limits are listed in the catalog and response notes.
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"mcpServers": {
"livedatalink": {
"url": "https://livedatalink.ai/mcp",
"headers": { "Authorization": "Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" }
}
}
}Once connected, call any tool below. The free tier covers 1,000 queries each month across the 377-tool catalog, with no credit card.
Scholarly / Papers tools (5)
| paper_search | Search ~250M scholarly works by keyword, author, year, open access. |
| paper_details | Full metadata by OpenAlex id or DOI, with open-access URL. |
| paper_fulltext_search | Search INSIDE the indexed open-access corpus and get passages. |
| paper_get_text | Read an indexed paper's full text, paginated by passage. |
| paper_status | Catalog coverage and indexed-corpus status by source. |
Common queries this domain answers: paper · papers · research · scholarly · academic · journal · article · publication · openalex · arxiv · pubmed · pmc · doi · citation · preprint · study · peer reviewed · science.
Why LiveDataLink for Scholarly / Papers
- One key, 81 domains. These tools sit alongside FMCSA carrier safety, sanctions screening, SEC filings, courts, Census, and FRED through the same endpoint. Source coverage and credentials vary by tool.
- Check source terms. Sourced from OpenAlex + arXiv/PMC; review its attribution and redistribution rules before shipping results.
- For agent workflows. Read-only annotated MCP tools over Streamable HTTP with Bearer auth. Use them with clients that support this transport, including compatible Claude, Cursor, and n8n setups.
FAQ
- What can I look up in Scholarly / Papers?
- Open-access research: OpenAlex catalog (~250M works) plus arXiv/PMC full-text search. The catalog has 5 tools, including paper_search, paper_details, paper_fulltext_search, paper_get_text, paper_status. They are available over the Model Context Protocol at https://livedatalink.ai/mcp. Coverage and update timing come from OpenAlex + arXiv/PMC.
- How do I connect these tools?
- Add https://livedatalink.ai/mcp as a Streamable HTTP MCP server in Claude, Cursor, n8n, or another compatible client, then send an "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" header. A free key includes 1,000 queries/month with no card at https://livedatalink.ai/signup/free. The same key works across domains, although some upstream sources have their own credentials or limits.
- Can I reuse the results in my product?
- That depends on OpenAlex + arXiv/PMC's terms. Check its attribution and redistribution rules before shipping results to customers. LiveDataLink's free tier includes 1,000 queries/month, and paid plans start at $10/month.