Crossref Scholarly Data
Let your agent search Crossref’s scholarly graph for papers, journals, and funders while you validate ideas or write research-heavy docs.
Overview
Crossref MCP Server is an Idea-phase MCP server that searches 150M+ academic works, journals, and funders through the Crossref API via a hosted streamable-http endpoint.
What is this MCP server?
- Search 150M+ scholarly works via Crossref-backed tools
- Journal and funder metadata alongside work records
- Hosted Apify actor remote: streamable-http MCP
- Open-source repo on GitHub (Taru0208/crossref-mcp-server) v1.1.0
- 150M+ academic works searchable via Crossref API
- Server version 1.1.0
- Remote: aligned-kettledrum--crossref-mcp-server.apify.actor/mcp
What problem does it solve?
Solo builders lose hours manually searching papers and metadata when an agent could query Crossref directly.
Who is it for?
Researchers, deep-tech founders, and technical writers who need DOI-grade references inside the agent loop.
Skip if: Builders who only need casual web search, teams blocked from using Apify remotes, or non-academic CRUD apps with no citation needs.
What do I get? / Deliverables
After connecting the Apify-hosted MCP remote, your agent returns structured scholarly hits you can cite in specs, posts, or prototypes.
- Agent-driven Crossref search results for works, journals, and funders
- Citable metadata snippets for specs and content drafts
- Repeatable literature scans without manual portal switching
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Journey fit
Early journey research—citations and literature scans happen before you commit to a technical approach or market claim. Crossref search is pure discovery and evidence gathering, which maps directly to the research subphase under Idea.
How it compares
Scholarly metadata MCP over Crossref, not a general Google Search or browser automation skill.
Common Questions / FAQ
Who is Crossref MCP Server for?
It is for solo builders and researchers who want agents to query Crossref for papers, journals, and funders with structured tool output.
When should I use Crossref MCP Server?
Use it during idea and validation research when you need literature evidence, venue lists, or funder metadata before committing to a build.
How do I add Crossref MCP Server to my agent?
Add the streamable-http remote https://aligned-kettledrum--crossref-mcp-server.apify.actor/mcp per your MCP client docs and optional Apify account requirements.