UniArticles FAQs

Question 1

How can I integrate UniArticles with my LLM client?

Accepted Answer

The recommended method is direct integration via its PyPI package. Simply add a configuration block to your LLM client's Model Context Protocol (MCP) settings, specifying `uvx uniarticles-mcp` as the command, along with your necessary API keys as environment variables.

Question 2

Which academic databases can I search with UniArticles?

Accepted Answer

UniArticles supports comprehensive searching across Scopus, ArXiv, and Semantic Scholar. It provides a unified interface while also offering specific functionalities for each source, such as Scopus quota checks or ArXiv PDF downloads.

Question 3

What is UniArticles?

Accepted Answer

UniArticles is a unified academic literature retrieval server implementing the Model Context Protocol (MCP). It aggregates and queries research papers from multiple academic databases like Scopus, ArXiv, and Semantic Scholar via a single, standardized API for large language model (LLM) agents.

Question 4

How does UniArticles benefit LLM agents and their users?

Accepted Answer

UniArticles provides LLM agents with standardized JSON output for consistent parsing, simplifying the integration of academic literature into LLM clients (e.g., Claude Desktop, Cherry Studio). This streamlines research workflows and enhances the LLM's contextual understanding of scholarly content.

Question 5

Are API keys required to use UniArticles' features?

Accepted Answer

Yes, an API key is required for Scopus features (mandatory for full functionality) and highly recommended for Semantic Scholar to avoid severe rate limits and result restrictions. ArXiv functions can generally be used without an API key.

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