CDS FAQs

Question 1

What kind of information can I retrieve about a document?

Accepted Answer

You can retrieve comprehensive document details including full abstracts, author lists, publication metadata, and direct download URLs for associated files, providing complete access to the document's content and context.

Question 2

How can developers integrate CDS into their environment?

Accepted Answer

CDS can be easily installed via `pip` or run directly with `uvx`. It offers seamless integration with popular AI coding assistants and IDEs such as Claude Desktop, Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, and Gemini CLI, making it a versatile developer tool.

Question 3

What is the CDS tool?

Accepted Answer

CDS (CERN Document Server) is an MCP (Model Context Protocol) server that integrates with the CERN Document Server, enabling programmatic search, retrieval, and access to scientific document information and files for developers.

Question 4

What key features does the CDS tool offer?

Accepted Answer

The tool allows you to search CDS documents using filters (experiments, types, date ranges), retrieve detailed document information (abstracts, authors, metadata), access document files with download URLs, and browse available experiments and document types.

Question 5

Can I access restricted CERN documents using CDS?

Accepted Answer

Currently, CDS primarily accesses public records. While a temporary workaround using browser session cookies can provide access to some restricted content, proper CERN Single Sign-On (SSO) integration is planned for future releases to support secure access.

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