Scholarly FAQs

Question 1

How do I install Scholarly?

Accepted Answer

Scholarly can be easily installed via Smithery or configured manually in your Claude Desktop environment. Docker support is also available for easy deployment.

Question 2

How can I debug Scholarly?

Accepted Answer

Debugging MCP servers can be challenging. We recommend using the MCP Inspector for the best debugging experience. You can launch the inspector via npm.

Question 3

What is Scholarly?

Accepted Answer

Scholarly is a tool that allows you to search for academic articles from various scholarly sources, starting with arXiv. It is designed for data scientists, researchers, and anyone needing access to accurate scientific literature.

Question 4

What is an MCP server, and why is Scholarly compatible?

Accepted Answer

MCP (Model Context Protocol) server compatibility allows Scholarly to integrate seamlessly with other tools and platforms within a larger data science ecosystem, allowing for easier workflow automation and integration.

Question 5

What features does Scholarly offer?

Accepted Answer

Scholarly currently offers the ability to search arXiv for academic articles. It is MCP server compatible and supports development and published server configurations.

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