How do I fix the 'Docker not found' error?

The setup skill provides a guided installation process to ensure Docker is correctly installed and accessible by your Claude Code environment.

Why does Paper Search require Docker?

Paper Search often runs as an MCP server within a Docker container to ensure a consistent and isolated environment for querying academic databases safely.

Can I disable Paper Search if I don't need it?

Yes, you can use the /mcp command suggested by this skill to disable the integration and prevent unwanted error messages.

What command triggers this setup skill?

You can run /paper-search-tools:setup directly within Claude Code to begin the configuration and troubleshooting process.

What should I do if the Paper Search connection fails?

You should ensure Docker Desktop is running and then restart Claude Code. This skill includes a quick fix command to help refresh the connection.

Paper Search Tools Setup

Name: Paper Search Tools Setup
Author: fcakyon

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Deployment & DevOps

Configures and troubleshoots the Paper Search MCP integration for Claude Code to enable seamless academic research capabilities.

About

This skill provides a streamlined setup process and diagnostic guide for the Paper Search MCP server within Claude Code. It identifies and resolves common environment issues such as Docker connectivity problems, missing dependencies, and server errors, ensuring a stable integration for users who need to search and analyze academic papers. By providing quick-fix commands and configuration management, it eliminates the manual overhead of setting up complex research integrations and helps maintain a robust development environment.

Key Features

247 GitHub stars
Step-by-step MCP server configuration and troubleshooting
Quick-fix commands for common connection and 'not found' errors
Diagnostic support for specific Paper Search MCP error messages
Automated Docker environment verification and installation guidance
Integration management for enabling or disabling research tools via /mcp

Use Cases

Initial configuration of Paper Search integration for a new Claude Code setup
Troubleshooting MCP server crashes or paper search failures
Resolving Docker-related connectivity errors when using research tools

About

Key Features

247 GitHub stars
Step-by-step MCP server configuration and troubleshooting
Quick-fix commands for common connection and 'not found' errors
Diagnostic support for specific Paper Search MCP error messages
Automated Docker environment verification and installation guidance
Integration management for enabling or disabling research tools via /mcp

Use Cases

Initial configuration of Paper Search integration for a new Claude Code setup
Troubleshooting MCP server crashes or paper search failures
Resolving Docker-related connectivity errors when using research tools