How do I download files with annas-archive-mcp?

Files can be downloaded directly using their MD5 hash. This feature requires setting your `ANNAS_SECRET_KEY` and `ANNAS_DOWNLOAD_PATH` environment variables.

Is an API key required for all functions of annas-archive-mcp?

No, an `ANNAS_SECRET_KEY` is only required for downloading files. Searching and retrieving detailed metadata work without an API key.

Can I resolve DOIs to find content using this tool?

Yes, the tool includes a `lookup_doi` function that resolves Digital Object Identifiers (DOIs) into paper metadata and associated downloadable MD5 hashes.

What types of content can I search for using this tool?

You can search across various content types, including books (fiction, non-fiction, comics), journals, magazines, and standards documents, with configurable result limits.

Anna's Archive

Name: Anna's Archive
Author: ball2jh

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生产力与工作流

学习与文档

网络抓取与数据收集

Provides programmatic access to Anna's Archive for searching, downloading, and retrieving content metadata.

Anna's Archive is a Go-based MCP server designed to interface with Anna's Archive, one of the largest open-access archives available. It enables users to perform comprehensive searches across various content types, download resources using MD5 hashes, resolve DOIs to paper metadata, and fetch detailed information for specific items. Built for compatibility with MCP clients like Claude Code, this tool streamlines the process of integrating Anna's Archive's vast collection into automated workflows and AI-driven applications, offering robust configuration options and resilient network interactions.

主要功能

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02Download files directly using MD5 hashes with specified filenames and formats

03Resolve Digital Object Identifiers (DOIs) to paper metadata and associated download hashes

04Retrieve comprehensive metadata for any item by its MD5 hash, including community statistics

05Search across multiple content types (books, journals, magazines, etc.) with configurable limits

06Configurable through environment variables for API keys, download paths, HTTP timeouts, and logging

使用案例

01Automating the discovery and acquisition of academic papers, books, or journals for research

02Integrating Anna's Archive's capabilities into AI assistant workflows for content retrieval and analysis

03Building custom applications that require programmatic access to a vast digital library