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Install Command
npx -y openalex-mcpClaude Desktop Config
{"command": "npx", "args": ["-y", "openalex-mcp"]}OpenAlex is an officially maintained MCP server in the AI & ML category, developed by OurResearch. It runs locally on your machine, keeping your data private and giving you full control over the connection. AI engineers can use it to chain models and pipelines into more powerful workflows.
About OpenAlex
A massive open-source database for AI to research millions of authors, works, venues and institutions without paywalls.
Who Should Use OpenAlex?
- 1Search and retrieve information using natural language
- 2Chain AI models and pipelines through a unified MCP interface
- 3Let Claude orchestrate other AI tools and models
- 4Integrate embeddings, image generation, or speech APIs into your workflow
How to Install OpenAlex
Before you start
You will need Node.js (v18 or later) installed on your machine — download it from nodejs.org if you haven't already.
- 1Open a terminal (Terminal on Mac, Command Prompt or PowerShell on Windows).
- 2Paste the install command above and press Enter — Node.js will download and run the server automatically.
- 3Add the server to your Claude Desktop config file (see the JSON snippet above) and restart Claude.
The Claude Desktop config snippet above can be copied and pasted directly into your claude_desktop_config.json file — no editing required.
How OpenAlex Compares
✦It is an officially maintained server — unlike community alternatives, it is built and supported by the original project team, ensuring compatibility with upstream changes.
✦It runs entirely on your local machine, so no data leaves your environment — important for teams with privacy or compliance requirements.
✦It is distributed as an npm package, making version management and updates straightforward with a single `npm update` command.
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