Crossref

Crossref provides DOI registration and rich scholarly metadata. Use the Crossref REST API to search works and fetch metadata by DOI.

This Crossref MCP server is compatible with any MCP client including Claude Desktop, Cursor, and other Model Context Protocol implementations.

Search & Discovery

NONE, FIELDS

Search Crossref for works and return the raw Crossref items (includes DOI field when present).

Fetch a Crossref work by DOI and return the Crossref message object.

CategorySearch & Discovery

Auth TypeNONE, FIELDS

AddedDecember 27, 2025

UpdatedFebruary 1, 2026

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