OpenAlex

OpenAlex is an open catalog of the global research system. Search works, retrieve work metadata, and expand citations using an open citation graph.

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

Search & Discovery
NONE, FIELDS

Tools From This Provider (3)

Openalex Search Works

Search OpenAlex works (papers) and return metadata plus OpenAlex IDs. Use returned work IDs with openalex_get_work or openalex_list_citations.

Openalex Get Work

Fetch a single OpenAlex work by OpenAlex ID or DOI and return full metadata including referenced works and citation count.

Openalex List Citations

List OpenAlex works that cite the given work ID (citation expansion).

Provider Information

CategorySearch & Discovery
Auth TypeNONE, FIELDS
AddedDecember 27, 2025
UpdatedFebruary 1, 2026
Used By Tools
3

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