
ScholarXIV MCP
from OctagonAI
MCP to access ScholarXIV
For the complete documentation index, see llms.txt .
title: 'Developer Platform' description: 'Papers API access powered by your ScholarXIV subscription. Create keys, test in the dashboard, and search millions of papers.' related:
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dashboard
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papers-api
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papers-api/authentication
Developer Platform
Access the Papers API using the same subscription that powers your account.
Your plan (Free, Plus, or Pro) directly controls API key quotas and rate limits. Higher plans unlock more keys and significantly higher hourly throughput.
Subscriptions & Limits
Your plan (Free, Plus, or Pro) controls API key quotas, hourly rate limits, and maximum results per request. Limits are evaluated live from your current subscription on every call.
See the dedicated Rate Limits & Quotas page for the full table, rolling window details, and what happens on plan changes or downgrades.
Products
Product Status Primary Use Papers API Available Search and retrieve structured paper metadata ScholarXIV MCP Available Agent and tool integrations Abstract Model Coming soon Academic writing assistance
Next Steps
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Using the Dashboard โ manage keys, test live requests, monitor usage.
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Papers API Overview โ endpoints and response format.
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Authentication โ key format and headers.
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Search โ simple vs advanced queries with filters.
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Rate Limits & Quotas โ entitlements, plan changes, and 429 behavior.
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Code Examples โ all ready-to-use snippets and patterns.
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Errors โ status codes and troubleshooting.
[!NOTE]
All examples target production at https://scholarxiv.com. Replace the host when testing locally.
Sitemap
See the full sitemap for all pages. Docs-scoped sitemap: /docs/sitemap.md . Well-known sitemap: /.well-known/sitemap.md .
Quick Start
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Log in to ScholarXIV.
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(Recommended) Subscribe to Plus or Pro via Pricing.
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Go to the Developer Dashboard .
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Create an API key (it starts with
sxv_โ copy it immediately, it is shown only once). -
Call the API (see full examples on the Code Examples page).
Base URL: https://scholarxiv.com
Minimal cURL example:
curl "https://scholarxiv.com/api/v1/papers/search?q=large+language+models&limit=5" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer sxv_your_key_here"
No common issues documented yet. If you hit a problem, the repository's GitHub Issues page is the best place to look.
Licensed under MITโ you can use, modify, and redistribute it under that license's terms.
View the full license file on GitHub โ