Name: Mendeley MCP Server: AI Agent Skill
Rating: 8 (1 reviews)
Author: pallaprolus

Question 1

What is Mendeley MCP Server?

Accepted Answer

Mendeley MCP Server is a free, open-source AI agent skill. An MCP (Model Context Protocol) server that connects your Mendeley reference library to LLM applications like Claude Desktop, Cursor, and other MCP-compatible clients. - Search your library - Find papers by title, author, abstract, or notes - Browse folders - Navigate your collection structure - Get full metadata - Retrieve complete document details including abstracts - Search global catalog - Ac

Question 2

How do I install Mendeley MCP Server?

Accepted Answer

Install Mendeley MCP Server with a single command: npx mdskills install pallaprolus/mendeley-mcp. This downloads the skill files into your project and your AI agent picks them up automatically.

Question 3

What platforms support Mendeley MCP Server?

Accepted Answer

Mendeley MCP Server works with Claude Code, Claude Desktop, Cursor, Vscode Copilot, Windsurf, Continue Dev, Gemini Cli, Amp, Roo Code, Goose. Skills use the open SKILL.md format which is compatible with any AI coding agent that reads markdown instructions.

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