How to Use the DOAJ MCP in Claude Code

Q: Does Claude Code support deleting articles from DOAJ?

Yes, if you have a publisher API key. The tool calls deletearticle to instantly remove a specific record from the directory using its unique ID.

Query and manage DOAJ open-access indexes directly from your terminal using Claude Code CLI.

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Pipe DOAJ search results to terminal utilities

Running `search_articles` lets Claude Code query academic indexes without leaving your shell. You can run queries using Elasticsearch syntax and pipe the clean JSON output straight into jq, grep, or custom bash scripts. When you need specific record details, the CLI uses `get_article` to grab metadata instantly. It is built for backend developers who need to feed peer-reviewed data directly into automated processing pipelines.

Automate publication uploads via this MCP Server

Executing `bulk_create_articles` makes managing large-scale academic uploads from the terminal completely straightforward. This MCP server lets Claude Code read your local XML or JSON feeds and push updates in background cron jobs. If a single record needs a hotfix, you don't need to re-upload the entire batch. The CLI calls `update_article` or `delete_article` directly to modify individual entries on the fly.

Submit index updates from Claude Code

Calling `create_application` means keeping your journal registry up to date doesn't require a web browser. Claude Code submits metadata updates directly to the review queue from your terminal. The tool validates your JSON structure locally before sending, ensuring your submission contains the required journal ID. It makes managing open-access compliance a routine part of your CI pipeline.

Setup guide

Set up DOAJ MCP in Claude Code

Prerequisites

Claude Code CLI installed (npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Run the add command

Open your terminal and run the command shown on the right. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com. Use --scope user to make it available across all projects.
2

Verify the connection

Start a Claude Code session and type /mcp to list connected servers. You should see doaj-mcp with a green status indicator.
3

Start using tools

Ask Claude Code something like "Check my latest DOAJ transactions." It will automatically discover and invoke the available DOAJ tools.

Terminal

claude mcp add --transport http doaj-mcp https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

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Prerequisites

Claude Code CLI installed
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open the config file

Create or edit .mcp.json in your project root for project-level scope, or ~/.claude.json for user-level scope.
2

Add the DOAJ MCP

Paste the JSON snippet shown on the right into the mcpServers object. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Restart Claude Code

Start a new Claude Code session. Type /mcp to confirm the server is connected. The tools will be automatically available in your conversation.

.mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "doaj-mcp": {
      "type": "url",
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about DOAJ MCP in Claude Code

Yes, you can automate this in your terminal. Claude Code uses `bulk_create_articles` to upload metadata files, ensuring payload sizes stay within the recommended 600KB limit.

You can run fielded Elasticsearch queries directly from the CLI. The tool executes `search_journals` to return matching journal titles, publishers, or ISSNs in clean JSON.

Yes, if you have a publisher API key. The tool calls `delete_article` to instantly remove a specific record from the directory using its unique ID.

Absolutely, since this MCP server runs headless. You can configure the server to run automated checks or metadata updates on every code release or content merge.

Your publisher keys are injected via environment variables and never exposed. The Vinkius MCP sandbox executes the server in an ephemeral container, keeping your private metadata and credentials completely isolated.

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