How to Use the Elsevier ScienceDirect MCP in Claude Code

Q: How can I search Elsevier ScienceDirect from Claude Code?

Pass your query to the searchsciencedirect tool in your CLI. The server returns the findings directly to your standard output.

Q: Does Claude Code check Elsevier ScienceDirect entitlements?

It runs the getarticleentitlement tool before every request. Your scripts will receive the access status immediately.

Q: Can I use Claude Code to download Elsevier ScienceDirect metadata?

Yes, use getarticlemetadata to pull details into your terminal. It works for both serials and nonserial titles.

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Run `search_sciencedirect` in your terminal to find studies without a GUI. Claude Code processes the output for your CI/CD pipeline. It pipes the data from `get_article` into your scripts. You can build automated research tools that run in a Docker container.

Validate access in shell scripts

Claude Code uses `get_article_entitlement` to verify permissions before executing a download. It ensures your automated tasks don't crash on restricted files. The server returns a binary status for your script to handle. You can build logic that skips or flags unavailable content.

Extract article data programmatically

Use `get_article_metadata` to grab citation strings for your logs. Claude Code retrieves this data in a structured format for easy parsing. It also interacts with `get_subject_classifications` to sort your research automatically. Your terminal-based workflows stay organized.

Setup guide

Set up Elsevier ScienceDirect 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 elsevier-sciencedirect-mcp with a green status indicator.
3

Start using tools

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

Terminal

claude mcp add --transport http elsevier-sciencedirect-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 Elsevier ScienceDirect 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": {
    "elsevier-sciencedirect-mcp": {
      "type": "url",
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about Elsevier ScienceDirect MCP in Claude Code

Pass your query to the `search_sciencedirect` tool in your CLI. The server returns the findings directly to your standard output.

It runs the `get_article_entitlement` tool before every request. Your scripts will receive the access status immediately.

Yes, use `get_article_metadata` to pull details into your terminal. It works for both serials and nonserial titles.

The output is returned to your shell session. You can pipe it into other tools or save it to a file.

All traffic is handled through your authorized endpoint. We ensure that only your specific session token interacts with the research database.

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