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Claude Code is Anthropic's agentic CLI for terminal-first development. Add Scopus as an MCP server in one command and Claude Code will discover every tool at runtime. ideal for automation pipelines, CI/CD integration, and headless workflows via Vinkius.

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# Your Vinkius token. get it at cloud.vinkius.com
claude mcp add scopus --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
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About Scopus MCP Server

Connect your Scopus API credentials to any AI agent and unlock the power of Elsevier's massive research database through natural conversation.

Claude Code registers Scopus as an MCP server in a single terminal command. Once connected, Claude Code discovers all 10 tools at runtime and can call them headlessly. ideal for CI/CD pipelines, cron jobs, and automated workflows where Scopus data drives decisions without human intervention.

What you can do

  • Advanced Search — Query Scopus abstracts and metadata using Boolean syntax and field codes like TITLE-ABS-KEY() or PUBYEAR
  • Author & Institution Profiles — Retrieve detailed profiles, including H-index, affiliation history, and publication lists
  • Citation Metrics — Get comprehensive citation overviews, counts, and summaries by year for any document via DOI or Scopus ID
  • Journal Insights — Access metadata for serials including CiteScore, SJR, and SNIP metrics to evaluate publication impact
  • PlumX Metrics — Inspect social media mentions, usage, and altmetrics to understand the broader reach of scientific work

The Scopus MCP Server exposes 10 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Claude Code in under two minutes — credentials fully managed, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.

All 10 Scopus tools available for Claude Code

When Claude Code connects to Scopus through Vinkius, your AI agent gets direct access to every tool listed below — spanning academic-literature, citation-database, research-metrics, and more. Every call runs in a secure, isolated environment with full audit visibility. Beyond a simple connection, you get real-time monitoring of agent activity, enterprise governance, and optimized token usage.

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Get abstract on Scopus

Get detailed metadata for a specific document

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Get affiliation on Scopus

Get detailed profile for an institution

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Get author on Scopus

Get detailed profile for a specific author

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Get citation count on Scopus

Get abstract citation count

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Get citation overview on Scopus

Get citation counts and summaries by year

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Get plumx metrics on Scopus

Get Altmetrics for Scopus documents

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Get serial title on Scopus

Get metadata about journals (metrics like CiteScore, SJR, SNIP)

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Search affiliation on Scopus

Search Scopus institutional profiles

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Search author on Scopus

Search Scopus author profiles

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Search scopus on Scopus

Search Scopus abstracts and metadata

Connect Scopus to Claude Code via MCP

Follow these steps to wire Scopus into Claude Code. The entire setup takes under two minutes — your credentials stay safe behind Vinkius.

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Install Claude Code

Run npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code if not already installed
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Add the MCP Server

Run the command above in your terminal
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Verify the connection

Run claude mcp to list connected servers, or type /mcp inside a session
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Start using Scopus

Ask Claude: "Using Scopus, show me...". 10 tools are ready

Why Use Claude Code with the Scopus MCP Server

Claude Code provides unique advantages when paired with Scopus through the Model Context Protocol.

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Single-command setup: `claude mcp add` registers the server instantly. no config files to edit or applications to restart

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Terminal-native workflow means MCP tools integrate seamlessly into shell scripts, CI/CD pipelines, and automated DevOps tasks

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Claude Code runs headlessly, enabling unattended batch processing using Scopus tools in cron jobs or deployment scripts

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Built by the same team that created the MCP protocol, ensuring first-class compatibility and the fastest adoption of new protocol features

Scopus + Claude Code Use Cases

Practical scenarios where Claude Code combined with the Scopus MCP Server delivers measurable value.

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CI/CD integration: embed Scopus tool calls in your deployment pipeline to validate configurations or fetch secrets before shipping

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Headless batch processing: schedule Claude Code to query Scopus nightly and generate reports without human intervention

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Shell scripting: pipe Scopus outputs into other CLI tools for data transformation, filtering, and aggregation

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Infrastructure monitoring: run Claude Code in a cron job to query Scopus status endpoints and alert on anomalies

Example Prompts for Scopus in Claude Code

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Claude Code agent to start working with Scopus immediately.

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"Search Scopus for papers about 'Large Language Models' published in 2024."

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"Get the citation overview for DOI 10.1016/j.future.2023.01.001."

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"Find the profile and H-index for author ID 7004212771."

Troubleshooting Scopus MCP Server with Claude Code

Common issues when connecting Scopus to Claude Code through Vinkius, and how to resolve them.

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Command not found: claude

Ensure Claude Code is installed globally: npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code
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Connection timeout

Check your internet connection and verify the Edge URL is reachable

Scopus + Claude Code FAQ

Common questions about integrating Scopus MCP Server with Claude Code.

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How do I add an MCP server to Claude Code?

Run claude mcp add --transport http "" in your terminal. Claude Code registers the server and discovers all tools immediately.
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Can Claude Code run MCP tools in headless mode?

Yes. Claude Code supports non-interactive execution, making it ideal for scripts, cron jobs, and CI/CD pipelines that need MCP tool access.
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How do I list all connected MCP servers?

Run claude mcp in your terminal to see all registered servers and their status, or type /mcp inside an active Claude Code session.

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