Scopus MCP Server for Claude CodeGive Claude Code instant access to 10 tools to Get Abstract, Get Affiliation, Get Author, and more
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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claude mcp add scopus --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"Vinkius Desktop App
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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.
Get abstract on Scopus
Get detailed metadata for a specific document
Get affiliation on Scopus
Get detailed profile for an institution
Get author on Scopus
Get detailed profile for a specific author
Get citation count on Scopus
Get abstract citation count
Get citation overview on Scopus
Get citation counts and summaries by year
Get plumx metrics on Scopus
Get Altmetrics for Scopus documents
Get serial title on Scopus
Get metadata about journals (metrics like CiteScore, SJR, SNIP)
Search affiliation on Scopus
Search Scopus institutional profiles
Search author on Scopus
Search Scopus author profiles
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.
Install Claude Code
npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code if not already installedAdd the MCP Server
Verify the connection
claude mcp to list connected servers, or type /mcp inside a sessionStart using Scopus
Why Use Claude Code with the Scopus MCP Server
Claude Code provides unique advantages when paired with Scopus through the Model Context Protocol.
Single-command setup: `claude mcp add` registers the server instantly. no config files to edit or applications to restart
Terminal-native workflow means MCP tools integrate seamlessly into shell scripts, CI/CD pipelines, and automated DevOps tasks
Claude Code runs headlessly, enabling unattended batch processing using Scopus tools in cron jobs or deployment scripts
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.
CI/CD integration: embed Scopus tool calls in your deployment pipeline to validate configurations or fetch secrets before shipping
Headless batch processing: schedule Claude Code to query Scopus nightly and generate reports without human intervention
Shell scripting: pipe Scopus outputs into other CLI tools for data transformation, filtering, and aggregation
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.
"Search Scopus for papers about 'Large Language Models' published in 2024."
"Get the citation overview for DOI 10.1016/j.future.2023.01.001."
"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.
Command not found: claude
npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-codeConnection timeout
Scopus + Claude Code FAQ
Common questions about integrating Scopus MCP Server with Claude Code.
How do I add an MCP server to Claude Code?
claude mcp add --transport http "" in your terminal. Claude Code registers the server and discovers all tools immediately.Can Claude Code run MCP tools in headless mode?
How do I list all connected MCP servers?
claude mcp in your terminal to see all registered servers and their status, or type /mcp inside an active Claude Code session.Explore More MCP Servers
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