• TRENDS
  • ALERTS
  • ANALYSIS
  • HUMAN

How to monitor emerging research trends with your AI

Connect this MCP to your AI client to turn preprint servers into a live research feed. Your agent handles the searching and filtering while you focus on the science.

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Short answer

How can I use AI to track new preprints?

Your AI uses this MCP to pull recent uploads from bioRxiv and medRxiv based on specific categories you choose. It then summarizes the findings or alerts you to specific shifts in fields like genomics or neuroscience.

Research outcomes

Where your findings land.

What happens after your AI scans the preprint servers.

TRENDS

Identify new directions

The AI compares recent uploads against your known interests. You get a list of emerging topics in your field.

ALERTS

Catch papers early

Your agent monitors specific categories. You receive summaries of the most relevant new preprints as they land.

ANALYSIS

Synthesize findings

The AI groups related papers together. This helps you see how different research groups are approaching the same problem.

HUMAN

Verify the science

The AI provides the paper links. You must read the actual manuscripts to judge the methodology and validity.

The workflow

What your AI does when the data arrives.

The AI acts as a bridge between the preprint servers and your research notes.

  1. Fetch recent uploads

    The AI pulls the latest submissions from the preprint repositories to ensure you aren't looking at stale data.

    get_recent_biorxivget_recent_medrxiv

  2. Filter by field

    Instead of scrolling through everything, your agent narrows the results down to your specific area of study.

    search_by_category

  3. Summarize content

    The AI reads the metadata and abstracts of the filtered papers to give you a high-level overview.

    search_by_category

  4. Organize findings

    Your agent prepares a structured list of the most important papers for your review.

    get_recent_biorxiv

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts once you have connected the MCP.

Starting points

Swap out the bracketed text for your actual research interests like 'neuroscience' or 'immunology'.

bioRxiv / medRxiv Connector

You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_R8JxkmJPzevAgvqw4i4OtBkJf9wep0OP4RxsB1tR/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

  1. 1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
  2. 2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
  3. 3Click Add and start a new chat — bioRxiv / medRxiv capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "stanford-biorxiv-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_R8JxkmJPzevAgvqw4i4OtBkJf9wep0OP4RxsB1tR/mcp"
    }
  }
}
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  • Find the most recent preprints in the genomics category from bioRxiv.

  • What are the latest medRxiv uploads related to oncology?

  • Summarize the newest papers in the neuroscience category from bioRxiv.

  • Check for any new preprints in the immunology category from medRxiv.

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Start here

Connect Stanford bioRxiv once, then ask.

Click the link to connect the MCP to your AI client. Your credentials stay encrypted, and you can start querying the servers immediately.

Connect Stanford bioRxiv to your AI

FAQ

How this task behaves

  • 01

    Can the AI download the full PDF files?

    No. The AI can access the metadata and abstracts to help you find the papers, but it cannot download or store the full PDF files.

  • 02

    Does the AI automatically email me when a paper is posted?

    No. The AI only acts when you prompt it. You have to ask it to check for new papers.

  • 03

    Can I search for specific authors?

    No. The current tools allow for searching by category or getting recent uploads, but they do not support author-specific searches.

  • 04

    Will the AI change anything on bioRxiv?

    No. The AI only reads data from the servers. It has no ability to edit, delete, or upload any content to bioRxiv or medRxiv.

  • 05

    Can I use this with Claude?

    Yes, as long as you are using an MCP-compatible client like Claude Desktop.

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