Paper Search
Search and download academic papers from arXiv, PubMed, bioRxiv, medRxiv, Google Scholar, Semantic Scholar, and IACR. Fetch PDFs and extract full text to accelerate literature reviews. Get consistent metadata for easier filtering, citation, and analysis.
No outside reports on file
Paper Search is distributed via GitHub (adamamer20/paper-search-mcp-openai); review its source code, dependencies, and requested permissions before use.
Based on public adoption and transparency signals as of Oct 23, 2026. Our opinion, not a code audit or security guarantee.
What it can access
- Local filesNo local folder access notedLOW
- Command executionNo shell command runner notedLOW
- Network reachLocal or standard API callsLOW
- CredentialsNo API token requiredLOW
- Package sourceGitHub (adamamer20/paper-search-mcp-openai)PUBLIC
Inferred from this listing’s public package details and description. Check the project’s source before installing.
Install
No npm or PyPI package is listed. Install from source: github.com/adamamer20/paper-search-mcp-openai ↗
About Paper Search
Paper Search is an MCP server focused on Data & databases and Web & browsing: Search and download academic papers from arXiv, PubMed, bioRxiv, medRxiv, Google Scholar, Semantic Scholar, and IACR. Fetch PDFs and extract full text to accelerate literature reviews. Get consistent metadata for easier filtering, citation, and analysis.
It is hosted on GitHub at adamamer20/paper-search-mcp-openai (15 GitHub stars, last repository push on 2025-09-18). Based on its public metadata, it operates with standard local or API scope without broad shell execution flags noted.
Setup
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No npm or PyPI package is listed for this MCP server. Source code and setup steps: github.com/adamamer20/paper-search-mcp-openai.
Why this grade
Signal-based grade (2/7 points): listed in several sources, public source code. This reflects adoption and transparency, not a code review.
Popularity and upkeep
- GitHub stars
- 15
- Listing last refreshed
- 2026-10-28
These are public popularity signals, not a maintenance check. Look at the repository’s commit history and open issues.
Security reports
No reports found for this package in our research (last checked 2026-10-29).
Risks to watch for
- Dependency & version pinning: Distributed via GitHub (adamamer20/paper-search-mcp-openai). Pin an exact release version or commit SHA rather than floating tags so upstream updates are reviewed first.
How to lower the risk
Least-privilege permissions
- Give it access only to the specific folders, accounts or projects it needs, never your whole drive or admin account.
- Use a separate, limited API key or login just for this tool so you can switch it off without affecting anything else.
Network isolation
- Run it on a work computer or sandbox account, not one holding personal or company-sensitive data.
- If your IT team can, limit which websites and services it is allowed to contact.
Monitoring
- Check its activity history or logs weekly at first, and look at what it changed or sent.
- Turn on alerts for new logins or unusual usage on any account it connects to.
Red flags to watch for
- It asks for more access than its job requires, or prompts you to paste passwords.
- It suddenly updates with new owners, or starts contacting unfamiliar websites.
Questions
How do I install Paper Search?
Paper Search does not publish a standalone npm or PyPI package. Clone or follow the setup instructions in its source repository at github.com/adamamer20/paper-search-mcp-openai.
Are there security reports about Paper Search?
No reports found for this package in our research (last checked 2026-10-29). Paper Search currently holds Grade C (Moderate risk signals) based on public adoption and transparency signals. Review the permissions and source repository before granting access to local files, shell commands, or API keys.
Is Paper Search actively maintained?
Paper Search has 15 GitHub stars, with its latest repository commit pushed on 2025-09-18. Our directory data was last refreshed on 2026-10-28. Check recent commit activity, release tags, and open issues at github.com/adamamer20/paper-search-mcp-openai before pinning it in production.
What are alternatives to Paper Search?
You can compare Paper Search side by side with other Search MCP servers in the Related tools section on this page, or use the Compare tool on AgentArmorHQ.
README badge and team notes
Maintain or use Paper Search? Show its live grade in your GitHub README, docs site, or run a check from the terminal before you install.
GitHub README Markdown:
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<a href="https://agentarmorhq.com/skills/adamamer20-paper-search-mcp-openai"><img src="https://agentarmorhq.com/api/badge/adamamer20-paper-search-mcp-openai" alt="AgentArmorHQ Risk Grade for Paper Search" height="20" /></a>Terminal check:
curl -fsSL https://agentarmorhq.com/api/cli | node --input-type=module - check "adamamer20-paper-search-mcp-openai"Share with your security lead
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### AgentArmorHQ Security Review Memo: Paper Search
- **Listing URL:** https://agentarmorhq.com/skills/adamamer20-paper-search-mcp-openai
- **Type:** App connector
- **Risk Grade:** Grade C (Moderate risk signals)
- **Outside Security Advisories on File:** 0
- **Public Adoption:** 15 GitHub stars
#### Permission & Blast-Radius Signals
- **Local files:** No local folder access noted
- **Command execution:** No shell command runner noted
- **Network reach:** Local or standard API calls
- **Credentials:** No API token required
- **Package source:** GitHub (adamamer20/paper-search-mcp-openai)
#### Recommended Hardened Setup
- **Source Repo:** https://github.com/adamamer20/paper-search-mcp-openai
- **Controls:** Pin an exact version in `.mcp.json`, scope access to a single workspace folder, and use a least-privilege read-only token where supported.
_Based on public adoption and transparency signals as of Oct 23, 2026. Our opinion, not a code audit or security guarantee._Key facts
- Type
- App connector
- Publisher
- adamamer20
- Source code
- github.com/adamamer20/paper-search-mcp-openai
- Est. context load
- ~750 tokens / turn (~4 tool schemas, 0.38% of 200k context)
- Popularity
- 15 GitHub stars
- Last updated
- 2026-10-28
- Last graded
- 2026-10-24
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