local-research-library-mcp

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专供 AI 智能体访问本地研究文献库的 MCP。支持 PDF、Markdown、BibTeX、RIS、EndNote 及 XML 格式；具备自动索引、智能搜索及只读访问功能。MCP server for AI agents to access local research libraries. Supports PDF, Markdown, BibTeX, RIS, EndNote, XML. Auto-index, smart search, read-only.

No outside reports on file

local-research-library-mcp reads local files; restrict its folder reach, network access, and credentials before installing.

Based on public adoption and transparency signals as of Oct 21, 2026. Our opinion, not a code audit or security guarantee.

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What it can access

Local filesReads local filesNOTED
Command executionNo shell command runner notedLOW
Network reachLocal or standard API callsLOW
CredentialsNo API token requiredLOW
Package sourceGitHub (Hongyuan-Lu/local-research-library-mcp)PUBLIC

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Install

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About Local Research Library MCP

Local Research Library MCP is an MCP server focused on Web & browsing and Files & documents: 专供 AI 智能体访问本地研究文献库的 MCP。支持 PDF、Markdown、BibTeX、RIS、EndNote 及 XML 格式；具备自动索引、智能搜索及只读访问功能。MCP server for AI agents to access local research libraries. Supports PDF, Markdown, BibTeX, RIS, EndNote, XML. Auto-index, smart search, read-only.

It is hosted on GitHub at Hongyuan-Lu/local-research-library-mcp (2 GitHub stars). Based on its public metadata, its operational scope includes: reads local files.

Setup

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No npm or PyPI package is listed for this MCP server. Source code and setup steps: github.com/Hongyuan-Lu/local-research-library-mcp.

Why this grade

DD — High risk signals

Signal-based grade (1/7 points): public source code. This reflects adoption and transparency, not a code review.

Popularity and upkeep

8/100

GitHub stars: 2
Listing last refreshed: 2026-10-29

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).

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Risks to watch for

Local file read access: Reads local documents or database files. Point it only at the specific files needed for the task so sensitive workspace files remain out of reach.
Dependency & version pinning: Distributed via GitHub (Hongyuan-Lu/local-research-library-mcp). 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 Local Research Library MCP?

Local Research Library MCP does not publish a standalone npm or PyPI package. Clone or follow the setup instructions in its source repository at github.com/Hongyuan-Lu/local-research-library-mcp.

Are there security reports about Local Research Library MCP?

No reports found for this package in our research (last checked 2026-10-29). Local Research Library MCP currently holds Grade D (High 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 Local Research Library MCP actively maintained?

Local Research Library MCP has 2 GitHub stars. Our directory data was last refreshed on 2026-10-29. Check recent commit activity, release tags, and open issues at github.com/Hongyuan-Lu/local-research-library-mcp before pinning it in production.

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AgentArmorHQ Risk Grade D for Local Research Library MCP

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### AgentArmorHQ Security Review Memo: local-research-library-mcp
- **Listing URL:** https://agentarmorhq.com/skills/hongyuan-lu-local-research-library-mcp
- **Type:** App connector
- **Risk Grade:** Grade D (High risk signals)
- **Outside Security Advisories on File:** 0
- **Public Adoption:** 2 GitHub stars

#### Permission & Blast-Radius Signals
- **Local files:** Reads local files
- **Command execution:** No shell command runner noted
- **Network reach:** Local or standard API calls
- **Credentials:** No API token required
- **Package source:** GitHub (Hongyuan-Lu/local-research-library-mcp)

#### Recommended Hardened Setup
- **Source Repo:** https://github.com/Hongyuan-Lu/local-research-library-mcp
- **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 21, 2026. Our opinion, not a code audit or security guarantee._

Key facts

Type: App connector
Publisher: Hongyuan-Lu
Source code: github.com/Hongyuan-Lu/local-research-library-mcp
Est. context load: ~750 tokens / turn (~4 tool schemas, 0.38% of 200k context)
Popularity: 2 GitHub stars
Last updated: 2026-10-29
Last graded: 2026-10-21

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