Mendeley MCP Server

Example Use Cases

• 1

  Search and retrieve documents from a user's Mendeley reference library.

• 2

  Access and browse a user's organized collections and folders in Mendeley.

• 3

  Query Mendeley's global paper database and perform DOI lookups.

Description

This server enables seamless integration of your Mendeley reference library with large language model applications like Claude Desktop and Cursor by implementing the Model Context Protocol (MCP). It allows searching your library, browsing folders, retrieving full metadata, searching the global Mendeley catalog, DOI lookups, and adding new documents. Credentials are securely stored locally, ensuring privacy and direct communication with Mendeley's API.