// MCP TOOL REFERENCE

SEARCH PAPERS TOOLS

15 tools from the Search Papers MCP Server, categorised by risk level.

// ALL 15 SEARCH PAPERS TOOLS

READ 13 tools

Read advanced_search Advanced search with field-specific queries, date ranges, and sorting options. Read get_citations Extract ArXiv citations from a paper Read get_paper_by_id Retrieve complete information about a specific paper. Read get_paper_versions Track all versions of a paper and see how it evolved. Read get_related_papers Find similar papers based on title keywords and categories. Read literature_review Generate a comprehensive literature review on a research topic Read paper_comparison Compare multiple papers across methodology, results, and contributions Read research_gaps Identify research gaps and opportunities in a field Read search_by_author Find all papers by a specific author with affiliation information. Read search_by_category Browse papers in specific ArXiv categories. Read search_by_date_range Find papers published within a specific time period. Read search_papers Basic keyword search across all arXiv fields (legacy tool). Read trend_analysis Analyze research trends over time with publication patterns

WRITE 2 tools

Write export_bibliography Export papers in BibTeX or JSON format for reference managers. Write generate_search_prompt Generate a comprehensive research prompt for paper analysis

// RUNNING THIS SERVER

The managed route: connect Search Papers through the PolicyLayer gateway — every tool call above is checked against your policy before it runs, with a full audit log.

DIRECT INSTALL (UNMANAGED) npx -y search-papers

// FAQ

How many tools does the Search Papers MCP server have? +

The Search Papers MCP server exposes 15 tools across 2 categories: Read, Write.

How do I enforce policies on Search Papers tools? +

Route the Search Papers server through the PolicyLayer gateway. Define allow, deny, or approval rules per tool in the dashboard — they are enforced on every call before it reaches the server.

What risk categories do Search Papers tools fall into? +

Search Papers tools are categorised as Read (13), Write (2). Each category has a recommended default policy.

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