How do I install unpaywall?

Pick a client above and copy the generated config. Cursor and VS Code also have a deep link when the server can run locally or remotely.

Is unpaywall official?

No. Registry-listed is not the same as vendor-official. Read the methodology for the difference.

How is the trust score calculated?

This listing scores 45 (Fair). The formula is published on the methodology page.

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unpaywall MCP Server

Name: unpaywall MCP Server
Author: smaboundless

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~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "smaboundless-unpaywall-mcp-server": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "unpaywall-mcp-server"
      ],
      "env": {
        "UNPAYWALL_EMAIL": ""
      }
    }
  }
}

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