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Iacr — Model Context Protocol server
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IACR Cryptology ePrint Archive MCP Server
Overview
This Model Context Protocol (MCP) server provides a programmatic interface to the IACR Cryptology ePrint Archive, enabling efficient retrieval of cryptographic research papers.
Features
- 🔍 Search cryptographic papers
- 📋 Retrieve paper metadata
- 🔒 Secure access to research publications
Prerequisites
- Node.js (v16+)
- npm or yarn
Installation
Installing via Smithery
To install IACR Cryptology ePrint Archive for Claude Desktop automatically via Smithery:
npx -y @smithery/cli install iacr-mcp-server --client claude
Manual Installation
git clone https://github.com/yourusername/iacr-mcp-server.git
cd iacr-mcp-server
npm install
Configuration
No additional configuration is required. The server uses the IACR ePrint Archive's RSS feed for data retrieval.
Usage
Available Tools
search_papers: Search for papers- Parameters:
query: Search term (required)year: Publication year (optional)max_results: Maximum number of results (default: 20)
- Parameters:
get_paper_details: Retrieve details for a specific paper- Parameters:
paper_id: Unique paper identifier (required)
- Parameters:
Contributing
- Fork the repository
- Create a feature branch
- Commit your changes
- Push to the branch
- Create a Pull Request
Disclaimer
This is an unofficial tool. Always refer to the original IACR Cryptology ePrint Archive for the most accurate and up-to-date research publications.
Contact
For issues, questions, or suggestions, please open a GitHub issue.
Installing Iacr
This server has no published package — it is built from source. Open the repository and follow its README.
▸ github.com/doomdagadiggiedahdah/iacr-mcp-serverFAQ
Is Iacr MCP free?
Yes, Iacr MCP is free — one-click install via Unyly at no cost.
Does Iacr need an API key?
No, Iacr runs without API keys or environment variables.
Is Iacr hosted or self-hosted?
Self-hosted: the server runs locally on your machine via the install command above.
How do I install Iacr in Claude Desktop, Claude Code or Cursor?
Open Iacr on unyly.org, pick your client tab (Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor) and press Install — the config is generated automatically, no JSON editing.
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