Is io.github.altmetric/altmetric-mcp safe to use?

io.github.altmetric/altmetric-mcp has no known CVEs as of the latest MCPpedia security scan. It does not require authentication, so any local process can connect — keep this in mind in shared environments.

How do I install io.github.altmetric/altmetric-mcp?

io.github.altmetric/altmetric-mcp supports copy-paste install configs on its MCPpedia page for Claude Desktop, Cursor, and Claude Code. Scroll to the Quick Install section and select your client.

What can io.github.altmetric/altmetric-mcp do?

io.github.altmetric/altmetric-mcp provides 9 tools: get_citation_counts, get_citation_details, search_citations, explore_research_outputs, explore_attention_summary and 4 more. See the full tools list on the server page for descriptions and parameters.

What AI clients work with io.github.altmetric/altmetric-mcp?

io.github.altmetric/altmetric-mcp is compatible with claude-desktop, cursor, claude-code. It uses stdio and sse and http transport.

Is io.github.altmetric/altmetric-mcp actively maintained?

io.github.altmetric/altmetric-mcp is actively maintained — last commit was 15 days ago. It has 4 GitHub stars.

io.github.altmetric/altmetric-mcp

altmetric-mcp

MCP server for Altmetric APIs - track research attention across news, policy, social media, and more

4 101/wk 9 tools GitHub npm

No known CVEs

No license

Actively maintained

Last commit 15d ago

Works with most clients

Transport: stdio, sse, http

9 tools · ~399 tok

Grade A · 0.2% of 200K ctx

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Step 1

Install in your client

Config is the same across clients — only the file and path differ.

Supported in Claude Desktopstdio, sse, http · Node 18+

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

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "Altmetric": {
      "env": {
        "ALTMETRIC_DETAILS_API_KEY": "your_details_api_key_here",
        "ALTMETRIC_EXPLORER_API_KEY": "your_explorer_api_key_here",
        "ALTMETRIC_EXPLORER_API_SECRET": "your_explorer_api_secret_here"
      },
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "altmetric-mcp"
      ],
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "npx"
    }
  }
}

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What io.github.altmetric/altmetric-mcp does

Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that enables AI agents to access Altmetric APIs for tracking the attention and reach of research outputs across news outlets, policy documents, social media, and other online platforms.

Test This Server

Run this in your terminal to verify the server starts. Then let us know if it worked — your result helps other developers.

npx -y 'altmetric-mcp' 2>&1 | head -1 && echo "✓ Server started successfully"

After testing, let us know if it worked:

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Score breakdown

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How we score →

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No known CVEs.

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Tools (9)

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~399 tokens total

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is io.github.altmetric/altmetric-mcp safe to use?: io.github.altmetric/altmetric-mcp has no known CVEs as of the latest MCPpedia security scan. It does not require authentication, so any local process can connect — keep this in mind in shared environments.
How do I install io.github.altmetric/altmetric-mcp?: io.github.altmetric/altmetric-mcp supports copy-paste install configs on its MCPpedia page for Claude Desktop, Cursor, and Claude Code. Scroll to the Quick Install section and select your client.
What can io.github.altmetric/altmetric-mcp do?: io.github.altmetric/altmetric-mcp provides 9 tools: get_citation_counts, get_citation_details, search_citations, explore_research_outputs, explore_attention_summary and 4 more. See the full tools list on the server page for descriptions and parameters.
What AI clients work with io.github.altmetric/altmetric-mcp?: io.github.altmetric/altmetric-mcp is compatible with claude-desktop, cursor, claude-code. It uses stdio and sse and http transport.
Is io.github.altmetric/altmetric-mcp actively maintained?: io.github.altmetric/altmetric-mcp is actively maintained — last commit was 15 days ago. It has 4 GitHub stars.

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Step 1

Install in your client

Config is the same across clients — only the file and path differ.

Supported in Claude Desktopstdio, sse, http · Node 18+

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

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "Altmetric": {
      "env": {
        "ALTMETRIC_DETAILS_API_KEY": "your_details_api_key_here",
        "ALTMETRIC_EXPLORER_API_KEY": "your_explorer_api_key_here",
        "ALTMETRIC_EXPLORER_API_SECRET": "your_explorer_api_secret_here"
      },
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "altmetric-mcp"
      ],
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "npx"
    }
  }
}

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What io.github.altmetric/altmetric-mcp does

Test This Server

Run this in your terminal to verify the server starts. Then let us know if it worked — your result helps other developers.

npx -y 'altmetric-mcp' 2>&1 | head -1 && echo "✓ Server started successfully"

After testing, let us know if it worked:

README

Altmetric MCP Server

Altmetric monitors where research is being discussed beyond traditional academic citations - from mainstream media coverage to policy citations, patent references, and social media engagement - providing a comprehensive view of real-world research impact.

Prerequisites

Node.js >= 20.6.0 - Download from nodejs.org (LTS recommended)
Altmetric API credentials (at least one):
- Details Page API key - Free tier or commercial access
- Explorer API key + secret - Institutional access

Don't have keys yet? Request API access

Quick Install (Claude Desktop on macOS)

Run the guided installer in Terminal - it checks Node.js, prompts for your API keys, and configures Claude Desktop automatically:

bash <(curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/altmetric/altmetric-mcp/main/install.sh)

Or if you've cloned the repo:

bash install.sh

Prefer to set things up manually? See Claude Desktop below.

Installation

Configure your MCP client to run the Altmetric MCP server using npx. Include only the API credentials you have access to.

{
  "type": "stdio",
  "command": "npx",
  "args": ["-y", "altmetric-mcp"],
  "env": {
    "ALTMETRIC_DETAILS_API_KEY": "your_details_api_key_here",
    "ALTMETRIC_EXPLORER_API_KEY": "your_explorer_api_key_here",
    "ALTMETRIC_EXPLORER_API_SECRET": "your_explorer_api_secret_here"
  }
}

Below are specific instructions for popular AI tools and editors.

Claude Desktop

Open the configuration file at:
- macOS: ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json
- Windows: %APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json
On macOS you can open it from Terminal:
```
mkdir -p ~/Library/Application\ Support/Claude && open -a TextEdit ~/Library/Application\ Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json
```

Add the Altmetric MCP server. If the file is empty, paste this (replacing the placeholder keys with your own, and removing any you don't have):

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "Altmetric": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "altmetric-mcp"],
      "env": {
        "ALTMETRIC_DETAILS_API_KEY": "your_details_api_key_here",
        "ALTMETRIC_EXPLORER_API_KEY": "your_explorer_api_key_here",
        "ALTMETRIC_EXPLORER_API_SECRET": "your_explorer_api_secret_here"
      }
    }
  }
}

If the file already has content, add "Altmetric": { ... } inside the existing "mcpServers" block, separated by a comma from the other entries.

Save the file and restart Claude Desktop (Cmd+Q then reopen).
Verify by asking Claude: "Use the Altmetric tools to look up the attention score for DOI 10.1038/nature12373"

Claude Code

Install directly from the command line:

claude mcp add --transport stdio altmetric-mcp \
  --env ALTMETRIC_DETAILS_API_KEY=your_details_api_key_here \
  --env ALTMETRIC_EXPLORER_API_KEY=your_explorer_api_key_here \
  --env ALTMETRIC_EXPLORER_API_SECRET=your_explorer_api_secret_here \
  -- npx -y altmetric-mcp

VS Code (GitHub Copilot)

Add to your project .vscode/mcp.json:

{
  "servers": {
    "Altmetric": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "altmetric-mcp"],
      "env": {
        "ALTMETRIC_DETAILS_API_KEY": "your_details_api_key_here",
        "ALTMETRIC_EXPLORER_API_KEY": "your_explorer_api_key_here",
        "ALTMETRIC_EXPLORER_API_SECRET": "your_explorer_api_secret_here"
      }
    }
  }
}

... [View full README on GitHub](https://github.com/altmetric/altmetric-mcp#readme)

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Scored, not listed

Why this score

Five weighted categories — click any category to see the underlying evidence.

Score breakdown

87/100across 5 weighted dimensions

How we score →

0255075100

−13

Security

Maintenance

Efficiency

Documentation

Compatibility

Categoriesclick a row to see evidence

Security

OSV.dev

No known CVEs.

Checked altmetric-mcp against OSV.dev.

Inventory

Tools (9)

Click any tool to inspect its schema.

~399 tokens total

Community

Reviews

Be the first to review

Have you used this server?

Share your experience — it helps other developers decide.

How easy was setup?Did it work reliably?How was the documentation?

Frequently Asked Questions

Is io.github.altmetric/altmetric-mcp safe to use?: io.github.altmetric/altmetric-mcp has no known CVEs as of the latest MCPpedia security scan. It does not require authentication, so any local process can connect — keep this in mind in shared environments.
How do I install io.github.altmetric/altmetric-mcp?: io.github.altmetric/altmetric-mcp supports copy-paste install configs on its MCPpedia page for Claude Desktop, Cursor, and Claude Code. Scroll to the Quick Install section and select your client.
What can io.github.altmetric/altmetric-mcp do?: io.github.altmetric/altmetric-mcp provides 9 tools: get_citation_counts, get_citation_details, search_citations, explore_research_outputs, explore_attention_summary and 4 more. See the full tools list on the server page for descriptions and parameters.
What AI clients work with io.github.altmetric/altmetric-mcp?: io.github.altmetric/altmetric-mcp is compatible with claude-desktop, cursor, claude-code. It uses stdio and sse and http transport.
Is io.github.altmetric/altmetric-mcp actively maintained?: io.github.altmetric/altmetric-mcp is actively maintained — last commit was 15 days ago. It has 4 GitHub stars.