Is io.github.Taru0208/crossref-mcp-server safe to use?

io.github.Taru0208/crossref-mcp-server 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.Taru0208/crossref-mcp-server?

io.github.Taru0208/crossref-mcp-server can be installed by cloning its GitHub repository and following the setup instructions in the README.

io.github.Taru0208/crossref-mcp-server

Search 150M+ academic works, journals, and funders via Crossref API.

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Quick Install

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  "mcpServers": {
    "io-github-taru0208-crossref-mcp-server": {
      "command": "<see-readme>",
      "args": []
    }
  }
}

Setup guide

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Should you use this server?

Search 150M+ academic works, journals, and funders via Crossref API.

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Is it safe?

No package registry to scan.

No authentication — any process on your machine can connect.

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Is it maintained?

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Will it work with my client?

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Authentication — No authentication required

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Is io.github.Taru0208/crossref-mcp-server safe to use?: io.github.Taru0208/crossref-mcp-server 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.Taru0208/crossref-mcp-server?: io.github.Taru0208/crossref-mcp-server can be installed by cloning its GitHub repository and following the setup instructions in the README.

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