Mendeley MCP – MCP server for managing Mendeley references via AI assistants

Summary: Mendeley MCP connects the Mendeley reference manager to AI assistants like Claude, enabling natural language search, retrieval, and management of academic libraries. It uses the Model Context Protocol (MCP) to integrate with multiple clients while keeping data local and secure.

What it does

It allows users to query, find, and add references in their Mendeley library through AI assistants by processing natural language commands. The server handles API calls directly to Mendeley with credentials stored securely in the system keyring.

Who it's for

Researchers and academics who want seamless interaction between AI tools and their Mendeley reference libraries.

Why it matters

It eliminates manual copy-pasting by enabling direct, conversational access to academic references within AI assistants.