BibTeX Formatter DOI Lookup
Academic researchers and students: format BibTeX entries into APA, MLA, or Chicago citations with format_citation; retrieve DOIs and metadata from paper titles via lookup_doi; and compile styled bibliographies from reference lists using generate_bibliography on the academic-citation-helper-mcp MCP Server.
Overview
The Academic Citation Helper MCP server equips researchers and students with three specialized tools for citation tasks: format_citation, lookup_doi, and generate_bibliography. Built in TypeScript using the official MCP SDK, it integrates directly into AI workflows via the Model Context Protocol. Users send JSON-RPC requests to its /mcp endpoint to process citations accurately and efficiently.
Key Capabilities
- format_citation: Input a BibTeX entry and specify a style like APA, MLA, or Chicago to receive a perfectly formatted citation string.
- lookup_doi: Provide a research paper title to retrieve its DOI and key metadata, using simulated lookups for reliable testing and development.
- generate_bibliography: Supply an array of reference strings to output a complete, styled bibliography ready for papers or reports.
Use Cases
Convert raw BibTeX from tools like Zotero into APA format for a psychology thesis submission. Search for DOIs by title to verify sources during literature reviews, pulling metadata for quick annotation. Compile scattered reference notes into a Chicago-style bibliography for a history journal article.
Who This Is For
Academic researchers drafting manuscripts and needing precise citation formatting. Graduate students managing bibliographies across multiple styles for theses and dissertations. Technical writers and educators verifying DOIs and generating reference lists for publications or courses.