BGPT Paper Search
FreeRetrieve structured data from scientific papers effortlessly.
Free · Opens the source repo
What BGPT Paper Search does
BGPT Paper Search is a powerful tool designed for researchers and developers who need detailed information from scientific literature. Unlike traditional databases that typically provide only titles and abstracts, BGPT connects to a remote MCP server that extracts structured experimental data directly from full-text studies. This means you can access over 25 fields of information per paper, including methods, results, sample sizes, quality scores, and conclusions. This capability is essential for anyone conducting thorough literature reviews or needing in-depth experimental details that are not available in abstracts alone.
The skill is particularly useful for systematic reviews, scoping literature reviews, and meta-analyses where precise data is crucial. By using BGPT, you can efficiently compare methodologies across different studies and find quantitative results that can inform your research. The structured output allows for easy integration into evidence tables and clinical guidelines, making it an invaluable resource for healthcare professionals and researchers alike.
Setting up BGPT Paper Search is straightforward, as it operates through a remote MCP server without requiring local installation. Users simply need to configure the MCP settings in their agent to start searching for papers. Once set up, you can query the server for specific topics, and it will return comprehensive results that include key findings and assessments of study quality.
This skill is ideal for anyone in academia or industry who relies on scientific literature for decision-making, ensuring that you have access to the most relevant and detailed information available.
When to use it
Use BGPT Paper Search when you need to extract specific experimental details from scientific literature or conduct comprehensive literature reviews.
When not to use it
This skill may not be suitable for casual reading or when only abstracts suffice for your research needs.
What you can build with it
Conducting a Systematic Review
Use BGPT Paper Search to gather detailed experimental data from multiple studies, facilitating a comprehensive systematic review.
Comparing Experimental Methods
Researchers can leverage BGPT to compare methodologies used across different studies, aiding in the evaluation of research quality.
Building Evidence Tables
BGPT Paper Search provides structured results that can be directly used to create evidence tables for clinical guidelines or meta-analyses.
How to install BGPT Paper Search
View source1. Install with the skills CLI
npx skills add k-dense-ai/scientific-agent-skills/bgpt-paper-search --agent claude-code2. Or install it manually
Download the skill folder and drop it into ~/.claude/skills/ for all projects, or .claude/skills/ to scope it to one repo. Restart Claude Code so it picks up the new skill.
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Written by k-dense-aiBGPT Paper Search
Overview
BGPT is a remote MCP server that searches a curated database of scientific papers built from raw experimental data extracted from full-text studies. Unlike traditional literature databases that return titles and abstracts, BGPT returns structured data from the actual paper content — methods, quantitative results, sample sizes, quality assessments, and 25+ metadata fields per paper.
When to Use This Skill
Use this skill when:
- Searching for scientific papers with specific experimental details
- Conducting systematic or scoping literature reviews
- Finding quantitative results, sample sizes, or effect sizes across studies
- Comparing methodologies used in different studies
- Looking for papers with quality scores or evidence grading
- Needing structured data from full-text papers (not just abstracts)
- Building evidence tables for meta-analyses or clinical guidelines
Setup
BGPT is a remote MCP server — no local installation required. Configure it in your agent's MCP settings before use; this skill instructs the agent to call the search_papers MCP tool and does not enable MCP access by itself.
Claude Desktop / Claude Code
Add to your MCP configuration:
{
"mcpServers": {
"bgpt": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["mcp-remote", "https://bgpt.pro/mcp/sse"]
}
}
}
npm (alternative)
npx bgpt-mcp
Usage
Once the BGPT MCP server is configured, call its search_papers tool via the agent's MCP interface (not via Bash):
Search for papers about: "CRISPR gene editing efficiency in human cells"
The server returns structured results including:
- Title, authors, journal, year, DOI
- Methods: Experimental techniques, models, protocols
- Results: Key findings with quantitative data
- Sample sizes: Number of subjects/samples
- Quality scores: Study quality assessments
- Conclusions: Author conclusions and implications
Pricing
- Free tier: 50 searches per network, no API key required
- Paid: $0.01 per result with an API key from bgpt.pro/mcp
Frequently asked questions about BGPT Paper Search
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