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altmetric-mcp
Verified · mcp.altmetric.comMCP server by altmetric · updated · ★ 7 · 146 downloads a week
MCP server for Altmetric APIs - track research attention across news, policy, social media, and more altmetric-mcp is published by mcp.altmetric.com from its verified domain in the official MCP Registry.
Install altmetric-mcp
Built from the published package, never by AIclaude mcp add altmetric-mcp -- npx -y altmetric-mcpRun in your terminal. Add --scope user to use it in every project.
{
"mcpServers": {
"altmetric-mcp": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"altmetric-mcp"
]
}
}
}Settings, Developer, Edit config. Paste into claude_desktop_config.json and restart.
{
"mcpServers": {
"altmetric-mcp": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"altmetric-mcp"
]
}
}
}Add to ~/.cursor/mcp.json (all projects) or .cursor/mcp.json (this project).
{
"servers": {
"altmetric-mcp": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"altmetric-mcp"
]
}
}
}Add to .vscode/mcp.json. VS Code uses "servers", not "mcpServers".
codex mcp add altmetric-mcp -- npx -y altmetric-mcp{
"mcpServers": {
"altmetric-mcp": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"altmetric-mcp"
]
}
}
}Add to ~/.gemini/config/mcp_config.json (all projects) or .agents/mcp_config.json (this project).
gemini mcp add altmetric-mcp npx -y altmetric-mcpGemini CLI was replaced by Antigravity CLI in June 2026 and remains only for enterprise licences and paid API keys.
MCP servers run with your permissions and can read what you give them access to. Some need an API key: check the README and add it under env in the altmetric-mcp block.
Last commit 9 days ago
MIT: permissive, fine for commercial use
Clear description, published package or server URL, original repository
No risky patterns in the files we checked
What you need
| Setting | Needed | What it is |
|---|---|---|
ALTMETRIC_Environment variable, secret | Optional | API key for Altmetric Details Page API. At least one credential set required: either this key OR both Explorer API credentials |
ALTMETRIC_Environment variable, secret | Optional | API key for Altmetric Explorer API (requires ALTMETRIC_EXPLORER_API_SECRET). At least one credential set required |
ALTMETRIC_Environment variable, secret | Optional | API secret for Altmetric Explorer API HMAC authentication (requires ALTMETRIC_EXPLORER_API_KEY) |
From the publisher's entry in the official MCP Registry. Required settings are already in the install config below as placeholders.
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Security check
ANo download-and-run commands, hidden instructions or signs of sending keys out were found.
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altmetric-mcp: common questions
How do I install altmetric-mcp?
In Claude Code run claude mcp add altmetric-mcp -- npx -y altmetric-mcp. For Claude Desktop, Cursor and VS Code, paste the config shown above and restart. See the install guides.
Is altmetric-mcp the official server?
altmetric-mcp is published by mcp.altmetric.com from its verified domain in the official MCP Registry.
Is altmetric-mcp free?
The code is published under the MIT licence. The service it connects to may have its own pricing.
Is altmetric-mcp safe to use?
It scores 81 of 100. Grades: maintenance A, licence A, quality C. Security check: grade A, no risky patterns found in the files checked. Review the code before you install. How grades work.
What are alternatives to altmetric-mcp?
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Does altmetric-mcp work with ChatGPT?
Yes. Add its server URL in ChatGPT as a custom connector. See MCP in ChatGPT.