PaperBanana
CommunityMCP server by llmsresearch · updated · ★ 2.4k
Generate academic diagrams and statistical plots from text using multi-agent AI. PaperBanana is a community project by llmsresearch, not verified by a company domain.
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Install PaperBanana
Built from the published package, never by AIclaude mcp add paperbanana -- uvx paperbananaRun in your terminal. Add --scope user to use it in every project.
{
"mcpServers": {
"paperbanana": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"paperbanana"
]
}
}
}Settings, Developer, Edit config. Paste into claude_desktop_config.json and restart.
{
"mcpServers": {
"paperbanana": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"paperbanana"
]
}
}
}Add to ~/.cursor/mcp.json (all projects) or .cursor/mcp.json (this project).
{
"servers": {
"paperbanana": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"paperbanana"
]
}
}
}Add to .vscode/mcp.json. VS Code uses "servers", not "mcpServers".
codex mcp add paperbanana -- uvx paperbanana{
"mcpServers": {
"paperbanana": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"paperbanana"
]
}
}
}Add to ~/.gemini/config/mcp_config.json (all projects) or .agents/mcp_config.json (this project).
gemini mcp add paperbanana uvx paperbananaGemini 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 paperbanana block.
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PaperBanana: common questions
How do I install PaperBanana?
In Claude Code run claude mcp add paperbanana -- uvx paperbanana. For Claude Desktop, Cursor and VS Code, paste the config shown above and restart. See the install guides.
Is PaperBanana the official server?
PaperBanana is a community project by llmsresearch, not verified by a company domain.
Is PaperBanana free?
The code is published under the MIT licence. The service it connects to may have its own pricing.
Is PaperBanana safe to use?
It scores 86 of 100. Grades: maintenance B, licence A, quality A. The security check has not run for it yet. Review the code before you install. How grades work.
What are alternatives to PaperBanana?
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Does PaperBanana work with ChatGPT?
Not directly. It runs locally, and ChatGPT only connects to remote servers with a URL. Use it in Claude Code, Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code or Codex.
