mcp-inspire

Search INSPIRE and arXiv literature and batch-download PDFs locally.

2|Updated Nov 16, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/w5851/Julia_RelaxTime --skill mcp-inspire
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: mcp-inspire
Source: https://github.com/w5851/Julia_RelaxTime/tree/main/.agents/skills/mcp-inspire
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/w5851/Julia_RelaxTime --skill mcp-inspire

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Researchers need to search INSPIRE and arXiv literature and fetch PDFs locally, while staying within a local MCP-enabled VS Code workflow for privacy and reproducibility.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • INSPIRE/arXiv literature search from within VS Code with MCP server integration
  • Batch download of arXiv PDFs and handoff to PDF utilities for reading and annotation
  • Reproducible, local workflows that keep data on the user's machine

Quick Start

Search INSPIRE for keywords, select a result, download the arXiv PDF to your local folder, and hand off to the PDF utilities.

Frequently Asked Questions about mcp-inspire

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I search INSPIRE literature directly within VS Code?

You can search INSPIRE literature within VS Code by using an MCP server integration that queries INSPIRE and arXiv databases directly from your editor. This local workflow keeps your literature search and data processing private and reproducible.

Can I batch download arXiv PDFs for offline reading?

Yes, you can batch download arXiv PDFs locally. The workflow allows you to select multiple search results and automatically fetch the PDFs to a local folder for downstream reading and annotation.

What is an MCP server and do I need it for local literature search?

An MCP server is the integration layer enabling local literature search and PDF management within VS Code. You need a local MCP-enabled VS Code environment to execute reproducible, privacy-conscious literature queries and downloads.

Does this workflow keep my literature search data on my local machine?

Yes, the workflow is designed for privacy-conscious local processing. It uses MCP server integrations to ensure your INSPIRE and arXiv search queries, metadata, and downloaded PDFs remain on your local machine.

What's the best way to manage arXiv metadata and PDFs in VS Code?

The best way to manage arXiv metadata and PDFs in VS Code is using a local MCP-enabled workflow. You can sort results, view metadata, batch-download PDFs, and hand off to PDF utilities for reading and annotation.