What is the main functional difference between Arxivsub MCP and IlyaGusev Academia MCP?

Arxivsub MCP is categorized under Research and uses a local stdio subprocess. IlyaGusev Academia MCP belongs to Research and uses an install path we have not confirmed yet. Pick Arxivsub MCP for research work and IlyaGusev Academia MCP for research.

How do I install Arxivsub MCP or IlyaGusev Academia MCP in Claude Desktop, Cursor, or Windsurf?

Copy the mcpServers block from the config section on this page into your client's config (for example claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json), then fully restart the client. IlyaGusev Academia MCP has no confirmed install command yet — follow its own setup instructions.

Are Arxivsub MCP and IlyaGusev Academia MCP free to use, or do they require API keys?

Arxivsub MCP has no declared pricing — check the project's own site. IlyaGusev Academia MCP is listed as free. Auth: no auth required. If a server needs environment variables such as API keys, define them under the env key in your client's MCP config.

Can I run both Arxivsub MCP and IlyaGusev Academia MCP at the same time in my AI client?

Yes. MCP clients support multiple servers: add arxivsub-mcp and ilyagusev-academia-mcp as separate keys in the same mcpServers object, and your assistant will call tools from either one.

Which MCP server has higher directory engagement and quality ratings?

On AllMCPs, Arxivsub MCP has a quality signal of 49/100 (Fair) with 1 views, 0 installs and 0 GitHub stars. IlyaGusev Academia MCP has 49/100 (Fair) with 2 views, 0 installs and 93 GitHub stars.

Arxivsub MCP vs IlyaGusev Academia MCP

Arxivsub MCP vs IlyaGusev Academia MCP | AllMCPs

Feature & specification comparison

Rows where the two servers differ are marked.

Spec	Arxivsub MCP	IlyaGusev Academia MCP
Category	Research	Research
Quality signal	49/100 · Fair	49/100 · Fair
Install command	Confirmed	Not confirmed yet
Transport	Local subprocess (stdio)	—
Auth	Not declared	No auth required
Pricing	Not declared	Free
Required env vars	`ARXIVSUB_SKILL_KEY`	`WORKSPACE_DIROPENROUTER_API_KEYEXA_API_KEYBRAVE_API_KEYTAVILY_API_KEYPORTENABLE_AUTHTOKENS_FILE`
Verified owner	Community listing	Community listing
GitHub stars	0	93
Directory activity	1 views 0 installs 0 upvotes	2 views 0 installs 0 upvotes
Tools	5	11
Full listing	View Arxivsub MCP	View IlyaGusev Academia MCP

Ready-to-paste client configs

Paste either block (or both) into your client config, e.g. claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json. We only show a config when the install command is confirmed.

Arxivsub MCP

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "arxivsub-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "arxivsub-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "ARXIVSUB_SKILL_KEY": "YOUR_ARXIVSUB_SKILL_KEY_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

IlyaGusev Academia MCP

No confirmed install command for IlyaGusev Academia MCP yet — follow the setup steps linked from its listing page rather than a guessed package name.

Arxivsub MCP vs IlyaGusev Academia MCP

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Feature & specification comparison

Tools & capabilities

Arxivsub MCP tools 5

IlyaGusev Academia MCP tools 11

Ready-to-paste client configs

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Frequently asked questions

Choose Arxivsub MCP when

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Arxivsub MCP tools 5

IlyaGusev Academia MCP tools 11

Arxivsub MCP

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Frequently asked questions

What is the main functional difference between Arxivsub MCP and IlyaGusev Academia MCP?

How do I install Arxivsub MCP or IlyaGusev Academia MCP in Claude Desktop, Cursor, or Windsurf?

Are Arxivsub MCP and IlyaGusev Academia MCP free to use, or do they require API keys?

Can I run both Arxivsub MCP and IlyaGusev Academia MCP at the same time in my AI client?

Which MCP server has higher directory engagement and quality ratings?

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