Context7
by upstash
Feeds AI the latest docs for libraries and frameworks before it answers, so code it writes does not use outdated, removed functions.
Computer or cloud★ 64,224MITUpdated 3 days ago
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Paper Lantern
Overview
Description from the maker (original English)
Research intelligence for AI coding agents. 2M+ CS papers with evidence and tradeoffs.
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What you can do with it
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- Connection: Runs in the cloud
- Transport: Streamable HTTP
- Category: Search & AI memory
Install
Pick the AI app you use, then copy the settings.
Before you install
- Basic checks: 1 of 1 passed
- Runs on the maker’s server: what you ask it goes through their server.
- The registry lists no key to fill in.
You need
- Runs in the cloudNothing to install; it connects over the internet
Which app do you use?
Pick your app above. We remember it, so next time the button says “Install in …”.
Works in Claude on the web, desktop and mobile:
- Open Settings → Connectors
- Press Add custom connector
- Paste the address below and press Add
- If it asks you to sign in, sign in with the maker
https://mcp.paperlantern.ai/chat/mcpRun this in your terminal
claude mcp add --transport http code https://mcp.paperlantern.ai/chat/mcpOr copy the settings yourself
Paste into .cursor/mcp.json in your project, or ~/.cursor/mcp.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"code": {
"url": "https://mcp.paperlantern.ai/chat/mcp"
}
}
}Your browser asks to open the app, then the app shows the settings and asks you to confirm. Key values are left empty for you to fill in.
Or copy the settings yourself
Paste into .vscode/mcp.json in your project
{
"servers": {
"code": {
"type": "http",
"url": "https://mcp.paperlantern.ai/chat/mcp"
}
}
}Your browser asks to open the app, then the app shows the settings and asks you to confirm. Key values are left empty for you to fill in.
ChatGPT connects only to servers on the internet:
- Open ChatGPT on the web → Settings → Connectors (Apps)
- Press Create or Add (some plans need Developer mode under Advanced first)
- Paste the address below, give it a name and save
- If it asks you to sign in, sign in with the maker
https://mcp.paperlantern.ai/chat/mcpMenu names can differ slightly by plan and over time.
Your choice stays on this device in a cookie; no account needed.
These settings are generated from the maker’s registry entry. If the README says otherwise, follow the README.
What it can do
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Basic checksi
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No hidden instructions in tool descriptions
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Compared with others in Search & AI memoryi
- More stars than 0% of the other 7231 servers in this category
- Published to the registry more recently than 10% of the other 7231 servers in this category
- Basic checks equal to or better than 100% of the other 7231 servers in this category
Compared with every active server in this category in the registry. Stars count only when the publisher owns the repo.
Common questions
Is Paper Lantern safe?
It passed 1 of 1 applicable basic checks. We have not read the code. Before adding a key or token, see what access the server asks for and use a key with only the permissions you need.
What keys or codes does it need?
The registry does not list a required key, though some servers ask you to sign in on first use.
Does it run on my computer or in the cloud?
It runs in the maker’s cloud. Connect over the internet with nothing to install, but what you send passes through the maker’s servers.
Is it still maintained?
The GitHub repo last changed –, and the latest version (0.3.1) reached the registry 7 months ago.
Which apps can use it?
Apps that support MCP, such as Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor and VS Code. It connects by URL, so apps that accept remote MCP servers work too, such as ChatGPT in developer mode.
What can I use instead?
In the same category: Context7, Codebase Memory, Exa
Alternatives
Servers in the same category from other makers, sorted by stars.
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README from the maker
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paperlantern
Research intelligence that makes your AI coding agent smarter - one command setup.
Paper Lantern gives your AI coding agent access to 2M+ CS research papers - the right technique for your problem, with tradeoffs, benchmarks, and implementation guidance.
Quick start
npx paperlantern@latestThat's it. Pick your agents, log in, and Paper Lantern is configured.
Supported agents
- Claude Code
- Cursor
- Windsurf
- GitHub Copilot (VS Code)
- Codex
- Gemini CLI
- Cline
Prefer to set up manually, or using a client not listed above? See paperlantern.ai/docs for per-agent config snippets and the raw MCP endpoint.
What it does
The setup CLI:
- Authenticates via OAuth (opens browser)
- Configures the MCP server for your selected agents
- Installs agent rules so your agent knows when to use Paper Lantern
Tools available
Once configured, your agent gets these tools:
| Tool | What it does |
|---|---|
explore_approaches | Survey 4-6 approach families with evidence and tradeoffs |
deep_dive | Investigate one technique in depth - implementation, hyperparameters, failure modes |
compare_approaches | Side-by-side comparison of 2-3 candidates |
check_feasibility | GO / PROTOTYPE / RECONSIDER verdict given your constraints |
give_feedback | Tell us what helped and what didn't |
When your agent uses Paper Lantern
Paper Lantern activates when your agent is making technical decisions where research evidence could improve the outcome - choosing between algorithms, architectures, or techniques.
It does not activate for syntax questions, library lookups, debugging, or general programming tasks.