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Integrations

One SQLite database, whether you reach it through the desktop app, the terminal, the HTTP API, or Claude via MCP.

Desktop app

Tauri + React UI with library, graph, projects, search, tags, and in-app PDF reading. Spawns the FastAPI backend automatically.

CLI

Search, fetch, list, tag, and manage papers from the terminal. Install to PATH from Settings, or use the bundled sidecar.

REST API

FastAPI backend with OpenAPI docs — powers the desktop app and supports custom frontends.

MCP for Claude

Model Context Protocol server for AI-assisted literature workflows. One-click setup for Claude Desktop, Cursor, and Windsurf.