Consensus MCP
Search 220M+ peer-reviewed papers and ground Claude's answers in citable studies.
Officialby ConsensusHosted, nothing to installChecked October 18, 2026
Consensus is an AI search engine for academic research, and its hosted MCP server lets Claude search more than 220 million peer-reviewed papers and cite real studies in its answers. Filters for study design, sample size, journal quality and publication year help separate strong evidence from weak.
Who it is for
- Students and academics
- Health and science writers
- Product and policy teams checking the evidence
Prompts to try
Once it is connected, ask in plain words. Claude decides when to use the server and asks before it changes anything important.
What does the research say about intermittent fasting and weight loss? Cite the strongest studies.Find randomized controlled trials on standing desks and back pain with more than 100 participants.Is there good evidence that blue light glasses improve sleep? Summarize the key papers.How to connect it
In Claude Code
claude mcp add --transport http consensus https://mcp.consensus.app/mcp
In the Claude desktop app
Customize > Connectors > Discover: search Consensus, then select Connect to Claude
Hosted address: https://mcp.consensus.app/mcp
Good to know
Run /mcp in Claude Code to sign in; in Claude you can continue without an account at reduced limits, and search limits depend on your plan.
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How we checked it
Checked Consensus's official GitHub home for the hosted server (last commit 2026-08-26), its MCP page on consensus.app and its Claude connectors listing; the hosted endpoint answers with an OAuth challenge.