https://mcp.consensus.app/mcp. If your client supports OAuth, authentication is handled automatically.
No OAuth? Send your Consensus API key as a Bearer token instead. See API key (Bearer token) for the header and example configs.
The
search tool returns a text payload of ranked papers and citation instructions, written for AI agents. If your client needs structured paper data, use the Consensus API.Next
Verify your connection
Run a test search and fix common setup issues.
Plans and access
Papers per search, monthly calls, and rate limits for each plan.