Knowra

app.knowraPublished by knowra.appOfficial publisherv0.9.0Updated Nov 7, 2026

Search arXiv papers and read Scout reports with methods, evidence and verification points.

VerifiedStreamable HTTPWeb executableWeb Search & ScrapingKnowledge & Memory

Overview

AI-generated overview

Knowra lets an assistant search indexed arXiv papers and read structured Scout reports on their methods, evidence and limitations.

What you can do
  • Search arXiv papers by title, author and abstract to judge relevance
  • Read Scout reports covering key signals, methodology, evidence, experimental conditions, verification points and author-stated limitations
  • Check Scout quota, remaining allowance, reset time and plan entitlements
When to use it
Useful when a research question needs literature discovery plus a deeper read of methods and evidence than an abstract gives, such as comparing candidate papers or checking the context behind a claim.
Requirements
Remote streamable HTTP endpoint; no local install. Scout requires a Knowra account via OAuth or a personal API key. Free accounts include 5 new Scout reports per day, resetting at 00:00 UTC.
Before you install
Scout usage is metered against a daily quota and plan entitlements, so heavy use may hit limits or require a paid plan. An account or personal API key is needed for Scout, and searches and Scout requests are sent to Knowra's servers.

Installation

In SourceWeft

  1. Open Knowra in the dashboard and add it to a workspace.
  2. Enable the server for the chats that should use its tools.

Web executable via Streamable HTTP. Remote servers run from the web runtime once configured in a workspace.

Use with an agent

Paste this prompt into Claude Code, Codex, Cursor or another agent — or into SourceWeft chat. The agent reads this server's install guide, shows you its publisher, endpoint and sign-in, and adds it to your client once you agree. Keys never go into a command.

Read https://sourceweft.com/mcp/app.knowra%2Fknowra/install.md and connect the MCP server it describes to my client. Before changing any config, show me its publisher, endpoint and sign-in method and wait for my OK. Never put an API key in a command or in a file I would commit; ask me where it should come from.

Read the install guide the agent follows

Other MCP clients

Add this to your client's mcpServers config.

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "knowra": {
      "type": "http",
      "url": "https://mcp.knowra.app/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Tools

3

search_papers

Search papers

Discover indexed arXiv papers using titles, authors and abstracts to assess relevance. Prefer an English research topic or question, preserving important entities and phrases. For broad questions, consider distinct research dimensions and query each as useful. Independent queries can run concurrently; 5-10 concurrent requests are recommended for larger batches. Results can complement findings from other research tools and sources for broader coverage. scout_available indicates whether deeper paper-based analysis can be requested with get_scout; choose further reading according to the evidence needed. Use from/to as YYYY-MM-DD UTC dates with both days included. Provide both or neither; each dated query covers at most one calendar month, with dates available from 2025-08-01 onward. Omit both for all indexed dates. For timeouts, wait at least retry_after_seconds when supplied before retrying.

Parameterstofromlimitqueryrequired

get_scout

Get Scout report

Read a structured paper-based analysis of key signals, methodology, evidence, experimental conditions and verification points, with author-stated limitations where available. Use it when these details help assess a candidate, compare findings, or understand the context of a claim beyond the abstract. Search results mark supported papers with scout_available=true. Returns text including figure captions and descriptions. If needed, consult the original paper through source_url for further verification. Independent papers can be requested concurrently; up to five concurrent requests are recommended per batch. For a timeout, wait as indicated and retry the same paper.

Parameterspaper_idrequired

get_usage

Get usage

Check Scout quota, usage, remaining allowance and reset time, along with plan and entitlement details. Entitlement expiry and quota reset time describe different events.

Takes no parameters.

Version history

9
  1. v0.9.0LatestNov 7, 2026
  2. v0.8.17Nov 5, 2026
  3. v0.8.16Nov 4, 2026
  4. v0.8.15Oct 31, 2026
  5. v0.8.14Oct 30, 2026
  6. v0.8.12Oct 29, 2026
  7. v0.8.8Oct 26, 2026
  8. v0.8.6Oct 26, 2026
  9. v0.8.2Oct 26, 2026

Score

83% of the applicable checks met

How complete this listing is, computed from the registry entry, the endpoint and public sources. Not a rating of the server and not a statement that it is safe or working today: reachability is a dated check, and no installs or reviews go into the score.

  • Reached in the last 30 daysRequired25 pts
  • Auth declaredRequired10 pts
  • Tools listedRequired15 pts
  • DescriptionRequired15 pts
  • Logo10 pts
  • Documentation15 pts

    Declare a GitHub repository with a README, or serve resource_documentation in the OAuth protected-resource metadata.

  • LicenseNot applicable

    A hosted service is used under its provider's terms, so no license is expected here. This check is left out of the percentage.