Consensus MCP Connector

Consensus is the go-to MCP for academic research. Connect directly to 220M+ peer-reviewed papers to search, synthesize, and build structured research outputs from within your conversation. Run literature reviews, build boolean search strategies, generate bibliographies, identify research gaps, and draft cited content — grounded in studies from PubMed, Semantic Scholar, and ArXiv. Pre-built workflows handle complex tasks in minutes: systematic reviews, curriculum reading lists, grant research wit

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Connector URL

https://mcp.consensus.app/mcp

Add as a Connector

This server runs remotely, so you can add it as a connector in chat apps. No install needed.

  1. Open claude.ai → Settings → Connectors
  2. Click Add custom connector
  3. Paste the URL below and click Add, then sign in if asked
CONNECTOR URL
https://mcp.consensus.app/mcp

Works on Claude web, desktop and mobile once added. Full Claude guide →

  1. Open Settings → Apps & Connectors → Advanced and turn on Developer mode
  2. Go back to Apps & Connectors and click Create
  3. Give it a name and description, paste the URL below, pick the auth type, then save
CONNECTOR URL
https://mcp.consensus.app/mcp

Needs a Plus, Pro, Business, Enterprise or Edu plan. Full ChatGPT guide →

  1. Open grok.com/connectors
  2. Click New Connector → Custom
  3. Paste the URL below and finish any sign-in
CONNECTOR URL
https://mcp.consensus.app/mcp

Custom connectors need a paid Grok plan. Full Grok guide →

  1. Open gemini.google.com → Settings → Connected Apps
  2. Under Custom apps, choose Add a custom app
  3. Paste the URL below, click Next and approve in the browser
CONNECTOR URL
https://mcp.consensus.app/mcp

Add it on the web first. It then shows in the Gemini mobile app too. Full Gemini guide →

  1. Open your agent in Copilot Studio and go to Tools → Add a tool → New tool
  2. Select Model Context Protocol and fill in the name, description and the URL below
  3. Pick the auth type, click Create, then Add to agent
CONNECTOR URL
https://mcp.consensus.app/mcp

The consumer Copilot app has no custom MCP setting. Copilot Studio needs a paid license and Streamable HTTP. Full Microsoft Copilot guide →

  1. Open Settings → Connectors in Perplexity
  2. Click + Custom connector and choose Remote
  3. Give it a name, paste the URL below, pick OAuth or API key, then save
CONNECTOR URL
https://mcp.consensus.app/mcp

Needs a Pro, Max or Enterprise plan. Full Perplexity guide →

  1. Open the Connectors page in Le Chat
  2. Click + Add Connector and switch to the Custom MCP Connector tab
  3. Enter a name, paste the URL below, click Connect and finish sign-in
CONNECTOR URL
https://mcp.consensus.app/mcp

Admin-only. On Free, Pro and Student plans the account owner is the admin. Full Le Chat guide →

  1. Open Settings → Integrations → Custom MCP Servers
  2. Click Add Server
  3. Enter a name, paste the URL below and add any API key or token
CONNECTOR URL
https://mcp.consensus.app/mcp

Manus checks the server and lists its tools once added. Full Manus guide →

  1. The Muse app has no custom MCP setting yet. Use Muse Code instead
  2. Add the server to the mcp_servers block of ~/.config/muse/settings.json
  3. Restart Muse Code so it loads the new tools
ADD TO ~/.config/muse/settings.json
{ "mcp_servers": { "consensus": { "url": "https://mcp.consensus.app/mcp" } } }

Full Meta Muse guide →

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FAQ

How do I add the Consensus MCP connector?

Copy the connector URL https://mcp.consensus.app/mcp and add it as a custom connector in Claude, ChatGPT, Grok, Gemini, Microsoft Copilot, Perplexity, Le Chat, Manus, Meta Muse. The steps for each app are on this page.

Does the Consensus connector need sign-in?

Yes. You sign in to Consensus when you add the connector.

What tools does the Consensus connector provide?

It provides 1 tool: search.

Is Consensus in Claude's connector directory?

Yes. Consensus is listed in Anthropic's official connector directory for Claude.

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