Overleaf-MCP-Server

MCP Server for Overleaf

1 stars PythonOthers Updated Aug 26, 2026

Documentation

Overleaf MCP Server

MCP server that lets compatible clients (e.g., Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code) interact with Overleaf projects via tools and resources.

Features

List projects and files.
Read files.
Safe, read-only mode.

Adjust to match your implementation.

Requirements

Python 3.10+
An Overleaf account (or session cookie)

Configure a client

Claude Desktop

Edit claude_desktop_config.json:

json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "overleaf": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": ["overleaf-mcp"],
      "env": {
        "PROJECT_ID": "",
        "OVERLEAF_TOKEN": ""
      },
      "timeout": 120000
    }
  }
}

If you have a console script, set "command": "overleaf-mcp" and remove "args".

Cursor (settings.json)

json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "overleaf": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": ["overleaf-mcp"],
      "env": {
        "PROJECT_ID": "",
        "OVERLEAF_TOKEN": ""
      }
    }
  }
}

VS Code MCP (.vscode/mcp.json)

jsonc

{
  "servers": {
    "my-mcp-server-overleaf": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": ["overleaf-mcp"],
      "env": {
        "PROJECT_ID": "",
        "OVERLEAF_TOKEN": ""
      }
    }
  },
  "inputs": []
}

Tools

list_of_files: List all files in the project.
read_file: Read a specified file from the project.

Frequently asked questions

What is Overleaf-MCP-Server?

Overleaf-MCP-Server is MCP Server for Overleaf

How do I install Overleaf-MCP-Server?

Open the GitHub repository and follow its README. Most MCP servers are added to your client's MCP config, then called by your agent.

Is Overleaf-MCP-Server open source?

Yes — it is hosted on GitHub at https://github.com/M-H-Amini/Overleaf-MCP-Server and has 1 stars.

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