Add the alphaXiv Connector to Claude for Research Papers
Melvin Vivas · X post · 2026-08-20 · Open on X
Topics: AI Dev Tools & Productivity, AI Agents, Tool Use & MCP · Level: beginner
Summary
The creator recommends adding the alphaXiv connector to Claude so Claude can work with arXiv research papers through alphaXiv.
Key points
- Claude supports connectors to outside services.
- alphaXiv offers a connector that brings research papers into Claude.
- The creator strongly recommends it ('Thank me later').
Resources mentioned
- alphaXiv (@askalphaxiv) on X · tool · x.com · free
alphaXiv, a platform for discussing and exploring arXiv papers, which offers a connector for Claude.
Try this
- Add the alphaXiv connector in Claude.
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