Study with Claude
Connect Scholium to Claude Desktop using the Model Context Protocol (MCP). Generate flashcards, review your knowledge, and manage your study materials through natural conversation.
What you can do
Access your entire Scholium knowledge base through natural conversation with Claude.
list_projects
Browse all your Scholium projects and their study material counts.
"Show me my Scholium projects"
save_to_curriculum
Save knowledge from any conversation directly to your study materials.
"Save this explanation to my Biology project"
generate_flashcards
Create AI-powered flashcards from any content, with adjustable difficulty.
"Create 10 flashcards about mitosis"
search_knowledge
Find concepts, facts, and notes across your entire knowledge base.
"What do I know about photosynthesis?"
get_due_cards
Get flashcards scheduled for review based on the FSRS algorithm.
"What flashcards are due today?"
record_review
Log your flashcard review results to update spaced repetition schedules.
"I got that one right, mark it as easy"
Set up in 5 minutes
Connect Scholium to Claude Desktop with these simple steps.
Locate your config file
Find your Claude Desktop configuration file based on your operating system.
~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json%APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.jsonAdd the Scholium server
Copy the configuration below and add it to your Claude Desktop config file.
{
"mcpServers": {
"scholium": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "@anthropic-ai/mcp-remote", "https://scholium.io/api/mcp"]
}
}
}Restart Claude Desktop
Completely quit and restart Claude Desktop to load the new configuration.
Authorize access
The first time you use a Scholium tool, Claude will open your browser to authorize access to your Scholium account.
How authentication works
OAuth 2.0
Industry-standard secure authentication
PKCE Flow
Enhanced security for public clients
Auto-refresh
Tokens refresh automatically
How people use it
From casual learners to research professionals, here's how the Scholium MCP integration fits into your workflow.
Learn through conversation
Ask Claude to explain complex topics, then save the explanations directly to your curriculum. Generate flashcards from any discussion.
Study on demand
Ask Claude "What cards are due today?" and review them right in the conversation. Rate your answers and watch your progress update in real-time.
Connect your knowledge
Search your entire Scholium knowledge base through Claude. Find connections between topics you might have missed.
Research assistance
Reading a paper with Claude? Save key concepts to your curriculum as you discuss them. Build your knowledge base organically.
Ready to Study Smarter?
Connect Scholium to Claude Desktop and transform how you learn. Your knowledge base, accessible through natural conversation.
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