Comparison
gpt_academic vs web-search-mcp
Verdict
Pick gpt_academic when gpt_academic is primarily Python; web-search-mcp is TypeScript; pick web-search-mcp when web-search-mcp is primarily TypeScript; gpt_academic is Python.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | gpt_academic | web-search-mcp |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Slowing (166d since push) As of 4d · github_public_v1 | Slowing (340d since push) As of today · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Personal account As of 4d · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Personal account As of today · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | No lockfile (source not queried) As of 4d · osv@v1 | No lockfile (source not queried) As of today · osv@v1 |
| deps.dev advisories | Not queried deps.dev@v1 | Not queried deps.dev@v1 |
| OpenSSF Scorecard | Not queried openssf-scorecard@v1 | Not queried openssf-scorecard@v1 |
Tagline
- gpt_academic
- 提供实用化交互接口，优化论文阅读/润色/写作体验
- web-search-mcp
- A simple, locally hosted Web Search MCP server for use with Local LLMs
Stars
- gpt_academic
- 71k
- web-search-mcp
- 1.0k
Forks
- gpt_academic
- 8.3k
- web-search-mcp
- 153
Open issues
- gpt_academic
- 329
- web-search-mcp
- 34
Language
- gpt_academic
- Python
- web-search-mcp
- TypeScript
Adopt for
- gpt_academic
- gpt_academic专为增强与GPT/GLM等大语言模型的交互，优化论文写作、润色和阅读体验。它支持自定义模块、多种LLM接入，并且拥有PDF/LaTeX文档处理功能。
- web-search-mcp
- -
Persona
- gpt_academic
- -
- web-search-mcp
- -
Runtime
- gpt_academic
- -
- web-search-mcp
- -
License
- gpt_academic
- 使用GPL-3.0许可证，这意味着你可以自由地运行、学习、分享和修改这个软件，但是如果你在分发含gpt_academic的程序时，你必须公开整个程序源代码且采用同为GPL许可证
- web-search-mcp
- MIT
Last pushed
- gpt_academic
- Jan 25, 2026
- web-search-mcp
- Aug 8, 2025
Categories
- gpt_academic
- Developer Tools, LLM Frameworks
- web-search-mcp
- Developer Tools, LLM Frameworks
Trust and health
Days since push
- gpt_academic
- 166d
- web-search-mcp
- 340d
Open issues (now)
- gpt_academic
- 329
- web-search-mcp
- 34
Full report
- gpt_academic
- Trust report
- web-search-mcp
- Trust report
Choose gpt_academic if…
- gpt_academic is primarily Python; web-search-mcp is TypeScript.
- License: gpt_academic is GPL-3.0, web-search-mcp is MIT.
- Requirements: Min 8 GB RAM; 依赖Python环境.
- Tags unique to gpt_academic: academic, chatglm-6b, chatgpt, gpt-4.
- gpt_academic ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment.
- 需要使用GPT或GLM大语言模型进行高效的学术论文相关任务时
When NOT to use gpt_academic
- Last GitHub push was 171 days ago (slowing maintenance, Jan 25, 2026). Validate activity before betting a new project on gpt_academic.
- Developer Tools: A gateway is overkill when you're pinned to a single provider and model.
- LLM Frameworks: Avoid a framework for a single prompt-and-retrieve call; the abstraction can cost more than it saves.
Choose web-search-mcp if…
- web-search-mcp is primarily TypeScript; gpt_academic is Python.
- License: web-search-mcp is MIT, gpt_academic is GPL-3.0.
- Tags unique to web-search-mcp: llm, lmstudio, local-llm, mcp.
When NOT to use web-search-mcp
- Last GitHub push was 340 days ago (slowing maintenance, Aug 8, 2025). Validate activity before betting a new project on web-search-mcp.
- Developer Tools: A gateway is overkill when you're pinned to a single provider and model.
- LLM Frameworks: Avoid a framework for a single prompt-and-retrieve call; the abstraction can cost more than it saves.
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (binary-husky/gpt_academic) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub forks (binary-husky/gpt_academic) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Last push (binary-husky/gpt_academic) · observed Jan 25, 2026
- License file (GPL-3.0) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub stars (mrkrsl/web-search-mcp) · observed Jul 15, 2026
- GitHub forks (mrkrsl/web-search-mcp) · observed Jul 15, 2026
- Last push (mrkrsl/web-search-mcp) · observed Aug 8, 2025
- License file (MIT) · observed Jul 15, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 15, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: gpt_academic 71k · web-search-mcp 1.0k (synced Jul 11, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between gpt_academic and web-search-mcp?
- gpt_academic: 提供实用化交互接口，优化论文阅读/润色/写作体验. web-search-mcp: A simple, locally hosted Web Search MCP server for use with Local LLMs. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose gpt_academic over web-search-mcp?
- Choose gpt_academic over web-search-mcp when gpt_academic is primarily Python; web-search-mcp is TypeScript; License: gpt_academic is GPL-3.0, web-search-mcp is MIT; Requirements: Min 8 GB RAM; 依赖Python环境; Tags unique to gpt_academic: academic, chatglm-6b, chatgpt, gpt-4; gpt_academic ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment; 需要使用GPT或GLM大语言模型进行高效的学术论文相关任务时.
- When should I choose web-search-mcp over gpt_academic?
- Choose web-search-mcp over gpt_academic when web-search-mcp is primarily TypeScript; gpt_academic is Python; License: web-search-mcp is MIT, gpt_academic is GPL-3.0; Tags unique to web-search-mcp: llm, lmstudio, local-llm, mcp.
- When should I avoid gpt_academic?
- Last GitHub push was 171 days ago (slowing maintenance, Jan 25, 2026). Validate activity before betting a new project on gpt_academic. Developer Tools: A gateway is overkill when you're pinned to a single provider and model. LLM Frameworks: Avoid a framework for a single prompt-and-retrieve call; the abstraction can cost more than it saves.
- When should I avoid web-search-mcp?
- Last GitHub push was 340 days ago (slowing maintenance, Aug 8, 2025). Validate activity before betting a new project on web-search-mcp. Developer Tools: A gateway is overkill when you're pinned to a single provider and model. LLM Frameworks: Avoid a framework for a single prompt-and-retrieve call; the abstraction can cost more than it saves.
- Is gpt_academic or web-search-mcp more popular on GitHub?
- gpt_academic has more GitHub stars (71,056 vs 1,027). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are gpt_academic and web-search-mcp open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (gpt_academic: GPL-3.0, web-search-mcp: MIT).
- Where can I find alternatives to gpt_academic or web-search-mcp?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at gpt_academic alternatives and web-search-mcp alternatives (gpt_academic markdown twin, web-search-mcp markdown twin), ranked by typed relationship edges rather than popularity votes.
- Is there a machine-readable version of this comparison?
- Yes. The markdown twin at this comparison mirrors this page for agents and LLM crawlers, with the same stats table and FAQ answers.
- Which is better maintained, gpt_academic or web-search-mcp?
- gpt_academic: Slowing. web-search-mcp: Slowing. Compare maintenance labels, days since push, and release cadence in the trust section below - stars alone do not measure maintenance.
- Where are the full trust reports for gpt_academic and web-search-mcp?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: gpt_academic trust report; web-search-mcp trust report.