overleaf-mcp-server

Overleaf MCP Server An MCP server focused only on Overleaf projects (via Overleaf Git sync). What This Server Does Connects MCP-compatible clients to your Overleaf project through Git sync. Exposes file-level tools to list, read, write, and sync project content. Keeps workflow simple: pull latest files, edit, then push back to Overleaf. Architecture Tool Workflow Requirements Python 3.13+ uv package manager An Overleaf plan with Git integration (individual, group, or institution license). Check if your institution provides free access at Overleaf for Institutions - use your institutional email. If your institution is not listed, upgrade your plan. Git Setup Enable Git - open your project on Overleaf → Menu → enable Git under Integrations. Copy project ID - from the browser URL (e.g. https://www.overleaf.com/project/69a4f7cc4eaf13bd56de5b04 → 69a4f7cc4eaf13bd56de5b04). Generate a Git token - Account Settings → Git integration authentication tokens → Generate new token. Configure .env - copy .env.example to .env and fill in: projectid can also be passed per tool call if you leave PROJECTID unset. Quick Start