biostudies-mcp-server
BasicThe biostudies-mcp-server is a proof-of-concept implementation for a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server designed for BioStudies search, facilitating the integration of bioinformatics data. It allows users to search and retrieve bioinformatics data while integrating tools for enhanced data handling.
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Overview
The biostudies-mcp-server is a proof-of-concept implementation for a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server designed for BioStudies search, facilitating the integration of bioinformatics data. It allows users to search and retrieve bioinformatics data while integrating tools for enhanced data handling.
Installation
1Install the package
npx
pip install mcp
mcp install server.py2Add to Claude
Add this configuration to your claude_desktop_config.json:
claude_desktop_config.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"biostudies-mcp-server": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"pip install mcp\nmcp install server.py"
]
}
}
}3Verify installation
Restart Claude Desktop, then ask:
"What tools do you have available from biostudies-mcp-server?"
Prerequisites
- Node.js 18 or higher
- npm or npx available
- Claude Desktop or Claude API access
Configuration
No configuration required. This server works out of the box.
Usage Examples
List Resources
"What resources are available in biostudies-mcp-server?"
Claude will query available resources and return a list of what you can access.
Get Details
"Show me details about [specific item] in biostudies-mcp-server"
Claude will fetch and display detailed information about the requested item.
Create New
"Create a new [item] in biostudies-mcp-server with [details]"
Claude will use the appropriate tool to create the resource and confirm success.
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