pubmed
npxStandardA Model Context Protocol (MCP) server enabling AI agents to intelligently search, retrieve, and analyze biomedical literature from PubMed via NCBI E-utilities. Includes a research agent scaffold. STDIO & HTTP
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Overview
A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server enabling AI agents to intelligently search, retrieve, and analyze biomedical literature from PubMed via NCBI E-utilities. Includes a research agent scaffold. STDIO & HTTP
Installation
1Install the package
npx
npx -y @cyanheads/pubmed-mcp-server2Add to Claude
Add this configuration to your claude_desktop_config.json:
claude_desktop_config.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"cyanheads-pubmed-mcp-server-github": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"npx -y @cyanheads/pubmed-mcp-server"
]
}
}
}3Verify installation
Restart Claude Desktop, then ask:
"What tools do you have available from pubmed?"
Prerequisites
- Node.js 18 or higher
- npm or npx available
- Claude Desktop or Claude API access
- API key for pubmed
Configuration
API Key Required
This server requires an API key from pubmed. Add it to your environment or config.
| Variable | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
| PUBMED_API_KEY | Yes | Your pubmed API key |
Usage Examples
List Resources
"What resources are available in pubmed?"
Claude will query available resources and return a list of what you can access.
Get Details
"Show me details about [specific item] in pubmed"
Claude will fetch and display detailed information about the requested item.
Create New
"Create a new [item] in pubmed with [details]"
Claude will use the appropriate tool to create the resource and confirm success.
Works with pubmed
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