BOLD MCP Server

Name: BOLD MCP Server
Author: Lespernater

@Lespernater

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BOLD MCP Server について

MCP Server to connect local LLMs to BOLD Rest API

基本情報

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公開者

Lespernater

設定

以下の設定を使って、このサーバーを MCP 対応クライアントに追加してください。

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "bold": {
      "command": "python",
      "args": [
        "-m",
        "mcp_server_bold"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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Fetches specimen data based on given criteria.

Fetches specimen and sequence data based on given criteria.

概要

What is BOLD MCP Server?

A Model Context Protocol server that enables LLMs to search BOLD (Barcode of Life Data System) specimens. It fetches specimen and sequence data via BOLD’s REST API, simplifying complex queries for AI assistants.

How to use BOLD MCP Server?

Install with pip from the cloned repository, then run python -m mcp_server_bold. Configure it as an MCP server in the Claude Desktop app by adding the command to claude_desktop_config.json. Use the tools specimen-search and combined-search to retrieve BOLD data.

Key features of BOLD MCP Server

specimen-search – retrieves specimen data by given criteria.
combined-search – fetches both specimen and sequence data.
Simplified interface to the BOLD REST API.
Runs as a local Python script.
Compatible with Claude Desktop via MCP configuration.

Use cases of BOLD MCP Server

Query BOLD for specimen records during biodiversity research.
Combine specimen and genetic sequence data for analysis.
Integrate BOLD data into AI‑powered field guides or taxonomic tools.

FAQ from BOLD MCP Server

How do I install BOLD MCP Server?

Clone the repository, navigate into it, and run pip install -e .. Then run python -m mcp_server_bold to start the server.

How do I configure BOLD MCP Server for Claude Desktop?

Add an entry to claude_desktop_config.json under mcpServers with "command": "python" and "args": ["-m", "mcp_server_bold"]. Restart Claude Desktop and approve the tool when prompted.

Does BOLD MCP Server require a separate runtime?

It requires Python and the dependencies installed via pip. The README suggests using a conda environment if the default setup fails.

What data does BOLD MCP Server fetch?

It fetches specimen and optionally sequence data from the BOLD REST API based on search criteria provided to the tools.

Are there any known limitations?

The README notes that other hosts like Zed do not yet support MCP Tools, so compatibility is currently limited to Claude Desktop or the MCP inspector.

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