What dependencies are required to run PubMed MCP Server?
Python 3.10 or higher and the FastMCP library, plus asyncio, logging, requests, and beautifulsoup4.
PubMed MCP Server
@pipethedev
Basic information
About PubMed MCP Server
No overview available yet
PubMed MCP Server config
Add this server to your MCP-compatible client using the configuration below.
{
"mcpServers": {
"pubmed-mcp-server-pipethedev": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@smithery/cli",
"install",
"@JackKuo666/pubmed-mcp-server",
"--client",
"claude"
]
}
}
}PubMed MCP Server tools
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Overview
What is PubMed MCP Server?
The PubMed MCP Server provides a bridge between AI assistants and PubMed's vast repository of biomedical literature through the Model Context Protocol (MCP). It allows AI models to search for scientific articles, access their metadata, and perform deep analysis in a programmatic way.
How to use PubMed MCP Server?
Install Python 3.10+ and dependencies, then start the server with python pubmed_server.py. Configure the client (e.g., Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf, or CLine) by adding the server's details to the appropriate configuration file.
Key features of PubMed MCP Server
- Paper search using keywords or advanced query
- Fast retrieval of article metadata
- Access detailed metadata for specific papers
- Attempts to download full-text PDFs
- Performs comprehensive deep analysis of papers
- Provides specialized research prompts for analysis
Use cases of PubMed MCP Server
- Searching for recent literature on a biomedical topic
- Retrieving metadata for a specific PubMed article
- Downloading full-text PDFs for offline reading
- Performing comprehensive analysis of research papers
- Supporting biomedical research with programmatic tool access
Frequently asked questions
Does PubMed MCP Server require an API key or authentication?
No, the server uses PubMed's public API and does not require any authentication or API key.
Can I download the full text of any PubMed article?
The server attempts to download full-text PDFs, but availability depends on the publisher and access rights.
Is PubMed MCP Server free to use?
Yes, it is open-source under the MIT License and accesses PubMed's free public data, but you must respect PubMed's terms of service.
What are the known limitations of PubMed MCP Server?
PDF downloads are attempted but not guaranteed; the tool is intended for research purposes only.
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