MCP FHIR Tools

Name: MCP FHIR Tools
Author: aehrc

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About MCP FHIR Tools

A collection of tools for working with FHIR (Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources) data, designed to be used with Large Language Models via the Model Context Protocol.

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Basic information

Config

Add this server to your MCP-compatible client using the configuration below.

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "fhir-tools": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "mcp-fhir-tools"
      ]
    },
    "tx-tools": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "mcp-tx-tools"
      ]
    },
    "au-fhir-tools": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "mcp-au-fhir-tools"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Tools

Validate a FHIR resource using the official FHIR validator. If the resource contains coded fields, use the lookup-code tool to make sure that valid codes are populated before attempting validation.

Generate a random UUID v4 string. Use this when you need to create unique identifiers.

Overview

What is MCP FHIR Tools?

MCP FHIR Tools is a collection of utilities for working with FHIR (Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources) data, designed to be used with large language models via the Model Context Protocol. It includes three packages: general FHIR utilities, Australian-specific healthcare identifier generation, and terminology services for code lookup and validation.

How to use MCP FHIR Tools?

Refer to the individual package READMEs for installation, configuration, and usage instructions. No specific commands or config keys are documented in the top-level README.

Key features of MCP FHIR Tools

FHIR resource validation and UUID generation
Australian healthcare identifier generation
Terminology code lookup and validation
Designed for LLM-based healthcare applications

Use cases of MCP FHIR Tools

Validate FHIR resources in LLM-powered clinical workflows
Generate Australian healthcare identifiers for patient records
Look up and validate medical codes from standard terminologies
Assist with FHIR data analysis using language models

FAQ from MCP FHIR Tools

What is the purpose of MCP FHIR Tools?

It provides FHIR-related tools intended for use with large language models through the Model Context Protocol.

What packages are included in MCP FHIR Tools?

Three packages: fhir-tools (general utilities), au-fhir-tools (Australian-specific tools), and tx-tools (terminology services).

Who developed MCP FHIR Tools?

It was developed by the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) and is licensed under the Apache License, Version 2.0.

How can I install or use the tools?

Installation and usage details are provided in each sub-package’s README file.

What are the main capabilities of each package?

fhir-tools offers resource validation and UUID generation; au-fhir-tools generates Australian healthcare identifiers; tx-tools provides code lookup and validation.