Open Targets
Drug target discovery data
About Open Targets
Open Targets is a public platform for systematic drug target identification and prioritisation. Its remote MCP server gives assistants a purpose-built interface to association, evidence, and target data for genetics-driven drug discovery research.
Connection details
https://mcp.platform.opentargets.org/mcpTransport
Streamable HTTP
Authentication
None
Setup
claude mcp add open-targets --transport http https://mcp.platform.opentargets.org/mcpFrequently asked questions
What is the Open Targets remote MCP server?
The Open Targets remote MCP server is a hosted Model Context Protocol endpoint at https://mcp.platform.opentargets.org/mcp, so AI assistants can connect to it without installing or running anything locally.
How do I connect to the Open Targets MCP server?
Add the endpoint https://mcp.platform.opentargets.org/mcp to any MCP-compatible client such as Claude Code, Cursor, or VS Code. The setup snippets on this page configure each client in one step.
Does the Open Targets MCP server require authentication?
No. Open Targets's MCP server does not require authentication — you can connect directly with the endpoint URL.
Which transport does the Open Targets MCP server use?
Open Targets exposes a Streamable HTTP endpoint, the transport used by remote MCP servers and supported by all major MCP clients.
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