pubmed_search MCP server

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Basic information

About pubmed_search MCP server

MCP PubMed Search Server

pubmed_search MCP server config

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

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "pubmed_search": {
      "command": "uv",
      "args": [
        "sync"
      ]
    }
  }
}

pubmed_search MCP server tools

Adds a new note to the server

Overview

What is pubmed_search MCP server?

pubmed_search MCP server is a server that enables searching PubMed via the Model Context Protocol (MCP). It implements resources, prompts, and tools for managing notes.

How to use pubmed_search MCP server?

Install using uv or uvx and configure in your MCP client (e.g., Claude Desktop) by adding the server definition to claude_desktop_config.json. Use the provided tools and prompts through your MCP client.

Key features of pubmed_search MCP server

Custom note:// URI scheme for accessing individual notes
Each note resource has name, description, and text/plain mimetype
summarize-notes prompt with optional style argument (brief/detailed)
add-note tool to add a new note with name and content
Server state updates and notifies clients of resource changes

Use cases of pubmed_search MCP server

Searching PubMed and saving relevant notes
Summarizing a collection of notes with adjustable detail level
Managing a personal note store via MCP resources and tools

Frequently asked questions

What dependencies are required to run pubmed_search MCP server?

The server requires Python and the `uv` package manager. It is distributed as a Python package and uses MCP stdio transport.

How do I configure pubmed_search MCP server with Claude Desktop?

Add the server configuration to the `mcpServers` section in your `claude_desktop_config.json`. Use `uv` for development/unpublished servers or `uvx` for published servers.

Does pubmed_search MCP server support authentication or custom transports?

No authentication or custom transport is mentioned in the documentation. The server runs over stdio.

What tools and prompts does pubmed_search MCP server provide?

It provides one tool (`add-note`) and one prompt (`summarize-notes`). Resources use a custom `note://` URI scheme.

Are there any known limits of pubmed_search MCP server?

The README does not specify any limits. It uses simple in-memory note storage and stdio communication.

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