Overview
What is Cortellis MCP Server?
An MCP server that provides tools to search for drugs, explore ontology terms, and retrieve detailed drug, company, and deal records from the Cortellis database. It requires valid Cortellis API credentials and is intended for developers and researchers working with pharmaceutical intelligence data.
How to use Cortellis MCP Server?
Install via npm install @uh-joan/cortellis-mcp-server. Set the environment variables CORTELLIS_USERNAME and CORTELLIS_PASSWORD. Run as an MCP server with npx cortellis-mcp-server or as an HTTP server with USE_HTTP=true PORT=3000 npx cortellis-mcp-server. Tools are invoked by an MCP client or via REST endpoints when in HTTP mode.
Key features of Cortellis MCP Server
- Direct access to Cortellis drug, company, and deal databases
- Comprehensive drug development status search with phase filters
- Ontology/taxonomy term exploration
- Detailed drug record retrieval with SWOT analysis and financial data
- Company and deal search with multiple filter options
- Structured JSON responses and pagination support
- Supports both MCP protocol and HTTP REST API
Use cases of Cortellis MCP Server
- Searching for drugs by indication, company, phase, or technology
- Exploring ontology terms to find correct indication or action IDs
- Retrieving full drug records, including SWOT analysis and financial forecasts
- Searching for companies based on headquarters country, deals count, or market cap
- Finding deals by drug, indication, deal type, or date range
FAQs from Cortellis MCP Server
What credentials are required?
The server requires a Cortellis API username and password, set in the environment variables CORTELLIS_USERNAME and CORTELLIS_PASSWORD.
How can I run the server as an HTTP server?
Set USE_HTTP=true and optionally PORT=3000, then run the server. REST endpoints are available for all tools.
How do I install this server on Claude Desktop?
Add a configuration entry to claude_desktop_config.json with the command npx -y @uh-joan/cortellis-mcp-server and the required environment variables.
What tools does the server provide?
Eight tools: search_drugs, explore_ontology, get_drug, get_drug_swot, get_drug_financial, get_company, search_companies, and search_deals.
Is this server affiliated with Clarivate (owner of Cortellis)?
No. This MCP server is not affiliated, endorsed, or sponsored by Clarivate Analytics. Cortellis is a trademark of Clarivate and the server requires valid Cortellis API credentials.
