mcp-simple-pubmed
PubMed article access via MCP server. mcp-simple-pubmed is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server maintained by andybrandt. It connects to MCP-compatible clients such as Claude Desktop, Cursor, Cline, and other agents that speak the protocol. It exposes 1 tool, including simple-pubmed, that an agent can call directly. It is categorized under AI/Research and Data/PubMed.
What is this MCP
This MCP server provides programmatic access to PubMed articles through the Entrez API, enabling AI systems to search, retrieve abstracts, and access full-text content (when available) from the PubMed database.
How to use this MCP
The MCP can be installed via Smithery or manually using pip. Configuration requires setting environment variables for PubMed API access (email and optional API key). It integrates with Claude Desktop through JSON configuration.
What this MCP can be used for
This tool enables AI assistants to conduct medical/literature research by accessing PubMed content. It's useful for retrieving scientific abstracts, checking article availability, and obtaining structured full-text content (when openly available) for analysis.
AIMCP authority
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Frequently asked questions
What is the mcp-simple-pubmed MCP server?
mcp-simple-pubmed is a Model Context Protocol server from andybrandt. It lets MCP-compatible AI clients call its tools over a standard interface, so agents like Claude, Cursor, and Cline can use it without custom integration.
How do I connect mcp-simple-pubmed to my AI client?
Add mcp-simple-pubmed to your client's MCP configuration using the stdio or SSE connection shown in the usage examples on this page, then restart the client to load the server.
What tools does mcp-simple-pubmed provide?
mcp-simple-pubmed provides 1 tool: simple-pubmed.
Is mcp-simple-pubmed free to use?
mcp-simple-pubmed is listed on AIMCP for free. Any API keys or accounts required by the underlying service are set by its provider.
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