Query biomedical literature from PubMed's free NCBI database without authentication. Ideal for researchers, developers, and AI systems needing to search, retrieve, and analyze scientific articles programmatically.
io.github.pipeworx-io/pubmed
https://gateway.pipeworx.io/pubmed/mcp
HTTP
No auth required
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Query biomedical literature from PubMed's free NCBI database without authentication. Ideal for researchers, developers, and AI systems needing to search, retrieve, and analyze scientific articles programmatically.
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Do I need an API key or authentication to use this PubMed MCP server?
No. This server wraps the free NCBI E-utilities API, which requires no authentication. You can query PubMed directly without credentials.
What biomedical data can I access through this MCP server?
You can search and retrieve biomedical literature indexed in PubMed, including article metadata, abstracts, and citations. The server leverages NCBI's E-utilities for programmatic access.
Is there a rate limit or cost for using this PubMed MCP server?
NCBI E-utilities has standard rate limits (typically 3 requests per second without an API key). There is no cost, as PubMed is a free public resource.
Can I use this server for bulk downloads or large-scale literature mining?
Yes, but be mindful of NCBI rate limits. For high-volume queries, consider registering with NCBI for higher rate limits and review their usage guidelines.
How do I connect this MCP server to my application or chat interface?
Use the hosted HTTP endpoint at https://gateway.pipeworx.io/pubmed/mcp. Configure your MCP client to connect to this transport and you'll gain access to PubMed search and retrieval tools.
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