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PubMedSearch MCP Server: Precision Search & Rapid Retrieval

PubMedSearch MCP Server: MCP-powered tools unlocking seamless PubMed paper search & retrieval, accelerating research breakthroughs through precision and speed.

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About PubMedSearch MCP Server

What is PubMedSearch MCP Server: Precision Search & Rapid Retrieval?

This server acts as a specialized bridge between AI models and the PubMed academic database. Unlike generic search tools, it’s designed to enable seamless integration with platforms like Claude Desktop, allowing users to programmatically query scientific papers using precise parameters. Think of it as a smart connector that turns raw database queries into actionable insights for researchers, clinicians, or anyone needing quick access to biomedical literature.

How to Use PubMedSearch MCP Server: Precision Search & Rapid Retrieval?

Getting up and running follows two main paths. The Smithery route is the fastest: just run the provided npx command to auto-install dependencies and configure your environment. For manual setups, developers clone the repo, install Python packages like FastMCP and Requests, then tweak the .env file if needed. Once installed, you can either spin up a dev server with "mcp dev" or configure it directly in Claude Desktop’s JSON config—especially handy for WSL users who need shell command chaining.

PubMedSearch MCP Server Features

Key Features of PubMedSearch MCP Server: Precision Search & Rapid Retrieval?

  • Keyword Ninja Mode: Target searches by title/abstract keywords or author names with surgical precision.
  • Data Depth: Pull full metadata—titles, author lists, journals, abstracts, DOIs—so you don’t have to click through papers manually.
  • Integration Ready: Built for MCP protocol compatibility, making it easy to plug into AI workflows or custom apps.

Use Cases of PubMedSearch MCP Server: Precision Search & Rapid Retrieval?

PubMedSearch MCP Server FAQ

FAQ from PubMedSearch MCP Server: Precision Search & Rapid Retrieval?

Why use this over PubMed’s official site?

It’s all about automation. While PubMed’s interface works for humans, this server lets machines do the heavy lifting—ideal for scripting, AI-driven workflows, or integrating search results into larger apps without manual copy-paste.

What if I get "command not found" during installation?

Check your Python environment setup. Most issues stem from missing dependencies or path configurations. Try reinstalling FastMCP via pip or verify your WSL/WSL2 setup if using Windows.

Can I limit search results by date or journal?

Currently, the core protocol handles basic keyword/author searches, but adding advanced filters is on the roadmap. Watch the repo’s issues tab for upcoming updates.

Content

PubMedSearch MCP Server

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A Model Content Protocol server that provides tools to search and retrieve academic papers from PubMed database.

Features

  • Search PubMed by keywords in title/abstract or author names
  • Retrieve detailed information including title, authors, journal, abstract, DOI and more

Installing via Smithery

To install pubmed-search-mcp-server for Claude Desktop automatically via Smithery:

npx -y @smithery/cli install @gradusnikov/pubmed-search-mcp-server --client claude

Installing Manually

  1. Clone this repository:

    git clone

cd pubmed-search-mcp-server
  1. Install dependencies:

    pip install fastmcp requests python-dotenv

  2. Create a .env file in the project root (if needed for configuration)

Usage

  1. Start the server in development mode:

    mcp dev pubmed_search_mcp_server.py

  2. or add the server to Claude Desktop app CLAUDE_DIRECTORY/claude_desktop_config.json. For example if you are using Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) it may look like this:

    "pubmed-search": {
    "command": "wsl.exe",
    "args": [
    "bash",
    "-c",
    "source /home/[user]/anaconda3/etc/profile.d/conda.sh && conda activate mcp && mcp run /home/[user]/pubmed-search-mpc-server/pubmed_search_mcp_server.py"
    ]
    },

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