biothings-mcp

What is this MCP

This MCP server provides a standardized interface for accessing biomedical data from BioThings.io, including gene annotations from mygene.info, variant data from myvariant.info, and chemical compound information from mychem.info. It enables AI assistants to query authoritative biomedical data sources through structured protocols.

How to use this MCP

Connect to the MCP server using a compatible AI assistant or agent that supports the Model Context Protocol. Configure the server to access the desired BioThings data sources (mygene.info, myvariant.info, mychem.info). The server exposes structured tools and resources that can be queried through the MCP interface for biomedical data retrieval.

What this MCP can be used for

This MCP enables biomedical research assistance, allowing AI agents to query gene annotations, variant information, and chemical compound data. It can support literature review, drug discovery research, genetic analysis, and other biomedical applications by providing programmatic access to authoritative biomedical databases through AI interfaces.