biothings-mcp
MCP server for biomedical data from BioThings. biothings-mcp is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server maintained by Longevity Genie. It connects to MCP-compatible clients such as Claude Desktop, Cursor, Cline, and other agents that speak the protocol. It is categorized under AI/Research, Tool/Medical and Data/PubMed.
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.
AIMCP authority
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Frequently asked questions
What is the biothings-mcp MCP server?
biothings-mcp is a Model Context Protocol server from Longevity Genie. 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 biothings-mcp to my AI client?
Add biothings-mcp to your MCP client configuration (Claude Desktop, Cursor, or Cline) as a stdio or SSE server, then restart the client so it picks up the new server.
Is biothings-mcp free to use?
biothings-mcp 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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