dicom-mcp
DICOM MCP server for medical imaging metadata access. dicom-mcp is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server maintained by ChristianHinge. It connects to MCP-compatible clients such as Claude Desktop, Cursor, Cline, and other agents that speak the protocol. It is categorized under Healthcare/DICOM and AI/Integration.
What is this MCP
This is a Model Context Protocol server specifically designed for interacting with DICOM (Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine) systems. It enables LLMs to query and analyze medical imaging metadata and encapsulated PDF documents from DICOM servers.
How to use this MCP
The MCP server is configured via a YAML file defining DICOM nodes and calling AE titles. It can be run as a command line tool or integrated with platforms like Claude Desktop or Zed. The server provides various query functions for patients, studies, series, and instances.
What this MCP can be used for
This MCP enables AI assistants to access medical imaging data for clinical decision support, research, and data analysis. It can retrieve DICOM metadata, extract text from clinical reports stored as PDFs in DICOM format, and facilitate integration between LLMs and healthcare imaging systems.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the dicom-mcp MCP server?
dicom-mcp is a Model Context Protocol server from ChristianHinge. 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 dicom-mcp to my AI client?
Add dicom-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 dicom-mcp free to use?
dicom-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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