mcp-simple-pubmed
MCP Simple PubMed is a server that allows access to PubMed articles through the Entrez API, providing features like keyword search, and access to article abstracts and full texts when available. It is designed to be used with Claude Desktop and can be configured accordingly.
What is the purpose of MCP Simple PubMed?
MCP Simple PubMed provides access to PubMed articles through the Entrez API, allowing users to search for articles, access abstracts, and download full texts for open access articles.
Can MCP Simple PubMed access paywalled articles?
No, MCP Simple PubMed cannot access paywalled or paid articles. Users may need to access these through library services or other means.
What format does the tool return for full text articles?
The tool returns an XML-ized version of the full text, which is more useful for AI applications as it provides additional information about the document's structure.
Is an API key required to use MCP Simple PubMed?
An API key is optional but recommended for higher rate limits. The standard rate limit is 3 requests per second, and an API key increases this to 10 requests per second.
How can I install MCP Simple PubMed?
MCP Simple PubMed can be installed via Smithery using the command npx -y @smithery/cli install mcp-simple-pubmed --client claude or manually using pip install mcp-simple-pubmed.