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DICOMweb MCP server

PantelisGeorgiadis/dicomweb-mcp-server

Access a DICOMweb archive: search studies, series and instances, inspect metadata, read structured reports, extract PDF text and render frames.

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Install DICOMweb in Claude Code

Claude Code
claude mcp add dicomweb -e DICOMWEB_HOST=... -- npx -y dicomweb-mcp-server
mcp.json (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf)
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "dicomweb": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "dicomweb-mcp-server"
      ],
      "env": {
        "DICOMWEB_HOST": "..."
      }
    }
  }
}

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Frequently asked questions

What does the DICOMweb MCP server do?

Access a DICOMweb archive: search studies, series and instances, inspect metadata, read structured reports, extract PDF text and render frames.

Is the DICOMweb MCP server free?

The server is free, but you will likely need an account. The server itself is free, but it connects to a service that needs an account or API key, which may have paid tiers. Check the provider for current pricing.

Does DICOMweb run locally or remotely?

Local. Runs on your machine (stdio). You install it with npx, uvx, Docker or from source.

How do I add DICOMweb to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add dicomweb -e DICOMWEB_HOST=... -- npx -y dicomweb-mcp-server

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