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Genomics MCP server

rewire-bio/genomics-mcp

Discover EGA, ENA, ENCODE, GEO and NCBI datasets; retrieve bounded reads, variants, sequence and signal from indexed genomic files; and query versioned reference evidence.

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Install Genomics in Claude Code

Docker

Claude Code
claude mcp add genomics -- docker run -i --rm ghcr.io/rewire-bio/genomics-mcp:0.1.0
mcp.json (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf)
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "genomics": {
      "command": "docker",
      "args": [
        "run",
        "-i",
        "--rm",
        "ghcr.io/rewire-bio/genomics-mcp:0.1.0"
      ]
    }
  }
}

MCP Bundle (.mcpb)

Claude Code
curl -LO https://github.com/rewire-bio/genomics-mcp/releases/download/v0.1.0/genomics-mcp-0.1.0.mcpb
mcp.json (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf)
Download genomics-mcp-0.1.0.mcpb and double-click it to install in Claude Desktop.

MCP Bundles install in one click in Claude Desktop. Download the file, then open it.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Genomics MCP server do?

Discover EGA, ENA, ENCODE, GEO and NCBI datasets; retrieve bounded reads, variants, sequence and signal from indexed genomic files; and query versioned reference evidence.

Is the Genomics MCP server free?

Yes, most likely. Open source and no paid account or API key is mentioned in the listing. Check the provider for current pricing.

Does Genomics run locally or remotely?

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

How do I add Genomics to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add genomics -- docker run -i --rm ghcr.io/rewire-bio/genomics-mcp:0.1.0

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