Ncbi Datasets MCP Server: Install & Setup

Install Ncbi Datasets in Claude Code

Remote URL

Claude Code

claude mcp add --transport http ncbi-datasets https://gateway.pipeworx.io/ncbi-datasets/mcp

mcp.json (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "ncbi-datasets": {
      "url": "https://gateway.pipeworx.io/ncbi-datasets/mcp"
    }
  }
}

npm

Claude Code

claude mcp add ncbi-datasets -- npx -y @pipeworx/mcp-ncbi-datasets

mcp.json (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "ncbi-datasets": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@pipeworx/mcp-ncbi-datasets"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently asked questions

What does the Ncbi Datasets MCP server do?

NCBI Datasets — the US National Library of Medicine's genome, gene and taxonomy reference service…

Is the Ncbi Datasets 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 Ncbi Datasets run locally or remotely?

Local + Remote. Can run locally or be used as a hosted remote server.

How do I add Ncbi Datasets to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add --transport http ncbi-datasets https://gateway.pipeworx.io/ncbi-datasets/mcp

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