Pubmed MCP Server: Install & Setup

Install Pubmed in Claude Code

Remote URL

Claude Code

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

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

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

npm

Claude Code

claude mcp add pipeworx-io-pubmed -- npx -y @pipeworx/mcp-pubmed

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

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

Frequently asked questions

What does the Pubmed MCP server do?

PubMed MCP — wraps the NCBI E-utilities API (biomedical literature, free, no auth)

Is the Pubmed 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 Pubmed run locally or remotely?

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

How do I add Pubmed to Claude Code?

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

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