Install Pubcrawl in Claude Code
claude mcp add pubcrawl -- npx -y @pharmatools/pubcrawl{
"mcpServers": {
"pubcrawl": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@pharmatools/pubcrawl"
]
}
}
}Frequently asked questions
What does the Pubcrawl MCP server do?
PubMed, Europe PMC (including preprints), FDA/DailyMed and UK eMC drug labelling, and ClinicalTrials.gov for AI assistants, including side-by-side US vs UK label comparison. Every result cites its PMID, NCT ID or DOI; no API key required.
Is the Pubcrawl 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 Pubcrawl run locally or remotely?
Local. Runs on your machine (stdio). You install it with npx, uvx, Docker or from source.
How do I add Pubcrawl to Claude Code?
Run: claude mcp add pubcrawl -- npx -y @pharmatools/pubcrawl
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