Install Pubmed in Claude Code
Remote URL
claude mcp add --transport http pubmed https://pubmed.caseyjhand.com/mcp{
"mcpServers": {
"pubmed": {
"url": "https://pubmed.caseyjhand.com/mcp"
}
}
}npm
claude mcp add pubmed -- npx -y @cyanheads/pubmed-mcp-server{
"mcpServers": {
"pubmed": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@cyanheads/pubmed-mcp-server"
]
}
}
}Frequently asked questions
What does the Pubmed MCP server do?
Search PubMed/Europe PMC, fetch articles and full text (PMC/EPMC/Unpaywall), citations, MeSH terms.
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 pubmed https://pubmed.caseyjhand.com/mcp
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