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Simple Pubmed MCP server

andybrandt/mcp-simple-pubmed

Search and read medical and life sciences papers from PubMed.

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Install Simple Pubmed in Claude Code

This server doesn't publish a package to a registry, so follow the install steps in its README. Once it runs, register it with Claude Code:

Claude Code
claude mcp add simple-pubmed -- <command to start the server>

Frequently asked questions

What does the Simple Pubmed MCP server do?

Search and read medical and life sciences papers from PubMed.

Is the Simple Pubmed MCP server free?

The server is free, but you will likely need an account. The server itself is free, but it connects to a service that needs an account or API key, which may have paid tiers. Check the provider for current pricing.

Does Simple Pubmed run locally or remotely?

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

How do I add Simple Pubmed to Claude Code?

Follow the install steps in the project's README at https://github.com/andybrandt/mcp-simple-pubmed, then register it with "claude mcp add".

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