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PubMed MCP Server

Search biomedical literature across 36 million citations. Find papers, abstracts, and related articles from MEDLINE and life science journals.

MCP servers#4 · score 80Smithery
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What it does

Search biomedical literature across 36 million citations. Find papers, abstracts, and related articles from MEDLINE and life science journals.

How to install the PubMed MCP Server

Install it with one Smithery CLI line and enter the settings below when asked.

Claude Desktop

npx -y @smithery/cli install pubmed --client claude

Cursor

npx -y @smithery/cli install pubmed --client cursor

Remote server address (Streamable HTTP)

https://pubmed.run.tools

Keys and passwords go only to the provider and your own machine; ListeningMind never receives them.

7 tools

  • search_articles Search PubMed for biomedical and life sciences research articles matching a given query.
  • get_article_metadata Retrieve detailed article metadata from PubMed. IMPORTANT - PubMed Database Scope: This server provides access to PubMed, which ONLY indexes biomedical and life sciences literature…
  • find_related_articles Find related articles and resources in PubMed. IMPORTANT - PubMed Database Scope: This server provides access to PubMed, which ONLY indexes biomedical and life sciences literature…
  • lookup_article_by_citation Lookup articles by citation details in PubMed. IMPORTANT - PubMed Database Scope: This server provides access to PubMed, which ONLY indexes biomedical and life sciences literature…
  • convert_article_ids Convert between various ID formats, including PMID, PMCID, and DOI. IMPORTANT - PubMed Database Scope: This server provides access to PubMed, which ONLY indexes biomedical and life…
  • get_full_text_article Retrieve full-text articles from PubMed Central (PMC). IMPORTANT - PubMed Database Scope: This server provides access to PubMed, which ONLY indexes biomedical and life sciences lit…
  • get_copyright_status Get copyright information for articles in PubMed. IMPORTANT - PubMed Database Scope: This server provides access to PubMed, which ONLY indexes biomedical and life sciences literatu…

Why it was picked · #4 · score 80

  • Popularity (41%)82
  • Trust (29%)80
  • Member reviewsNot used this week
  • Search demand (18%)59
  • Search and AI Overview presence (12%)100

Source: Smithery · 42,137 uses · monthly searches 163 · First picked 2026-10-20

Trust checks

  • ✓ Verified at the source
  • ✓ In the official MCP Registry
  • – Own homepage
  • ✓ Live endpoint
  • ✓ Clear description

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People

Top up Lima and pay for what you use (1 Lima = $0.077 whole Lima). For now top-ups go through our team. Ask to top up · m-support@listeningmind.com

Agents

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    Questions people ask

    What is the PubMed MCP Server?

    Search biomedical literature across 36 million citations. Find papers, abstracts, and related articles from MEDLINE and life science journals. It is listed on Smithery and ranks #4 (score 80) in ListeningMind.AI's weekly picks.

    How do I install the PubMed MCP Server?

    Run npx -y @smithery/cli install pubmed --client claude in a terminal to add it to Claude Desktop. For Cursor, use --client cursor.

    Do I need an API key?

    The provider lists no required settings.

    Which tools does it provide?

    7 tools: search_articles, get_article_metadata, find_related_articles, lookup_article_by_citation, convert_article_ids, get_full_text_article, get_copyright_status.

    How much does it cost?

    Free to connect · provider's own fees apply. The provider may charge for use on its own terms.

    Can I trust it?

    Checks passed: Verified at the source, In the official MCP Registry, Live endpoint, Clear description. Skim a server or repository you have not used before connecting it.