# PubMed MCP Server

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

- Price: Free to connect · provider's own fees apply
- URL: https://daas.listeningmind.ai/en/catalog/mcps/x-mcp-pubmed
- Source: Smithery https://smithery.ai/server/pubmed
- Rank this week: #4 (score 80)

## Install

```
npx -y @smithery/cli install pubmed --client claude
```
- Remote: https://pubmed.run.tools

## Tools (7)

- `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…

## FAQ

### 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.