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pubmed_search

by wavelovey

The pubmed_search MCP server allows searching PubMed via the Model Context Protocol. It provides tools for adding notes and prompts for summarizing them.

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What is pubmed_search?

The pubmed_search server is an MCP (Model Context Protocol) server designed to interact with PubMed. It allows users to store notes related to PubMed searches and generate summaries of these notes.

How to use pubmed_search?

To use the server, configure it within a compatible MCP environment like Claude Desktop. The server provides a tool to add notes with a name and content. The 'summarize-notes' prompt can then be used to generate summaries of the stored notes, with an optional 'style' argument to control the level of detail.

Key features of pubmed_search

  • Custom note:// URI scheme

  • Note storage

  • Note summarization

  • Add-note tool

  • Summarize-notes prompt

  • Style argument for summarization

Use cases of pubmed_search

  • Summarizing research papers

  • Organizing PubMed search results

  • Creating notes on medical literature

  • Generating concise overviews of research topics

FAQ from pubmed_search

How do I add a note?

Use the 'add-note' tool, providing a 'name' and 'content' as string arguments.

How do I summarize my notes?

Use the 'summarize-notes' prompt. You can optionally specify a 'style' argument (brief/detailed).

Where are the notes stored?

The notes are stored within the server's state. The specifics of persistence depend on the MCP environment.

What is the 'style' argument for the 'summarize-notes' prompt?

The 'style' argument controls the level of detail in the summary. 'brief' provides a concise summary, while 'detailed' provides a more comprehensive summary.

How do I debug the server?

The README recommends using the MCP Inspector for debugging. Follow the instructions in the 'Debugging' section of the README to launch the Inspector.