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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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.