search_genes
Search for genes by name, description, or identifier across species, filter by biotype or feature type, and retrieve results with customizable limits using the Ensembl MCP Server.
Instructions
Search for genes by name, description, or identifier
Input Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| biotype | No | Filter by biotype (e.g., protein_coding, lncRNA) | |
| feature | No | Feature type to search (default: gene) | |
| limit | No | Maximum results (1-200, default: 25) | |
| query | Yes | Search term (gene name, description, or partial match) | |
| species | No | Species name (default: homo_sapiens) |