search_proteins
Identify proteins by name or identifier across species. Specify a search query (protein or gene name) and optionally filter by species or limit results. Access data via the STRING-db MCP Server.
Instructions
Search for proteins by name or identifier across species
Input Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| limit | No | Maximum number of results (default: 10) | |
| query | Yes | Search query (protein name, gene name, or identifier) | |
| species | No | Species name or NCBI taxonomy ID (optional) |
Input Schema (JSON Schema)
{
"properties": {
"limit": {
"description": "Maximum number of results (default: 10)",
"maximum": 100,
"minimum": 1,
"type": "number"
},
"query": {
"description": "Search query (protein name, gene name, or identifier)",
"type": "string"
},
"species": {
"description": "Species name or NCBI taxonomy ID (optional)",
"type": "string"
}
},
"required": [
"query"
],
"type": "object"
}