medical-mcp

# 🩺 Medical MCP Server > **Bring trusted medical data directly into your AI workflow.** A local server for private, free access to FDA, WHO, PubMed, RxNorm, and Google Scholar. No API keys. No data leaks. An [MCP (Model Context Protocol)](https://modelcontextprotocol.io) server that brings authoritative medical information into AI coding environments like Cursor and Claude Desktop. <a href="https://glama.ai/mcp/servers/@JamesANZ/medical-mcp"> <img width="380" height="200" src="https://glama.ai/mcp/servers/@JamesANZ/medical-mcp/badge" alt="medical-mcp MCP server" /> </a> [](https://archestra.ai/mcp-catalog/jamesanz__medical-mcp) ## Why Use Medical MCP? - 🔒 **Your Data Never Leaves** – Runs 100% locally; no tracking, no logs, no cloud - 🆓 **No API Keys** – Works out of the box, zero configuration - 🏥 **Authoritative Sources** – FDA, WHO, PubMed, RxNorm, Google Scholar, AAP, pediatric journals - ⚡ **Easy Setup** – One-click install in [Cursor](https://cursor.sh) or simple manual setup - 🔬 **Comprehensive** – Drug info, health stats, medical literature, clinical guidelines, pediatric sources ## Quick Start Ready to bring medical intelligence into your AI workflow? Install in seconds: **Install in Cursor (Recommended):** [🔗 Install in Cursor](cursor://anysphere.cursor-deeplink/mcp/install?name=medical-mcp&config=eyJtZWRpY2FsLW1jcCI6eyJjb21tYW5kIjoibnB4IiwiYXJncyI6WyIteSIsIm1lZGljYWwtbWNwIl19fQ==) **Or install manually:** ```bash npm install -g medical-mcp # Or from source: git clone https://github.com/JamesANZ/medical-mcp.git cd medical-mcp && npm install && npm run build ``` ## Features ### 💊 Drug Information - **`search-drugs`** – Search FDA database by brand or generic name - **`get-drug-details`** – Get comprehensive drug info by NDC code - **`search-drug-nomenclature`** – Standardized drug names via RxNorm ### 📊 Health Statistics - **`get-health-statistics`** – WHO Global Health Observatory data (life expectancy, mortality, disease prevalence) ### 🔬 Medical Literature - **`search-medical-literature`** – Search 30M+ PubMed articles - **`get-article-details`** – Detailed article info by PMID - **`search-google-scholar`** – Academic research with citations - **`search-medical-databases`** – Multi-database search (PubMed, Scholar, Cochrane, ClinicalTrials.gov) - **`search-medical-journals`** – Top journals (NEJM, JAMA, Lancet, BMJ, Nature Medicine) ### 🏥 Clinical Tools - **`search-clinical-guidelines`** – Practice recommendations from medical organizations ### 👶 Pediatric Sources - **`search-pediatric-guidelines`** – AAP guidelines and Bright Futures preventive care - **`search-pediatric-literature`** – Research from major pediatric journals (Pediatrics, JAMA Pediatrics, etc.) - **`get-child-health-statistics`** – Pediatric health indicators from WHO (mortality, immunization, nutrition) - **`search-pediatric-drugs`** – Drugs with pediatric labeling and dosing information - **`search-aap-guidelines`** – Comprehensive AAP guideline search (Bright Futures + Policy Statements) ### 📊 Cache Management - **`get-cache-stats`** – View cache statistics (hit rate, memory usage, entry count) ## Installation ### Cursor (One-Click) Click the install link above or use: ``` cursor://anysphere.cursor-deeplink/mcp/install?name=medical-mcp&config=eyJtZWRpY2FsLW1jcCI6eyJjb21tYW5kIjoibnB4IiwiYXJncyI6WyIteSIsIm1lZGljYWwtbWNwIl19fQ== ``` ### Manual Installation **Requirements:** Node.js 18+ and npm ```bash # Clone and build git clone https://github.com/JamesANZ/medical-mcp.git cd medical-mcp npm install npm run build # Run server npm start ``` ### Claude Desktop Add to `claude_desktop_config.json`: **macOS**: `~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json` **Windows**: `%APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json` ```json { "mcpServers": { "medical-mcp": { "command": "node", "args": ["/absolute/path/to/medical-mcp/build/index.js"] } } } ``` Restart Claude Desktop after configuration. ## Usage Examples ### Search for Drug Information Ask about a medication's uses, dosage, and safety information: ```json { "tool": "search-drugs", "arguments": { "query": "Tylenol", "limit": 5 } } ``` ### Get Health Statistics Retrieve global health indicators like life expectancy or mortality rates: ```json { "tool": "get-health-statistics", "arguments": { "indicator": "Life expectancy at birth (years)", "country": "USA" } } ``` ### Search Medical Literature Find peer-reviewed research articles on any medical topic: ```json { "tool": "search-medical-literature", "arguments": { "query": "COVID-19 treatment", "max_results": 10 } } ``` ## Data Sources | Source | Coverage | Update Frequency | | ---------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------ | ---------------- | | **FDA** | All FDA-approved drugs (US) | Real-time | | **WHO** | Global health stats (194 countries) | Annual | | **PubMed** | 30M+ medical citations | Daily | | **RxNorm** | Standardized drug nomenclature (US) | Weekly | | **Google Scholar** | Academic papers across disciplines | Real-time | | **AAP** | Bright Futures guidelines & policy statements | Periodic | | **Pediatric Journals** | Major pediatric journals (Pediatrics, JAMA Pediatrics, etc.) | Daily | ## Security & Privacy - ✅ **Localhost-only** – Server runs locally, no external access - ✅ **No data storage** – All queries are real-time, nothing saved - ✅ **Process isolation** – Medical data stays on your machine - ✅ **No API keys** – No credentials to manage or leak ## Use Cases - **Medical Researchers** – Quick literature reviews without paywalls - **Healthcare Developers** – Build prototypes with real medical data - **Students** – Access drug information and research papers - **Clinicians** – Reference tool for drug details and health statistics - **Pediatricians** – AAP guidelines, Bright Futures, pediatric literature, and child health data ## Caching The server includes an in-memory caching layer to improve response times and reduce API calls: - **Automatic Caching**: All API responses are cached with source-specific TTL policies - **TTL Policies**: - FDA data: 24 hours - PubMed articles: 1 hour - WHO statistics: 7 days - RxNorm nomenclature: 30 days - Clinical guidelines: 7 days - Google Scholar: 1 hour - Bright Futures: 30 days - AAP Policy: 7 days - Pediatric journals: 1 hour - Child health indicators: 7 days - Pediatric drugs: 24 hours - **Cache Management**: Automatic cleanup of expired entries every 5 minutes - **LRU Eviction**: Least recently used entries are evicted when cache exceeds 1000 entries - **Cache Statistics**: Use `get-cache-stats` tool to view hit rates and memory usage **Configuration** (via environment variables): - `CACHE_ENABLED=true` - Enable/disable caching (default: true) - `CACHE_MAX_SIZE=1000` - Maximum cache entries (default: 1000) - `CACHE_TTL_FDA=86400` - FDA TTL in seconds (default: 86400) - `CACHE_TTL_PUBMED=3600` - PubMed TTL in seconds (default: 3600) - `CACHE_TTL_WHO=604800` - WHO TTL in seconds (default: 604800) - `CACHE_TTL_RXNORM=2592000` - RxNorm TTL in seconds (default: 2592000) - `CACHE_CLEANUP_INTERVAL=300000` - Cleanup interval in milliseconds (default: 300000) **Performance**: Cached responses typically return in <10ms vs 800-1500ms for API calls. Expected cache hit rate: 60%+ for common queries. ## Technical Details **Built with:** Node.js, TypeScript, MCP SDK **Dependencies:** `@modelcontextprotocol/sdk`, `superagent`, `puppeteer`, `zod` **Platforms:** macOS, Windows, Linux **Note:** Google Scholar access uses web scraping with rate limiting. Other sources use official APIs. ## Medical Disclaimer ⚠️ **Important**: This tool provides information from authoritative sources but should **not** replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals for medical decisions. ## Contributing ⭐ **If this project helps you, please star it on GitHub!** ⭐ Contributions welcome! 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