BioMCP

# Connecting to Remote BioMCP This guide walks you through connecting Claude to the remote BioMCP server, providing instant access to biomedical research tools without any local installation. ## Overview The remote BioMCP server (https://remote.biomcp.org/mcp) provides cloud-hosted access to all BioMCP tools. This eliminates the need for local installation while maintaining full functionality. !!! success "Benefits of Remote Connection" - **No Installation Required**: Start using BioMCP immediately - **Always Up-to-Date**: Automatically receive the latest features and improvements - **Cloud-Powered**: Leverage server-side resources for faster searches - **Secure Authentication**: Uses Google OAuth for secure access !!! info "Privacy Notice" We log user emails and queries to improve the service. All data is handled according to our privacy policy. ## Step-by-Step Setup ### Step 1: Access Custom Connectors Navigate to the **Custom Connectors** section in your Claude interface. This is where you'll configure the connection to BioMCP.  ### Step 2: Add Custom Connector Click the **Add Custom Connector** button and enter the following details: - **Name**: BioMCP - **URL**: `https://remote.biomcp.org/mcp`  ### Step 3: Verify Connector is Enabled After adding, you should see BioMCP listed with an "Enabled" status. This confirms the connector was added successfully.  ### Step 4: Connect to BioMCP Return to the main Connectors section where you'll now see BioMCP available for connection. Click the **Connect** button.  ### Step 5: Authenticate with Google You'll be redirected to Google OAuth for authentication. Sign in with any valid Google account. This step ensures secure access to the service.  !!! note "Authentication" - Any valid Google account works - Your email is logged for service improvement - Authentication is handled securely through Google OAuth ### Step 6: Connection Success Once authenticated, you'll see a successful connection message displaying the available tool count. As of January 2025, there are 23 tools available (this number may increase as new features are added).  ## Verifying Your Connection After successful connection, you can verify BioMCP is working by asking Claude: ``` What tools do you have available from BioMCP? ``` Claude should list the available tools including: - Article search and retrieval (PubMed/PubTator3) - Clinical trials search (ClinicalTrials.gov and NCI) - Variant analysis (MyVariant.info) - Gene, drug, and disease information - Sequential thinking for complex research ## Troubleshooting ### Connection Failed - Ensure you entered the URL exactly as shown: `https://remote.biomcp.org/mcp` - Check your internet connection - Try disconnecting and reconnecting ### Authentication Issues - Make sure you're using a valid Google account - Clear your browser cache if authentication hangs - Try using a different browser if issues persist ### Tools Not Available - Disconnect and reconnect to BioMCP - Refresh your Claude session - Contact support if tools remain unavailable ## Next Steps Now that you're connected to BioMCP, you can: 1. **Search biomedical literature**: "Find recent papers on BRAF mutations in melanoma" 2. **Analyze clinical trials**: "What trials are recruiting for lung cancer with EGFR mutations?" 3. **Interpret variants**: "What is the clinical significance of TP53 p.R273H?" 4. **Explore drug information**: "Tell me about pembrolizumab's mechanism and indications" ## Support For issues or questions about the remote BioMCP connection: - GitHub Issues: [https://github.com/genomoncology/biomcp/issues](https://github.com/genomoncology/biomcp/issues) - Documentation: [https://biomcp.org](https://biomcp.org)