BioMCP

# First Query This walkthrough shows the shortest useful BioMCP session. ## 1. Confirm API connectivity ```bash biomcp health --apis-only ``` You should see an API status table and a summary line. ## 2. Search for a target ```bash biomcp search gene -q BRAF --limit 5 ``` Use search to identify canonical identifiers before deeper retrieval. ## 3. Retrieve a specific record ```bash biomcp get gene BRAF ``` ## 4. Expand with a section ```bash biomcp get gene BRAF pathways ``` This positional section model is the default way to request deeper detail. ## 5. Try JSON output ```bash biomcp --json get gene BRAF ``` ## 6. Cross to another entity ```bash biomcp search trial -c melanoma --status recruiting --limit 3 biomcp get trial NCT02576665 eligibility ``` ## What to do next - Read [progressive disclosure](../concepts/progressive-disclosure.md). - Open an entity guide in `docs/user-guide/`. - Configure optional keys in [API keys](api-keys.md).