PubMed MCP Server
Server Configuration
Describes the environment variables required to run the server.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| CACHE_TTL | No | Cache time-to-live in seconds | 300 |
| LOG_LEVEL | No | Logging level | info |
| RATE_LIMIT | No | API rate limit | 3.0 |
| PUBMED_EMAIL | Yes | Your email address (required by NCBI) | |
| CACHE_MAX_SIZE | No | Maximum cache size | 1000 |
| PUBMED_API_KEY | No | Your NCBI API key for higher rate limits |
Instructions
Guidance the server publishes about itself, which clients place ahead of the tool catalog so the model reads it before choosing anything.
This server publishes no instructions, or was last inspected before Glama recorded them.
Capabilities
Server capabilities have not been inspected yet.
Tools
Functions exposed to the LLM to take actions
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| search_pubmedC | Search PubMed for articles with advanced filtering options |
| get_article_detailsC | Get detailed information for specific articles by PMID |
| search_by_authorC | Search for articles by a specific author |
| find_related_articlesC | Find articles related to a specific PMID |
| export_citationsC | Export article citations in various formats |
| search_mesh_termsB | Search and explore MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) terms |
| search_by_journalC | Search articles from a specific journal |
| get_trending_topicsC | Get trending medical topics and research areas |
| analyze_research_trendsC | Analyze publication trends for a research topic over time |
| compare_articlesC | Compare multiple articles side by side |
| get_journal_metricsC | Get metrics and information about a specific journal |
| advanced_searchC | Perform complex PubMed searches with multiple criteria |
Prompts
Interactive templates invoked by user choice
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
No prompts | |
Resources
Contextual data attached and managed by the client
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
No resources | |
TDQS
Scored across 12 tools
Most tools have clearly distinct purposes, such as get_article_details for specific articles versus search_pubmed for general queries. However, advanced_search and search_pubmed could potentially overlap in functionality, as both involve searching PubMed with filtering options, which might cause minor confusion for an agent.
The naming follows a consistent verb_noun pattern throughout, like search_by_author and get_journal_metrics, with clear and descriptive terms. There are minor deviations, such as advanced_search using an adjective instead of a verb, but overall the pattern is predictable and readable.
With 12 tools, this server is well-scoped for a PubMed interface, covering a range of functions from basic searches to advanced analyses. Each tool appears to earn its place by addressing specific aspects of PubMed interaction, such as searching, analyzing trends, and exporting data.
The tool set provides comprehensive coverage for PubMed operations, including search, analysis, and export functionalities. Minor gaps might exist, such as the lack of tools for user-specific features like saving articles or managing alerts, but core workflows for research and article retrieval are well-covered.