mcp-rcsb-pdb
Click on "Install Server".
Wait a few minutes for the server to deploy. Once ready, it will show a "Started" state.
In the chat, type
@followed by the MCP server name and your instructions, e.g., "@mcp-rcsb-pdbsearch for insulin binding proteins"
That's it! The server will respond to your query, and you can continue using it as needed.
Here is a step-by-step guide with screenshots.
mcp-rcsb-pdb
RCSB Protein Data Bank experimental structures
Part of Pipeworx — an MCP gateway connecting AI agents to 250+ live data sources.
Tools
Tool | Description |
| Text search across PDB. Returns matching PDB IDs. |
| Full entry record by PDB ID (e.g. "1abc"). |
| Polymer-entity (chain) metadata. |
| Non-polymer ligand record (e.g. cofactor, drug). |
| Biological assembly (defaults to "1" — the first/canonical). |
| Short entry summary. |
Quick Start
Add to your MCP client (Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf, etc.):
{
"mcpServers": {
"rcsb-pdb": {
"url": "https://gateway.pipeworx.io/rcsb-pdb/mcp"
}
}
}Or connect to the full Pipeworx gateway for access to all 250+ data sources:
{
"mcpServers": {
"pipeworx": {
"url": "https://gateway.pipeworx.io/mcp"
}
}
}Using with ask_pipeworx
Instead of calling tools directly, you can ask questions in plain English:
ask_pipeworx({ question: "your question about Rcsb Pdb data" })The gateway picks the right tool and fills the arguments automatically.
More
License
MIT
This server cannot be installed
Resources
Unclaimed servers have limited discoverability.
Looking for Admin?
If you are the server author, to access and configure the admin panel.
Latest Blog Posts
MCP directory API
We provide all the information about MCP servers via our MCP API.
curl -X GET 'https://glama.ai/api/mcp/v1/servers/pipeworx-io/mcp-rcsb-pdb'
If you have feedback or need assistance with the MCP directory API, please join our Discord server