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-eol find information about the giant panda"
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.
Encyclopedia of Life (EOL) MCP
Part of Pipeworx — an MCP gateway connecting AI agents to 673+ live data sources.
Tool | Description |
| Search EOL for a name (common or scientific). |
| Fetch a taxon page by EOL id (synonyms, common names, hierarchy summary). |
| Find EOL page id(s) for an exact scientific name. |
| Taxonomic hierarchy for a given EOL hierarchy entry id (from get_page). |
Related MCP server: eBird MCP Server
Add to your MCP client (Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf, etc.):
{
"mcpServers": {
"eol": {
"url": "https://gateway.pipeworx.io/eol/mcp"
}
}
}Or connect to the full Pipeworx gateway for access to all 673+ data sources:
{
"mcpServers": {
"pipeworx": {
"url": "https://gateway.pipeworx.io/mcp"
}
}
}Instead of calling tools directly, you can ask questions in plain English:
ask_pipeworx({ question: "your question about Eol data" })The gateway picks the right tool and fills the arguments automatically.
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Unclaimed servers have limited discoverability.
If you are the server author, to access and configure the admin panel.
Search GBIF species taxonomy, occurrence records, datasets, and publishers.
Search GBIF species taxonomy, occurrence records, datasets, and publishers.
Search and fetch Wikidata entities, execute SPARQL queries, and resolve external identifiers.
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