mcp-elife
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-elifesearch for articles about CRISPR"
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-elife
eLife MCP — keyless open-access life-sciences & biomedical journal articles.
Part of Pipeworx — an MCP gateway connecting AI agents to 808+ live data sources.
Tools
Tool | Description |
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Quick Start
Add to your MCP client (Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf, etc.):
{
"mcpServers": {
"elife": {
"url": "https://gateway.pipeworx.io/elife/mcp"
}
}
}Or connect to the full Pipeworx gateway for access to all 808+ 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 Elife data" })The gateway picks the right tool and fills the arguments automatically.
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License
MIT
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