mcp-ncbi-fetcher

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docker-based mcp server that enables Claude to fetch biological sequence data from NCBI

1 stars PythonServers & Infrastructure Updated Aug 4, 2025

Documentation

to get this running you will need to clone the repository and cd into the directory, then run:

# Build the container

docker build -t ncbi-mcp-server .

# Run with stdio transport (for Claude Desktop)

docker run -it --rm ncbi-mcp-server

make sure you add this to claude_desktop_config.json ($env:AppData\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json on windows)

code

json{
  "mcpServers": {
    "ncbi-sequence-fetcher": {
      "command": "docker",
      "args": [
        "run",
        "-i",
        "--rm",
        "ncbi-mcp-server"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently asked questions

What is mcp-ncbi-fetcher?

mcp-ncbi-fetcher is docker-based mcp server that enables Claude to fetch biological sequence data from NCBI

How do I install mcp-ncbi-fetcher?

Open the GitHub repository and follow its README. Most MCP servers are added to your client's MCP config, then called by your agent.

Is mcp-ncbi-fetcher open source?

Yes — it is hosted on GitHub at https://github.com/actual-awg/mcp-ncbi-fetcher and has 1 stars.

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