Who maintains Pubmed MCP Server?

Pubmed MCP Server is maintained by cyanheads, which publishes 131 MCP servers (2112 total versions) tracked on MCP Toplist.

Is Pubmed MCP Server listed on the Official MCP Registry?

Yes — Pubmed MCP Server is listed on the Official MCP Registry, alongside PulseMCP, mcp.so, Smithery and Glama.

How many versions does Pubmed MCP Server have?

MCP Toplist tracks 78 versions of Pubmed MCP Server, most recently published on Sep 3, 2026.

Where can I find the source code for Pubmed MCP Server?

The source code for Pubmed MCP Server is hosted at github.com/cyanheads/pubmed-mcp-server.

SERVER

Pubmed MCP Server

Rank #341

io.github.cyanheads/pubmed-mcp-server

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78 versions

147 GitHub stars

by cyanheads (131 servers)View repository ↗Claim this server

First listed

May 25, 2025

Last publish date

Sep 3, 2026

OVERVIEW

Pubmed MCP Server is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server published by cyanheads. It ranks #341 of 121,933 servers tracked on MCP Toplist, and its repository has 147 GitHub stars. Pubmed MCP Server is listed across 5 registries — Official MCP, PulseMCP, mcp.so, Smithery and Glama, with 78 tracked versions. It was first listed on May 25, 2025 and most recently updated on Sep 3, 2026.

STANDING

#341of 121,933 tracked serversTop 0.5%

Ranks ahead of 121,592 of 121,933 servers on MCP Toplist.

Recent momentum

+125GitHub stars since Sep 15 (+568%)

CONNECT

Use Pubmed MCP Server

No setupRuns out of the box

No credentials or required configuration declared — add it to your MCP client and go.

Remote · HTTP

claude mcp add --transport http pubmed-mcp-server https://pubmed.caseyjhand.com/mcp

npm package

claude mcp add pubmed-mcp-server -e "MCP_LOG_LEVEL=<your MCP_LOG_LEVEL>" -e "NCBI_API_KEY=<your NCBI_API_KEY>" -e "NCBI_ADMIN_EMAIL=<your NCBI_ADMIN_EMAIL>" -e "UNPAYWALL_EMAIL=<your UNPAYWALL_EMAIL>" -- npx -y @cyanheads/pubmed-mcp-server run start:stdio

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npm package

claude mcp add pubmed-mcp-server -e "MCP_HTTP_HOST=<your MCP_HTTP_HOST>" -e "MCP_HTTP_PORT=<your MCP_HTTP_PORT>" -e "MCP_HTTP_ENDPOINT_PATH=<your MCP_HTTP_ENDPOINT_PATH>" -e "MCP_PUBLIC_URL=<your MCP_PUBLIC_URL>" -e "MCP_AUTH_MODE=<your MCP_AUTH_MODE>" -e "MCP_LOG_LEVEL=<your MCP_LOG_LEVEL>" -e "NCBI_API_KEY=<your NCBI_API_KEY>" -e "NCBI_ADMIN_EMAIL=<your NCBI_ADMIN_EMAIL>" -e "UNPAYWALL_EMAIL=<your UNPAYWALL_EMAIL>" -- npx -y @cyanheads/pubmed-mcp-server run start:http

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Remote · HTTP

[mcp_servers.pubmed-mcp-server]
url = "https://pubmed.caseyjhand.com/mcp"

Add to ~/.codex/config.toml.

npm package

[mcp_servers.pubmed-mcp-server]
command = "npx"
args = ["-y", "@cyanheads/pubmed-mcp-server", "run", "start:stdio"]

[mcp_servers.pubmed-mcp-server.env]
MCP_LOG_LEVEL = "<your MCP_LOG_LEVEL>"
NCBI_API_KEY = "<your NCBI_API_KEY>"
NCBI_ADMIN_EMAIL = "<your NCBI_ADMIN_EMAIL>"
UNPAYWALL_EMAIL = "<your UNPAYWALL_EMAIL>"

Add to ~/.codex/config.toml. Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

npm package

[mcp_servers.pubmed-mcp-server]
command = "npx"
args = ["-y", "@cyanheads/pubmed-mcp-server", "run", "start:http"]

[mcp_servers.pubmed-mcp-server.env]
MCP_HTTP_HOST = "<your MCP_HTTP_HOST>"
MCP_HTTP_PORT = "<your MCP_HTTP_PORT>"
MCP_HTTP_ENDPOINT_PATH = "<your MCP_HTTP_ENDPOINT_PATH>"
MCP_PUBLIC_URL = "<your MCP_PUBLIC_URL>"
MCP_AUTH_MODE = "<your MCP_AUTH_MODE>"
MCP_LOG_LEVEL = "<your MCP_LOG_LEVEL>"
NCBI_API_KEY = "<your NCBI_API_KEY>"
NCBI_ADMIN_EMAIL = "<your NCBI_ADMIN_EMAIL>"
UNPAYWALL_EMAIL = "<your UNPAYWALL_EMAIL>"

Add to ~/.codex/config.toml. Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

Remote · HTTP

https://pubmed.caseyjhand.com/mcp

Settings → Connectors → “Add custom connector”, then paste this URL.

npm package

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "pubmed-mcp-server": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@cyanheads/pubmed-mcp-server",
        "run",
        "start:stdio"
      ],
      "env": {
        "MCP_LOG_LEVEL": "<your MCP_LOG_LEVEL>",
        "NCBI_API_KEY": "<your NCBI_API_KEY>",
        "NCBI_ADMIN_EMAIL": "<your NCBI_ADMIN_EMAIL>",
        "UNPAYWALL_EMAIL": "<your UNPAYWALL_EMAIL>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Add to claude_desktop_config.json (Settings → Developer → Edit Config). Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

npm package

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "pubmed-mcp-server": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@cyanheads/pubmed-mcp-server",
        "run",
        "start:http"
      ],
      "env": {
        "MCP_HTTP_HOST": "<your MCP_HTTP_HOST>",
        "MCP_HTTP_PORT": "<your MCP_HTTP_PORT>",
        "MCP_HTTP_ENDPOINT_PATH": "<your MCP_HTTP_ENDPOINT_PATH>",
        "MCP_PUBLIC_URL": "<your MCP_PUBLIC_URL>",
        "MCP_AUTH_MODE": "<your MCP_AUTH_MODE>",
        "MCP_LOG_LEVEL": "<your MCP_LOG_LEVEL>",
        "NCBI_API_KEY": "<your NCBI_API_KEY>",
        "NCBI_ADMIN_EMAIL": "<your NCBI_ADMIN_EMAIL>",
        "UNPAYWALL_EMAIL": "<your UNPAYWALL_EMAIL>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Add to claude_desktop_config.json (Settings → Developer → Edit Config). Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

Remote · HTTP

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "pubmed-mcp-server": {
      "url": "https://pubmed.caseyjhand.com/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Add to ~/.cursor/mcp.json (global) or .cursor/mcp.json (per project).

npm package

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "pubmed-mcp-server": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@cyanheads/pubmed-mcp-server",
        "run",
        "start:stdio"
      ],
      "env": {
        "MCP_LOG_LEVEL": "<your MCP_LOG_LEVEL>",
        "NCBI_API_KEY": "<your NCBI_API_KEY>",
        "NCBI_ADMIN_EMAIL": "<your NCBI_ADMIN_EMAIL>",
        "UNPAYWALL_EMAIL": "<your UNPAYWALL_EMAIL>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Add to ~/.cursor/mcp.json (global) or .cursor/mcp.json (per project). Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

npm package

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "pubmed-mcp-server": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@cyanheads/pubmed-mcp-server",
        "run",
        "start:http"
      ],
      "env": {
        "MCP_HTTP_HOST": "<your MCP_HTTP_HOST>",
        "MCP_HTTP_PORT": "<your MCP_HTTP_PORT>",
        "MCP_HTTP_ENDPOINT_PATH": "<your MCP_HTTP_ENDPOINT_PATH>",
        "MCP_PUBLIC_URL": "<your MCP_PUBLIC_URL>",
        "MCP_AUTH_MODE": "<your MCP_AUTH_MODE>",
        "MCP_LOG_LEVEL": "<your MCP_LOG_LEVEL>",
        "NCBI_API_KEY": "<your NCBI_API_KEY>",
        "NCBI_ADMIN_EMAIL": "<your NCBI_ADMIN_EMAIL>",
        "UNPAYWALL_EMAIL": "<your UNPAYWALL_EMAIL>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Add to ~/.cursor/mcp.json (global) or .cursor/mcp.json (per project). Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

Remote · HTTP

{
  "servers": {
    "pubmed-mcp-server": {
      "type": "http",
      "url": "https://pubmed.caseyjhand.com/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Save as .vscode/mcp.json in your workspace.

npm package

{
  "servers": {
    "pubmed-mcp-server": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@cyanheads/pubmed-mcp-server",
        "run",
        "start:stdio"
      ],
      "env": {
        "MCP_LOG_LEVEL": "<your MCP_LOG_LEVEL>",
        "NCBI_API_KEY": "<your NCBI_API_KEY>",
        "NCBI_ADMIN_EMAIL": "<your NCBI_ADMIN_EMAIL>",
        "UNPAYWALL_EMAIL": "<your UNPAYWALL_EMAIL>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Save as .vscode/mcp.json in your workspace. Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

npm package

{
  "servers": {
    "pubmed-mcp-server": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@cyanheads/pubmed-mcp-server",
        "run",
        "start:http"
      ],
      "env": {
        "MCP_HTTP_HOST": "<your MCP_HTTP_HOST>",
        "MCP_HTTP_PORT": "<your MCP_HTTP_PORT>",
        "MCP_HTTP_ENDPOINT_PATH": "<your MCP_HTTP_ENDPOINT_PATH>",
        "MCP_PUBLIC_URL": "<your MCP_PUBLIC_URL>",
        "MCP_AUTH_MODE": "<your MCP_AUTH_MODE>",
        "MCP_LOG_LEVEL": "<your MCP_LOG_LEVEL>",
        "NCBI_API_KEY": "<your NCBI_API_KEY>",
        "NCBI_ADMIN_EMAIL": "<your NCBI_ADMIN_EMAIL>",
        "UNPAYWALL_EMAIL": "<your UNPAYWALL_EMAIL>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Save as .vscode/mcp.json in your workspace. Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

Remote · HTTP

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "pubmed-mcp-server": {
      "serverUrl": "https://pubmed.caseyjhand.com/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Add to ~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json.

npm package

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "pubmed-mcp-server": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@cyanheads/pubmed-mcp-server",
        "run",
        "start:stdio"
      ],
      "env": {
        "MCP_LOG_LEVEL": "<your MCP_LOG_LEVEL>",
        "NCBI_API_KEY": "<your NCBI_API_KEY>",
        "NCBI_ADMIN_EMAIL": "<your NCBI_ADMIN_EMAIL>",
        "UNPAYWALL_EMAIL": "<your UNPAYWALL_EMAIL>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Add to ~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json. Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

npm package

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "pubmed-mcp-server": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@cyanheads/pubmed-mcp-server",
        "run",
        "start:http"
      ],
      "env": {
        "MCP_HTTP_HOST": "<your MCP_HTTP_HOST>",
        "MCP_HTTP_PORT": "<your MCP_HTTP_PORT>",
        "MCP_HTTP_ENDPOINT_PATH": "<your MCP_HTTP_ENDPOINT_PATH>",
        "MCP_PUBLIC_URL": "<your MCP_PUBLIC_URL>",
        "MCP_AUTH_MODE": "<your MCP_AUTH_MODE>",
        "MCP_LOG_LEVEL": "<your MCP_LOG_LEVEL>",
        "NCBI_API_KEY": "<your NCBI_API_KEY>",
        "NCBI_ADMIN_EMAIL": "<your NCBI_ADMIN_EMAIL>",
        "UNPAYWALL_EMAIL": "<your UNPAYWALL_EMAIL>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Add to ~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json. Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

Remote · HTTP

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "pubmed-mcp-server": {
      "url": "https://pubmed.caseyjhand.com/mcp"
    }
  }
}

npm package

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "pubmed-mcp-server": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@cyanheads/pubmed-mcp-server",
        "run",
        "start:stdio"
      ],
      "env": {
        "MCP_LOG_LEVEL": "<your MCP_LOG_LEVEL>",
        "NCBI_API_KEY": "<your NCBI_API_KEY>",
        "NCBI_ADMIN_EMAIL": "<your NCBI_ADMIN_EMAIL>",
        "UNPAYWALL_EMAIL": "<your UNPAYWALL_EMAIL>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

npm package

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "pubmed-mcp-server": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@cyanheads/pubmed-mcp-server",
        "run",
        "start:http"
      ],
      "env": {
        "MCP_HTTP_HOST": "<your MCP_HTTP_HOST>",
        "MCP_HTTP_PORT": "<your MCP_HTTP_PORT>",
        "MCP_HTTP_ENDPOINT_PATH": "<your MCP_HTTP_ENDPOINT_PATH>",
        "MCP_PUBLIC_URL": "<your MCP_PUBLIC_URL>",
        "MCP_AUTH_MODE": "<your MCP_AUTH_MODE>",
        "MCP_LOG_LEVEL": "<your MCP_LOG_LEVEL>",
        "NCBI_API_KEY": "<your NCBI_API_KEY>",
        "NCBI_ADMIN_EMAIL": "<your NCBI_ADMIN_EMAIL>",
        "UNPAYWALL_EMAIL": "<your UNPAYWALL_EMAIL>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

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REGISTRIES

Listed on 5 registries

ORGANIZATION

cyanheads

Organization

cyanheads

Servers in org

131

Versions across org

2112

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VERSIONS

Available versions (78)

Version	Published
2.10.5	Sep 3, 2026
2.10.4	Aug 21, 2026
2.10.3	Aug 21, 2026
2.10.2	Jul 26, 2026
2.10.1	Jul 26, 2026
2.10.0	Jul 26, 2026
2.9.10	Jul 26, 2026
2.9.9	Jul 26, 2026
2.9.8	Jun 30, 2026
2.9.7	Jun 20, 2026
2.9.6	Jun 18, 2026
2.9.5	Jun 14, 2026
2.9.4	Jun 11, 2026
2.9.3	Jun 11, 2026
2.9.2	Jun 11, 2026
2.9.1	Jun 9, 2026
2.9.0	Jun 9, 2026
2.8.0	Jun 9, 2026
2.7.11	Jun 5, 2026
2.7.10	Jun 4, 2026
2.7.9	Jun 2, 2026
2.7.8	May 30, 2026
2.7.7	May 29, 2026
2.7.6	May 28, 2026
2.7.5	May 28, 2026
2.7.4	May 23, 2026
2.7.3	May 23, 2026
2.7.2	May 23, 2026
2.7.1	May 20, 2026
2.7.0	May 19, 2026
2.6.12	May 16, 2026
2.6.11	May 13, 2026
2.6.10	May 10, 2026
2.6.9	May 10, 2026
2.6.8	May 9, 2026
2.6.6	Apr 29, 2026
2.6.5	Apr 29, 2026
2.6.4	Apr 27, 2026
2.6.3	Apr 27, 2026
2.6.2	Apr 26, 2026
2.6.1	Apr 25, 2026
2.6.0	Apr 24, 2026
2.5.6	Apr 24, 2026
2.5.5	Apr 24, 2026
2.5.4	Apr 24, 2026
2.5.3	Apr 23, 2026
2.5.2	Apr 22, 2026
2.5.1	Apr 22, 2026
2.5.0	Apr 21, 2026
2.4.1	Apr 21, 2026
2.4.0	Apr 20, 2026
2.3.11	Apr 20, 2026
2.3.10	Apr 20, 2026
2.3.9	Apr 20, 2026
2.3.8	Apr 20, 2026
2.3.7	Apr 20, 2026
2.3.6	Apr 19, 2026
2.3.5	Apr 14, 2026
2.3.3	Apr 9, 2026
2.3.2	Apr 4, 2026
2.3.1	Apr 1, 2026
2.3.0	Mar 31, 2026
2.2.6	Mar 30, 2026
2.2.5	Mar 28, 2026
2.2.4	Mar 28, 2026
2.2.2	Mar 25, 2026
2.2.1	Mar 23, 2026
2.1.6	Mar 9, 2026
2.1.5	Mar 7, 2026
2.1.4	Mar 5, 2026
2.1.3	Mar 5, 2026
2.1.2	Mar 5, 2026
2.1.1	Mar 5, 2026
2.1.0	Mar 5, 2026
2.0.1	Mar 5, 2026
1.4.5	Oct 2, 2025
1.4.4	Sep 15, 2025
0.1.0	Nov 25, 2024

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Who maintains Pubmed MCP Server?: Pubmed MCP Server is maintained by cyanheads, which publishes 131 MCP servers (2112 total versions) tracked on MCP Toplist.
Is Pubmed MCP Server listed on the Official MCP Registry?: Yes — Pubmed MCP Server is listed on the Official MCP Registry, alongside PulseMCP, mcp.so, Smithery and Glama.
How many versions does Pubmed MCP Server have?: MCP Toplist tracks 78 versions of Pubmed MCP Server, most recently published on Sep 3, 2026.
Where can I find the source code for Pubmed MCP Server?: The source code for Pubmed MCP Server is hosted at github.com/cyanheads/pubmed-mcp-server.

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