Ensembl
A Model Context Protocol server providing LLMs with access to the Ensembl genomics database, enabling AI assistants to query gene information, sequences, variants, and other genomic data across multiple species.
What is Ensembl?
Ensembl is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that allows AI assistants like Claude, Cursor, and VS Code to model context protocol server providing llms with access to the ensembl genomics database, enabling ai assistants to query gene information, sequences, variants, and other genomic data across multiple...
A Model Context Protocol server providing LLMs with access to the Ensembl genomics database, enabling AI assistants to query gene information, sequences, variants, and other genomic data across multiple species.
This server falls under the Data Science & ML and APIs categories on MCPgee, the world's largest MCP server directory with 33,000+ servers.
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- A Model Context Protocol server providing LLMs with access t
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Installation
Manual Installation
npx ensembl-mcp-serverConfiguration
Configuration Details
claude_desktop_config.json
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Resource Usage
Frequently Asked Questions about Ensembl
What is Ensembl?
Ensembl is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that model context protocol server providing llms with access to the ensembl genomics database, enabling ai assistants to query gene information, sequences, variants, and other genomic data across multiple species. It connects AI assistants to external tools and data sources through a standardized interface.
How do I install Ensembl?
Follow the installation instructions on the Ensembl GitHub repository. Clone the repo, install dependencies, and add the server config to your AI client.
Which AI clients work with Ensembl?
Ensembl works with all major MCP-compatible AI clients including Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code (GitHub Copilot), Windsurf, and Cline.
Is Ensembl free to use?
Yes, Ensembl is open source and available under the MIT License license. You can use it freely in both personal and commercial projects.
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