pubchem mcp server

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Config

Add this server to your MCP-compatible client using the configuration below.

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "pubchem": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "pubchem_mcp_server"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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Overview

What is pubchem mcp server?

It is an MCP server that extracts basic chemical information of drugs from the PubChem API. It is intended for users who need quick access to chemical properties, identifiers, and synonyms for drug compounds.

How to use pubchem mcp server?

Install dependencies (Python 3.10, python-dotenv, requests, mcp, uvicorn) via pip, then configure the server in a servers_config.json file following Claude Desktop's MCP server structure using the command "uvx" with argument "pubchem_mcp_server".

Key features of pubchem mcp server

Extracts drug basic chemical information from the PubChem API
Returns molecular weight, formula, SMILES, and IUPAC name
Provides CAS number, InChI Key, and ATC Code
Outputs structured JSON with synonyms and detail link
Integrates with Claude Desktop via the MCP protocol
Requires Python 3.10 and minimal dependencies

Use cases of pubchem mcp server

Retrieve chemical properties for a given drug name
Obtain synonyms and identifiers for compound searching
Automate drug information lookup in Claude Desktop workflows
Access PubChem data for chemical informatics or research

FAQ from pubchem mcp server

What does pubchem mcp server do?

It extracts basic chemical information of a drug from the PubChem API, including molecular formula, weight, synonyms, and identifiers like CAS and InChI Key.

What are the runtime requirements?

Python 3.10 is required, along with the packages: python-dotenv, requests, mcp, and uvicorn.

How is the server configured?

The server is configured via a servers_config.json file following Claude Desktop's MCP server structure, using the command "uvx" with arguments ["pubchem_mcp_server"].

Where does the data come from?

Data is retrieved from the PubChem API, as described in the README.

What transport or authentication is used?

The README does not specify transport or authentication details; it only describes integration via the MCP protocol and installation steps.

Frequently asked questions

What does pubchem mcp server do?

It extracts basic chemical information of a drug from the PubChem API, including molecular formula, weight, synonyms, and identifiers like CAS and InChI Key.

What are the runtime requirements?

Python 3.10 is required, along with the packages: python-dotenv, requests, mcp, and uvicorn.

How is the server configured?

The server is configured via a `servers_config.json` file following Claude Desktop's MCP server structure, using the command `"uvx"` with arguments `["pubchem_mcp_server"]`.