Noodle Biomedical Literature Discovery MCP
Search biomedical papers, inspect publication records, and traverse citation or semantic graphs.
Install
Run one of the commands below, then add the client config underneath.
Streamable HTTPhttps://api.helena.bio/noodle/v1/mcp
Client configuration
Paste into Claude Desktop, Cursor (mcp.json), VS Code or any MCP client, then restart the client.
mcpServers{
"mcpServers": {
"noodle": {
"url": "https://api.helena.bio/noodle/v1/mcp"
}
}
}
About this server
Noodle Biomedical Literature Discovery MCP is listed in the Developer Tools category of the MCPNav directory. It is distributed as Streamable HTTP and can be loaded by any client that speaks the Model Context Protocol.
Typical uses include giving your assistant scoped access to the corresponding service so it can answer questions and take actions with real data instead of guessing. Always review what a server can access before you enable it — see our MCP security guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Noodle Biomedical Literature Discovery MCP MCP server?
Noodle Biomedical Literature Discovery MCP is an MCP server by helena-bioinformatics. Search biomedical papers, inspect publication records, and traverse citation or semantic graphs.
How do I install Noodle Biomedical Literature Discovery MCP?
Install it with: https://api.helena.bio/noodle/v1/mcp. Then add the JSON config to your client's MCP settings and restart the client.
Is Noodle Biomedical Literature Discovery MCP free to use?
The MCP server itself is free to install. The source is public on https://github.com/helena-bioinformatics/noodle-mcp. Any third-party API it calls (such as a search or maps API) may require its own key and billing.
Which clients support Noodle Biomedical Literature Discovery MCP?
Any MCP-compatible client can use it, including Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf and custom agents.