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# 🩺 Medical MCP Server
> **Bring trusted medical data directly into your AI workflow.** A local server for private, free access to FDA, WHO, PubMed, RxNorm, and Google Scholar. No API keys. No data leaks.
An [MCP (Model Context Protocol)](https://modelcontextprotocol.io) server that brings authoritative medical information into AI coding environments like Cursor and Claude Desktop.
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## Why Use Medical MCP?
- 🔒 **Your Data Never Leaves** – Runs 100% locally; no tracking, no logs, no cloud
- 🆓 **No API Keys** – Works out of the box, zero configuration
- 🏥 **Authoritative Sources** – FDA, WHO, PubMed, RxNorm, Google Scholar, AAP, pediatric journals
- ⚡ **Easy Setup** – One-click install in [Cursor](https://cursor.sh) or simple manual setup
- 🔬 **Comprehensive** – Drug info, health stats, medical literature, clinical guidelines, pediatric sources
## Quick Start
Ready to bring medical intelligence into your AI workflow? Install in seconds:
**Install in Cursor (Recommended):**
[🔗 Install in Cursor](cursor://anysphere.cursor-deeplink/mcp/install?name=medical-mcp&config=eyJtZWRpY2FsLW1jcCI6eyJjb21tYW5kIjoibnB4IiwiYXJncyI6WyIteSIsIm1lZGljYWwtbWNwIl19fQ==)
**Or install manually:**
```bash
npm install -g medical-mcp
# Or from source:
git clone https://github.com/JamesANZ/medical-mcp.git
cd medical-mcp && npm install && npm run build
```
## Features
### 💊 Drug Information
- **`search-drugs`** – Search FDA database by brand or generic name
- **`get-drug-details`** – Get comprehensive drug info by NDC code
- **`search-drug-nomenclature`** – Standardized drug names via RxNorm
### 📊 Health Statistics
- **`get-health-statistics`** – WHO Global Health Observatory data (life expectancy, mortality, disease prevalence)
### 🔬 Medical Literature
- **`search-medical-literature`** – Search 30M+ PubMed articles
- **`get-article-details`** – Detailed article info by PMID
- **`search-google-scholar`** – Academic research with citations
- **`search-medical-databases`** – Multi-database search (PubMed, Scholar, Cochrane, ClinicalTrials.gov)
- **`search-medical-journals`** – Top journals (NEJM, JAMA, Lancet, BMJ, Nature Medicine)
### 🏥 Clinical Tools
- **`search-clinical-guidelines`** – Practice recommendations from medical organizations
### 👶 Pediatric Sources
- **`search-pediatric-guidelines`** – AAP guidelines and Bright Futures preventive care
- **`search-pediatric-literature`** – Research from major pediatric journals (Pediatrics, JAMA Pediatrics, etc.)
- **`get-child-health-statistics`** – Pediatric health indicators from WHO (mortality, immunization, nutrition)
- **`search-pediatric-drugs`** – Drugs with pediatric labeling and dosing information
- **`search-aap-guidelines`** – Comprehensive AAP guideline search (Bright Futures + Policy Statements)
### 📊 Cache Management
- **`get-cache-stats`** – View cache statistics (hit rate, memory usage, entry count)
## Installation
### Cursor (One-Click)
Click the install link above or use:
```
cursor://anysphere.cursor-deeplink/mcp/install?name=medical-mcp&config=eyJtZWRpY2FsLW1jcCI6eyJjb21tYW5kIjoibnB4IiwiYXJncyI6WyIteSIsIm1lZGljYWwtbWNwIl19fQ==
```
### Manual Installation
**Requirements:** Node.js 18+ and npm
```bash
# Clone and build
git clone https://github.com/JamesANZ/medical-mcp.git
cd medical-mcp
npm install
npm run build
# Run server
npm start
```
### Claude Desktop
Add to `claude_desktop_config.json`:
**macOS**: `~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json`
**Windows**: `%APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json`
```json
{
"mcpServers": {
"medical-mcp": {
"command": "node",
"args": ["/absolute/path/to/medical-mcp/build/index.js"]
}
}
}
```
Restart Claude Desktop after configuration.
## Usage Examples
### Search for Drug Information
Ask about a medication's uses, dosage, and safety information:
```json
{
"tool": "search-drugs",
"arguments": { "query": "Tylenol", "limit": 5 }
}
```
### Get Health Statistics
Retrieve global health indicators like life expectancy or mortality rates:
```json
{
"tool": "get-health-statistics",
"arguments": {
"indicator": "Life expectancy at birth (years)",
"country": "USA"
}
}
```
### Search Medical Literature
Find peer-reviewed research articles on any medical topic:
```json
{
"tool": "search-medical-literature",
"arguments": { "query": "COVID-19 treatment", "max_results": 10 }
}
```
## Data Sources
| Source | Coverage | Update Frequency |
| ---------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------ | ---------------- |
| **FDA** | All FDA-approved drugs (US) | Real-time |
| **WHO** | Global health stats (194 countries) | Annual |
| **PubMed** | 30M+ medical citations | Daily |
| **RxNorm** | Standardized drug nomenclature (US) | Weekly |
| **Google Scholar** | Academic papers across disciplines | Real-time |
| **AAP** | Bright Futures guidelines & policy statements | Periodic |
| **Pediatric Journals** | Major pediatric journals (Pediatrics, JAMA Pediatrics, etc.) | Daily |
## Security & Privacy
- ✅ **Localhost-only** – Server runs locally, no external access
- ✅ **No data storage** – All queries are real-time, nothing saved
- ✅ **Process isolation** – Medical data stays on your machine
- ✅ **No API keys** – No credentials to manage or leak
## Use Cases
- **Medical Researchers** – Quick literature reviews without paywalls
- **Healthcare Developers** – Build prototypes with real medical data
- **Students** – Access drug information and research papers
- **Clinicians** – Reference tool for drug details and health statistics
- **Pediatricians** – AAP guidelines, Bright Futures, pediatric literature, and child health data
## Caching
The server includes an in-memory caching layer to improve response times and reduce API calls:
- **Automatic Caching**: All API responses are cached with source-specific TTL policies
- **TTL Policies**:
- FDA data: 24 hours
- PubMed articles: 1 hour
- WHO statistics: 7 days
- RxNorm nomenclature: 30 days
- Clinical guidelines: 7 days
- Google Scholar: 1 hour
- Bright Futures: 30 days
- AAP Policy: 7 days
- Pediatric journals: 1 hour
- Child health indicators: 7 days
- Pediatric drugs: 24 hours
- **Cache Management**: Automatic cleanup of expired entries every 5 minutes
- **LRU Eviction**: Least recently used entries are evicted when cache exceeds 1000 entries
- **Cache Statistics**: Use `get-cache-stats` tool to view hit rates and memory usage
**Configuration** (via environment variables):
- `CACHE_ENABLED=true` - Enable/disable caching (default: true)
- `CACHE_MAX_SIZE=1000` - Maximum cache entries (default: 1000)
- `CACHE_TTL_FDA=86400` - FDA TTL in seconds (default: 86400)
- `CACHE_TTL_PUBMED=3600` - PubMed TTL in seconds (default: 3600)
- `CACHE_TTL_WHO=604800` - WHO TTL in seconds (default: 604800)
- `CACHE_TTL_RXNORM=2592000` - RxNorm TTL in seconds (default: 2592000)
- `CACHE_CLEANUP_INTERVAL=300000` - Cleanup interval in milliseconds (default: 300000)
**Performance**: Cached responses typically return in <10ms vs 800-1500ms for API calls. Expected cache hit rate: 60%+ for common queries.
## Technical Details
**Built with:** Node.js, TypeScript, MCP SDK
**Dependencies:** `@modelcontextprotocol/sdk`, `superagent`, `puppeteer`, `zod`
**Platforms:** macOS, Windows, Linux
**Note:** Google Scholar access uses web scraping with rate limiting. Other sources use official APIs.
## Medical Disclaimer
⚠️ **Important**: This tool provides information from authoritative sources but should **not** replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals for medical decisions.
## Contributing
⭐ **If this project helps you, please star it on GitHub!** ⭐
Contributions welcome! Please open an issue or submit a pull request.
## License
MIT License – see [LICENSE.md](LICENSE.md) for details.
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