Ensembl Mcp Server

Overview

Ensembl Mcp Server connects you to the Ensembl REST API through the Model Context Protocol. Query genes, sequences, variants, homologs, and cross-database cross-references directly from your AI assistant without manual copy-pasting between tools. The server translates Ensembl's genomic data into callable functions your MCP client can invoke.

Run Ensembl Mcp Server either way: use the hosted endpoint at https://ensembl.caseyjhand.com/mcp without installation, or install locally with npx -y @cyanheads/ensembl-mcp-server. No authentication required. Version v0.4.3 is available under the Apache-2.0 license; source code lives at cyanheads/ensembl-mcp-server on GitHub.

Ensembl Mcp Server is listed in the Database category on mcp.site and works with all standard MCP clients including Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code, and others. If you maintain this server for cyanheads, claim this listing to verify ownership and keep information up to date.

Installation

Settings → Connectors → Add custom connector
Name: Ensembl Mcp Server
URL:  https://ensembl.caseyjhand.com/mcp