pubmed

Fetch PubMed literature metadata and related content via MCP tools.

7|2|Updated Mar 3, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/manojbajaj95/mcp-skill --skill pubmed-manojbajaj95
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: pubmed
Source: https://github.com/manojbajaj95/mcp-skill/tree/main/skills/pubmed
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/manojbajaj95/mcp-skill --skill pubmed-manojbajaj95

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill provides programmatic access to PubMed tools via MCP, enabling automated retrieval of biomedical literature metadata, related content, and access indicators without manual searching.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Access to 7 PubMed tools: search_articles, get_article_metadata, find_related_articles, lookup_article_by_citation, convert_article_ids, get_full_text_article, get_copyright_status
  • Retrieve article metadata, related articles, and copyright status for research synthesis
  • Convert between IDs (PMID/PMCID/DOI) and fetch full-text availability when possible

Quick Start

Instantiate PubmedApp and call its methods to fetch results directly from PubMed.

Frequently Asked Questions about pubmed

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I fetch PubMed article metadata programmatically in Python?

You can fetch PubMed article metadata programmatically by instantiating the PubmedApp class and calling its typed Python async methods to retrieve results directly from PubMed without manual searching.

Can I convert between PMID, PMCID, and DOI for biomedical literature?

Yes, you can convert between PMID, PMCID, and DOI using the built-in ID conversion method, allowing you to map identifiers across different biomedical literature databases and access corresponding full-text resources.

Do I need an API key or authentication to search biomedical literature through MCP?

No authentication is required to search biomedical literature through MCP. The tool provides programmatic access to PubMed search, metadata retrieval, and related content discovery without requiring any API key setup.

How do I find related articles and check full-text availability in PMC?

You can find related articles and check PMC full-text availability by calling the dedicated methods to discover related content and verify when full-text resources are accessible through PubMed Central.

What's the best way to look up a PubMed article using a citation?

The best way to look up a PubMed article using a citation is the lookup_article_by_citation method, which matches bibliographic citation details to retrieve the corresponding article metadata and identifiers.

Can I retrieve copyright status for biomedical research articles?

Yes, you can retrieve copyright status for biomedical research articles using the get_copyright_status method, which reviews access indicators and copyright information alongside fetching standard article metadata.