Connects Claude to the European Bioinformatics Institute's BioSamples database, which catalogs biological sample metadata from research studies worldwide. Part of the Pipeworx gateway ecosystem that aggregates 832+ data sources through a single MCP interface. The server supports streamable HTTP transport and includes an ask_pipeworx feature that lets you query sample data using natural language instead of direct tool calls. Reach for this when you need to programmatically search biological sample records, cross-reference experimental metadata, or integrate EBI sample data into research workflows without writing custom API clients.
EBI BioSamples MCP.
Part of Pipeworx — an MCP gateway connecting AI agents to 832+ live data sources.
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Add to your MCP client (Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf, etc.):
{
"mcpServers": {
"biosamples": {
"url": "https://gateway.pipeworx.io/biosamples/mcp"
}
}
}
Or connect to the full Pipeworx gateway for access to all 832+ data sources:
{
"mcpServers": {
"pipeworx": {
"url": "https://gateway.pipeworx.io/mcp"
}
}
}
Instead of calling tools directly, you can ask questions in plain English:
ask_pipeworx({ question: "your question about Biosamples data" })
The gateway picks the right tool and fills the arguments automatically.
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