Connects Claude to the ITIS taxonomic database, the authoritative source for scientific names of plants, animals, and other organisms in North America. The source doesn't list specific tools, but this is part of the Pipeworx gateway that provides access to 808+ data sources through a streamable HTTP transport. You can either call tools directly or use the ask_pipeworx wrapper to query taxonomic data in plain English without manually building parameters. Useful when you need validated species names, taxonomic hierarchies, or authoritative classification data for scientific writing, biodiversity research, or environmental applications. Hosted service, so no local setup required.
ITIS (Integrated Taxonomic Information System) MCP.
Part of Pipeworx — an MCP gateway connecting AI agents to 808+ live data sources.
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Add to your MCP client (Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf, etc.):
{
"mcpServers": {
"itis": {
"url": "https://gateway.pipeworx.io/itis/mcp"
}
}
}
Or connect to the full Pipeworx gateway for access to all 808+ 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 Itis data" })
The gateway picks the right tool and fills the arguments automatically.
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