PubChem

What is pubchem_mcp_server?

pubchem_mcp_server is a Python-based Multi-Cloud Platform (MCP) server designed to extract basic chemical information about drugs directly from the PubChem API. It acts as an intermediary, simplifying access to a vast database of chemical compounds.

How to use pubchem_mcp_server?

To use pubchem_mcp_server, you first need to install the required dependencies, including python-dotenv, requests, mcp, and uvicorn. You can install it directly from the project directory by cloning the repository and running pip install .. After installation, you configure the server using a servers_config.json file, similar to Claude Desktop's structure. This file specifies the command and arguments to run the pubchem_mcp_server.

Key Features of pubchem_mcp_server

• PubChem API Integration: Seamlessly connects to the PubChem API to retrieve drug information.
• Drug Information Extraction: Extracts key details such as Drug Name, CAS Number, Molecular Weight, Molecular Formula, SMILES, Synonyms, InchI Key, IUPAC Name, ATC Code, and a direct link to PubChem details.
• MCP Compatibility: Designed to work within an MCP environment, allowing for easy integration with other services.
• Python-based: Developed in Python, making it accessible and extensible for developers.

Use Cases of pubchem_mcp_server

• Pharmaceutical Research: Quickly retrieve chemical properties of drugs for research and development.
• Educational Purposes: Provide students with a tool to explore drug compounds and their characteristics.
• Drug Information Systems: Integrate into larger systems that require automated access to drug data.
• Data Analysis: Facilitate the collection of drug data for further analysis and visualization.

FAQ from pubchem_mcp_server

Q: What kind of information can I extract using this MCP? A: You can extract basic chemical information including Drug Name, CAS Number, Molecular Weight, Molecular Formula, SMILES, Synonyms, InchI Key, IUPAC Name, ATC Code, and a direct link to the PubChem compound page.

Q: What are the Python version requirements? A: The project requires Python 3.10.

Q: How do I configure the server? A: The server is configured via a servers_config.json file, which defines the command and arguments for running the pubchem_mcp_server within an MCP environment.

pubchem mcp server

the mcp is used to extract the drug basic chemical infomation from pubchem API.

Requirements

• Python 3.10
• python-dotenv
• requests
• mcp
• uvicorn

Installation

Install the dependencies(local):

• Install directly from the project directory

git clone [project repository URL]
cd [project directory]
pip install .

Configure servers(pypi):

The servers_config.json follows the same structure as Claude Desktop, allowing for easy integration of multiple servers. Here's an example:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "pubchem": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": ["pubchem_mcp_server"]
    }
  }
}

the result of this MCP

{
  "Drug Name": "Aspirin",
  "CAS Number": "50-78-2",
  "Molecular Weight": 180.16,
  "Molecular Formula": "C9H8O4",
  "SMILES": "CC(=O)OC1=CC=CC=C1C(=O)O",
  "Synonyms": [
    "2-(Acetyloxy)benzoic Acid",
    "Acetylsalicylic Acid",
    "Acetysal",
    "Acylpyrin",
    "Aloxiprimum",
    "Aspirin",
    "Colfarit",
    "Dispril",
    "Easprin"
  ],
  "InchI Key": "BSYNRYMUTXBXSQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N",
  "IUPAC Name": "2-acetyloxybenzoic acid",
  "ATC Code": "N02BA01",
  "Details Link": "https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/2244"
}