Aind Metadata MCP Server

An MCP (Model Context Protocol) server that provides access to AIND (Allen Institute for Neural Dynamics) metadata and data assets through a

Local serverstdioPython

What is the Aind Metadata MCP Server?

Aind Metadata MCP lets Claude, Cursor and other MCP clients work with Aind Metadata MCP directly. An MCP (Model Context Protocol) server that provides access to AIND (Allen Institute for Neural Dynamics) metadata and data assets through a comprehensive set of tools and resources.

What Aind Metadata MCP does

An MCP (Model Context Protocol) server that provides access to AIND (Allen Institute for Neural Dynamics) metadata and data assets through a comprehensive set of tools and resources.

Key capabilities

  • Data Retrieval — Query MongoDB collections with filters and projections
  • Aggregation — Execute complex MongoDB aggregation pipelines
  • Schema Exploration — Access detailed schema examples and documentation
  • NWB File Access — Load and explore NWB (Neurodata Without Borders) files
  • Data Summaries — Generate AI-powered summaries of data assets

Practical notes

  • Maintained by AllenNeuralDynamics, written in Python.

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Maintainer setup documentation.

How to install the Aind Metadata MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "aind-data-access": {
      "command": "aind-metadata-mcp",
      "args": [],
      "env": {}
    }
  }
}

From the project documentation. Replace placeholders and example paths before connecting.

Example prompts to try

  • “Use Aind Metadata MCP to Aggregation.”

Frequently asked questions

An MCP (Model Context Protocol) server that provides access to AIND (Allen Institute for Neural Dynamics) metadata and data assets through a comprehensive set of Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.