How do I install the dicomweb mcp server?

Use a recorded configuration for your client, replace example credential values and paths, and verify the documented runtime. Restart or reconnect the client, then inspect the available tools.

What credentials does it need?

It reads `DICOMWEB_HOST`, `DICOMWEB_TOKEN` from the environment. Store these in your client's env block or a secrets manager — never commit them to a repository — and grant the narrowest scope that still covers your use case.

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DICOMweb MCP Server

MCP server exposing a DICOMweb DICOM archive to AI assistants via QIDO-RS and WADO-RS.

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What is the DICOMweb MCP Server?

MCP server exposing a DICOMweb DICOM archive to AI assistants via QIDO-RS and WADO-RS.

What the server does

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Credentials and setup notes

Node.js 20 or later - A running DICOMweb server supporting QIDO-RS and WADO-RS (e.g. [orthanc][orthanc-url]) The following endpoints must be supported by the DICOMweb server: | Endpoint | Service | Used by | |---|---|---| | GET /studies | QIDO-RS | Search studies | | GET /studies/{study}/series | QIDO-RS | Search series | | GET /studies/{study}/series/{series}/instances | QIDO-RS | Search

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Maintainer setup documentation.

How to install the DICOMweb MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "dicomweb": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "dicomweb-mcp-server"],
      "env": {
        "DICOMWEB_HOST": "your-value",
        "DICOMWEB_TOKEN": "your-value"
      }
    }
  }
}

Add to claude_desktop_config.json, then restart Claude Desktop.

Configuration

Node.js 20 or later - A running DICOMweb server supporting QIDO-RS and WADO-RS (e.g. [orthanc][orthanc-url]) The following endpoints must be supported by the DICOMweb server: | Endpoint | Service | Used by | |---|---|---| | GET /studies | QIDO-RS | Search studies | | GET /studies/{study}/series | QIDO-RS | Search series | | GET /studies/{study}/series/{series}/instances | QIDO-RS | Search

Variable	Description	Required
DICOMWEB_HOST	Endpoint or connection string the server talks to.	Optional
DICOMWEB_TOKEN	Credential the server authenticates with.	Yes

Example prompts to try

“Use DICOMweb to Cursor.”

Frequently asked questions

MCP server exposing a DICOMweb DICOM archive to AI assistants via QIDO-RS and WADO-RS. Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.

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