How do I install the geneontology 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.

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GeneOntology MCP Server

A comprehensive Model Context Protocol server for accessing Gene Ontology data with tools for term search, ontology navigation, gene annotations, and

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What is the GeneOntology MCP Server?

A comprehensive Model Context Protocol server for accessing Gene Ontology data with tools for term search, ontology navigation, gene annotations, and enrichment

The short version

A comprehensive Model Context Protocol server for accessing Gene Ontology (GO) data, enabling AI systems to perform ontology-based analysis, gene annotation research, and functional enrichment studies.

Term Search & Lookup — Search GO terms by keyword, name, or definition
Ontology Navigation — Explore hierarchical relationships between terms
Gene Annotations — Access GO annotations for genes and proteins
Validation — Validate GO identifiers and check term existence
Statistics — Get comprehensive ontology statistics and metadata

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Maintainer setup documentation.

Recorded tools

Check the linked publisher documentation and your connected client's tool list. Names and availability can vary with the server version and account permissions.

Tool	What it does
search_go_terms	Search across Gene Ontology terms by keyword, name, or definition.
get_go_term
validate_go_id
get_ontology_stats	Get statistics about GO ontologies (term counts, recent updates).

How to install the GeneOntology MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "geneontology": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "npm"]
    }
  }
}

Add to claude_desktop_config.json, then restart Claude Desktop.

Example prompts to try

“Use GeneOntology to search go terms.”
“Use GeneOntology to get go term.”
“Use GeneOntology to validate go id.”

Frequently asked questions

A comprehensive Model Context Protocol server for accessing Gene Ontology data with tools for term search, ontology navigation, gene annotations, and enrichment Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.