How do I install the healthclaw 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 `MCP_AUTH_TOKEN`, `STEP_UP_SECRET`, `FHIR_UPSTREAM_URL` 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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Healthclaw MCP Server

Guardrailed FHIR access for AI agents: PHI redaction, audit trail, step-up auth, tenant isolation

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What is the Healthclaw MCP Server?

Guardrailed FHIR access for AI agents: PHI redaction, audit trail, step-up auth, tenant isolation

The short version

The hosted demo runs synthetic data behind the full guardrail stack:

PHI redaction — — Names truncated to initials, identifiers masked, addresses stripped, birth dates truncated to year
Immutable audit trail — — Every read/write logged with tenant, agent, timestamp
Step-up authorization — — HMAC-SHA256 tokens required for writes
Tenant isolation — — Every query scoped to tenant, cross-tenant access blocked
Medical disclaimers — — Injected on all clinical resource reads
Compiled Truth — — Current state + append-only evidence trail for every resource

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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
context_get	Retrieve pre-built context envelopes
fhir_read	Read a FHIR resource (redacted)
fhir_search	Search with patient, code, status, date filters
fhir_validate	Structural validation
fhir_stats	Observation statistics (count/min/max/mean)
fhir_lastn	Most recent N observations per code
fhir_interpret_labs	Lab reference-range interpretation ($interpret) — decision support, not diagnosis
care_gaps	Preventive-care gaps ($care-gaps) — screenings/immunizations that may be due, from the patient's own records
guardrail_conformance	Run the guardrail conformance self-test — graded A–F scorecard across all seven properties
fhir_permission_evaluate	R6 Permission access control evaluation
fhir_subscription_topics	List available SubscriptionTopics
questionnaire_populate	SDC $populate — pre-fill a Questionnaire for a subject
curatr_evaluate	Evaluate a FHIR resource for data quality issues
action_status	Poll a real-world action (call/SMS)

How to install the Healthclaw MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "healthclaw-guardrails": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "playwright"],
      "env": {
        "MCP_AUTH_TOKEN": "your-value",
        "STEP_UP_SECRET": "your-value",
        "FHIR_UPSTREAM_URL": "your-value"
      }
    }
  }
}

Add to claude_desktop_config.json, then restart Claude Desktop.

Configuration

Variable	Description	Required
MCP_AUTH_TOKEN	Credential the server authenticates with.	Yes
STEP_UP_SECRET	Credential the server authenticates with.	Yes
FHIR_UPSTREAM_URL	Endpoint or connection string the server talks to.	Yes

Example prompts to try

“Use Healthclaw to context get.”
“Use Healthclaw to fhir read.”
“Use Healthclaw to fhir search.”

Frequently asked questions

Guardrailed FHIR access for AI agents: PHI redaction, audit trail, step-up auth, tenant isolation 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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