Pubmed Search
Quickly retrieve relevant research articles from PubMed based on your provided keywords and query.
Install on your platform
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Run in terminal (recommended)
claude mcp add pubmed-search npx -- -y @trustedskills/pubmed-search
Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"pubmed-search": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@trustedskills/pubmed-search"
]
}
}
}Requires Claude Code (claude CLI). Run claude --version to verify your install.
About This Skill
The pubmed-search skill enables AI agents to query PubMed, a comprehensive database of biomedical literature. It allows agents to retrieve relevant scientific articles based on specific medical or biological research topics.
When to use it
- Conducting preliminary literature reviews for clinical case studies.
- Gathering background data on emerging diseases or treatment protocols.
- Verifying the latest findings in pharmacology or genetics.
- Supporting evidence-based decision-making in healthcare workflows.
Key capabilities
- Direct access to PubMed's extensive biomedical database.
- Retrieval of abstracts and metadata for scientific publications.
- Search functionality tailored to medical research queries.
Example prompts
- "Search PubMed for recent studies on the efficacy of immunotherapy in lung cancer."
- "Find articles published in the last two years regarding CRISPR gene editing techniques."
- "Retrieve information about side effects associated with new diabetes medications from PubMed."
Tips & gotchas
Ensure your AI agent has appropriate permissions to access external databases like PubMed. Results may vary based on the specificity of your search query; using precise medical terminology can improve accuracy.
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