Bvbrc Server
FreeNot checkedMCP server for querying BV-BRC biological data, submitting analysis jobs (assembly, annotation, BLAST, etc.), and managing workspace files via natural language.
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MCP server for querying BV-BRC biological data, submitting analysis jobs (assembly, annotation, BLAST, etc.), and managing workspace files via natural language.
README
A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for the Bacterial-Viral Bioinformatics Resource Center (BV-BRC):
- Data Tools: Query BV-BRC Solr collections for genome, feature, and other biological data
- Service Tools: Submit and manage BV-BRC analysis jobs (assembly, annotation, BLAST, etc.)
- Workspace Tools: Manage BV-BRC workspace files, folders, and groups
Note: This repository has historically also carried README content for the BV-BRC Copilot API (a separate Node/Express service). That documentation is preserved below under “BV-BRC Copilot API (reference)”.
Features
Data Tools
query_collection: Query any BV-BRC Solr collection with flexible filteringsolr_collection_parameters: Get schema information for collectionssolr_query_instructions: Get help on query syntaxsolr_collections: List all available collections
Service Tools
list_service_apps: List all available BV-BRC analysis servicesget_job_details: Query the status of submitted jobs- Submit jobs for various analyses:
- Genome Assembly
- Genome Annotation
- Comprehensive Genome Analysis
- BLAST
- Primer Design
- Variation Analysis
- TnSeq
- Phylogenetic Trees (Bacterial Genome Tree, Gene Tree)
- SNP Analysis (Whole Genome, MSA)
- Metagenomics (Taxonomic Classification, Binning, Read Mapping)
- RNA-Seq
- Viral Services (SARS-CoV-2 Analysis, Sequence Submission)
- And many more...
Workspace Tools
workspace_browse_tool: Unified browse/search tool (search recursively or inspect path as folder listing/file metadata)get_file_metadata: Get normalized metadata for workspace files or local session filesworkspace_download_file_tool: Download workspace filesworkspace_upload: Upload files to workspacecreate_genome_group: Create genome groupscreate_feature_group: Create feature groupsget_genome_group_ids: Get genome IDs from a groupget_feature_group_ids: Get feature IDs from a group
Connecting the Remote BV-BRC MCP Server to ChatGPT
Step 1: Enable Developer Mode
- Click the plus next to "Ask me anything"
- Click "Add sources"
- You should now see "Sources" and "Add" below your chat box
- Click the down arrow next to "Add"
- Click "Connect more"
- Scroll down to Advanced Settings
- Click the toggle next to Developer Mode (must be "on")
- Click Back
Step 2: Create MCP Server Connection
- In the upper right-hand corner, click "Create"
- Fill in the following:
- Icon: Optional
- Name: BV-BRC MCP
- Description: ''
- MCP Server URL: https://dev-7.bv-brc.org/mcp
- Authentication:
- Leave authentication on OAuth
- Check the box if you Trust this application
- Click "Create"
Step 3: Connect to Your Server
- You should now see 'BV-BRC MCP' under "Enabled apps & connectors"
- Click the 'X' in the top left to go back to the chat screen
- In a New Chat, click the '+' button and hover over More
- You should see BV-BRC MCP as an option under Canvas
- Select BV-BRC MCP
Connecting the Remote BV-BRC MCP Server to Claude
- Click account in bottom left and go to settings
- Click 'Connectors'
- Click 'Add custom connector'
- Fill in the following:
- Name: BV-BRC MCP
- Remote MCP server URL: https://dev-7.bv-brc.org/mcp
- Click 'Add'
- Then click 'Connect'
- Log into BV-BRC
- It's now available to use in a new chat
Installing as a Claude Extension
Open your terminal
- Clone Github Repository
git clone https://github.com/cucinellclark/bvbrc-mcp-server cd bvbrc-mcp-server
Installing Bvbrc Server
This server has no published package — it is built from source. Open the repository and follow its README.
▸ github.com/cucinellclark/bvbrc-mcp-serverFAQ
Is Bvbrc Server MCP free?
Yes, Bvbrc Server MCP is free — one-click install via Unyly at no cost.
Does Bvbrc Server need an API key?
No, Bvbrc Server runs without API keys or environment variables.
Is Bvbrc Server hosted or self-hosted?
A hosted option is available: Unyly runs the server in the cloud, no local setup required.
How do I install Bvbrc Server in Claude Desktop, Claude Code or Cursor?
Open Bvbrc Server on unyly.org, pick your client tab (Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor) and press Install — the config is generated automatically, no JSON editing.
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