# Ensembl MCP Server

> Use this tool when you need to access and analyze genomic data, comparative genomics, and biological annotations through a comprehensive Model Context Protocol (MCP) server. It solves problems related to genomics research, data integration, and bioinformatics analysis by providing a unified interface to Ensembl's REST API. The Ensembl MCP Server accepts queries and returns genomic data, enabling researchers to explore and understand complex biological relationships.

Canonical page: https://skillsregistry.net/skills/augmented-nature-ensembl-mcp-server  
JSON: https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/augmented-nature-ensembl-mcp-server

## Description

A comprehensive Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides access to the Ensembl REST API for genomic data, comparative genomics, and biological annotations.

## Trust

- **Trust score (0–1):** 0.99
- **Verification tier:** verified
- **Last scanned:** 2026-09-28

## Facts

- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Skill type:** atomic
- **Execution layer:** mcp-remote
- **Runtime environment:** api
- **Category:** api-integration
- **Updated:** 2026-09-28

## Source

- **Source listing:** [Glama](https://glama.ai/mcp/servers/vxpyn0vice)
- **Repository:** <https://github.com/Augmented-Nature/Ensembl-MCP-Server>

## Use it

Resolve this record through the SkillsRegistry MCP server (no auth, read-only):

```
claude mcp add --transport http --scope user skillsregistry https://api.skillsregistry.net/mcp
```

```json
{
  "jsonrpc": "2.0",
  "id": 1,
  "method": "tools/call",
  "params": {
    "name": "get_skill",
    "arguments": {
      "slug": "augmented-nature-ensembl-mcp-server"
    }
  }
}
```

REST: `GET https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/augmented-nature-ensembl-mcp-server` · pull for local use: `GET https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/augmented-nature-ensembl-mcp-server/pull`

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