# Allen Brain API MCP Server

> Use this tool when you need to access and query large-scale brain science datasets, such as Cell Types and Mouse Connectivity, to gain insights into brain structure and function. It solves problems related to brain research data analysis by providing a programmatic interface via RMA queries and high-level tools. The tool takes in query parameters and returns relevant data from the Allen Institute's datasets, making it ideal for neuroscientists and researchers working with brain science data.

Canonical page: https://skillsregistry.net/skills/maflot-allenbrain-mcp  
JSON: https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/maflot-allenbrain-mcp

## Description

Provides access to the Allen Institute for Brain Science API, enabling queries of datasets such as Cell Types, Mouse Connectivity, Atlases, and more via RMA queries and high-level tools.

## Trust

- **Trust score (0–1):** 0.70
- **Verification tier:** verified
- **Last scanned:** 2026-09-01

## Facts

- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Skill type:** atomic
- **Execution layer:** mcp-remote
- **Runtime environment:** api
- **Category:** api-integration
- **Updated:** 2026-09-01

## Source

- **Source listing:** [Glama](https://glama.ai/mcp/servers/rf88cuz4cj)
- **Repository:** <https://github.com/MCPmed/allenbrain-mcp>

## 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": "maflot-allenbrain-mcp"
    }
  }
}
```

REST: `GET https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/maflot-allenbrain-mcp` · pull for local use: `GET https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/maflot-allenbrain-mcp/pull`

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