# Ensembl MCP Server

> Use this tool when you need to analyze and retrieve genomic data, such as gene information, sequences, and genetic variants, to solve problems in fields like genetics, genomics, and biomedical research. It provides access to 30+ tools through the Ensembl genomics REST API, accepting inputs like gene IDs and sequence coordinates, and returning outputs like gene annotations and regulatory features. Ideal for use cases involving cross-species comparison, phenotype analysis, and regulatory feature identification.

Canonical page: https://skillsregistry.net/skills/munch-group-ensembl-mcp  
JSON: https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/munch-group-ensembl-mcp

## Description

Provides access to the Ensembl genomics REST API with 30+ tools for genomic data including gene lookup, sequence retrieval, genetic variants, cross-species homology, phenotypes, and regulatory features.

## Trust

- **Trust score (0–1):** 0.95
- **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/gtvssozznj)
- **Repository:** <https://github.com/munch-group/ensembl-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": "munch-group-ensembl-mcp"
    }
  }
}
```

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

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