# ncbi-datasets-mcp

> Use this tool when you need to access genome assembly metadata, retrieve taxonomy records, or download data packages from NCBI Datasets v2. It solves problems related to genomic data retrieval and analysis by providing a seamless interface to search and download relevant data. This tool takes search queries as input and returns metadata, records, or data packages as output, ideal for use cases requiring rapid genomic data access and analysis.

Canonical page: https://skillsregistry.net/skills/syntheticgio-ncbi-datasets-mcp-server  
JSON: https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/syntheticgio-ncbi-datasets-mcp-server

## Description

An MCP server that gives Claude access to NCBI Datasets v2 — search genome assembly metadata, retrieve taxonomy records, and download data packages without leaving your conversation.

## Trust

- **Trust score (0–1):** 0.60
- **Verification tier:** unverified

## Facts

- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Skill type:** atomic
- **Execution layer:** mcp-remote
- **Runtime environment:** api
- **Category:** search
- **Updated:** 2026-06-12

## Source

- **Source listing:** [Glama](https://glama.ai/mcp/servers/hzfb0x9776)
- **Repository:** <https://github.com/syntheticgio/ncbi-datasets-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": "syntheticgio-ncbi-datasets-mcp-server"
    }
  }
}
```

REST: `GET https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/syntheticgio-ncbi-datasets-mcp-server` · pull for local use: `GET https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/syntheticgio-ncbi-datasets-mcp-server/pull`

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