Ensembl is an MCP (Model Context Protocol) server by pipeworx-io. Ensembl REST — vertebrate genomes, sequences, comparative genomics, variation

How do I connect Ensembl to Claude, Cursor, or another MCP client?

Ensembl is a remote MCP server — add its endpoint (https://gateway.pipeworx.io/ensembl/mcp) to your client's MCP configuration (for example with "claude mcp add", or under "mcpServers" in Cursor's mcp.json) and restart the client.

Is Ensembl open source?

Yes — the source code is public at github.com/pipeworx-io/mcp-ensembl.

Can AI agents pay to use Ensembl?

Not yet through Loomal — Ensembl is listed as a free directory entry. If its maintainer verifies ownership, they can set per-call USDC pricing that agents pay over x402, with settlement on Base.

Ensembl

MCP server by github.com/pipeworx-io/mcp-ensembl

Ensembl REST — vertebrate genomes, sequences, comparative genomics, variation

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About Ensembl

Ensembl is an MCP (Model Context Protocol) server published by pipeworx-io in the official MCP registry. Ensembl REST — vertebrate genomes, sequences, comparative genomics, variation

Ensembl runs as a hosted remote over streamable-http — MCP clients connect directly to its endpoint, with nothing to install locally.

Development happens in the open at github.com/pipeworx-io/mcp-ensembl.

Use Ensembl with your agent

Claude Code · one command

claude mcp add --transport http ensembl https://gateway.pipeworx.io/ensembl/mcp

Claude Desktop, Cursor & other MCP clients · config

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "ensembl": {
      "url": "https://gateway.pipeworx.io/ensembl/mcp"
    }
  }
}

streamable-httphttps://gateway.pipeworx.io/ensembl/mcp

Frequently asked questions

What is Ensembl?: Ensembl is an MCP (Model Context Protocol) server by pipeworx-io. Ensembl REST — vertebrate genomes, sequences, comparative genomics, variation
How do I connect Ensembl to Claude, Cursor, or another MCP client?: Ensembl is a remote MCP server — add its endpoint (https://gateway.pipeworx.io/ensembl/mcp) to your client's MCP configuration (for example with "claude mcp add", or under "mcpServers" in Cursor's mcp.json) and restart the client.
Is Ensembl open source?: Yes — the source code is public at github.com/pipeworx-io/mcp-ensembl.
Can AI agents pay to use Ensembl?: Not yet through Loomal — Ensembl is listed as a free directory entry. If its maintainer verifies ownership, they can set per-call USDC pricing that agents pay over x402, with settlement on Base.

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