io.github.pipeworx-io/bioportal is an MCP server that BioPortal — NCBO's biomedical ontology repository (data.bioontology.org). Its tool list has not been published yet over http, requires no API key, and scores 37/100 on MCPpedia's security, maintenance and efficiency rubric.
Step 1
Install in your client
Config is the same across clients - only the file and path differ.
CD
Supported in Claude Desktophttp · Node 18+
Paste into ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"bioportal": {
"url": "https://gateway.pipeworx.io/bioportal/mcp"
}
}
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What io.github.pipeworx-io/bioportal does
BioPortal — NCBO's biomedical ontology repository (data.bioontology.org).
Test This Server
Run this in your terminal to verify the server starts. Then let us know if it worked - your result helps other developers.
npx -y '@pipeworx/mcp-bioportal' 2>&1 | head -1 && echo "✓ Server started successfully"
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Why this score
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Score breakdown
37/100across 5 weighted dimensions
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Security
OSV.devNo known CVEs.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Is io.github.pipeworx-io/bioportal safe to use?
- io.github.pipeworx-io/bioportal has no known CVEs as of the latest MCPpedia security scan. Authentication requirements were not detected automatically - check the project's documentation before connecting in a shared environment. Licensed under MIT.
- How do I install io.github.pipeworx-io/bioportal?
- io.github.pipeworx-io/bioportal supports copy-paste install configs on its MCPpedia page for Claude Desktop, Cursor, and Claude Code. Scroll to the Quick Install section and select your client.
- What AI clients work with io.github.pipeworx-io/bioportal?
- io.github.pipeworx-io/bioportal is compatible with claude-desktop, cursor, claude-code. It uses http transport.
- Is io.github.pipeworx-io/bioportal actively maintained?
- io.github.pipeworx-io/bioportal is actively maintained - last commit was 4 days ago.
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