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Cochrane Library MCP Server

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Cochrane systematic reviews — the gold standard for evidence-based medicine — accessed via PubMed E-utilities searching the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews.

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Cochrane Library

Cochrane systematic reviews are the gold standard for evidence-based medicine. Accessed via PubMed E-utilities searching the "Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews" journal. Use journal filter: cochrane+database+syst+rev[journal]. E-utilities endpoints: esearch.fcgi (search), efetch.fcgi (retrieve records), esummary.fcgi (document summaries). Returns PMIDs which can be fetched for full citation data. Free, no auth needed for moderate usage (<3 req/sec).

Data Model

  • Search results — PubMed IDs (PMIDs), result count, translation of query terms.
  • Document summaries — title, authors, journal, publication date, DOI, abstract.
  • Full records — retrieve complete article details by PubMed ID: full abstract text, author affiliations, MeSH terms, and DOI. Structured MEDLINE/PubMed XML from efetch is parsed into readable fields (not only search summaries).
  • Journal filter — cochrane+database+syst+rev[journal] restricts to Cochrane reviews only.

Gotchas

  • Rate limits: 3 requests/second by default; configured NCBI credentials raise the cap to 10 req/sec.
  • Two-step retrieval: esearch returns PMIDs, then efetch/esummary retrieves the actual records.
  • retmode parameter: use retmode=json for JSON output from esearch/esummary. efetch returns XML only.
  • URL encoding: spaces in search terms should be encoded as + in the term parameter.
  • Journal name: the exact journal filter is cochrane+database+syst+rev[journal] (abbreviated title).

Tools in this Server (2)

Cochrane Get Review

Get full details of a Cochrane systematic review by PubMed ID. Returns title, abstract, authors, MeSH terms, and DOI parsed from PubMed XML. Use revie...

Cochrane Search Reviews

Search Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews via PubMed. Cochrane reviews are the gold standard for evidence-based medicine. Returns article titles,...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Cochrane Library MCP server?

Cochrane systematic reviews — the gold standard for evidence-based medicine — accessed via PubMed E-utilities searching the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews. It provides 2 tools that AI agents can use through the Model Context Protocol (MCP).

How do I connect Cochrane Library to my AI agent?

Add the MCPBundles server URL to your MCP client configuration (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, etc.). The URL format is: https://mcp.mcpbundles.com/bundle/cochrane. Authentication is handled automatically.

How many tools does Cochrane Library provide?

Cochrane Library provides 2 tools that can be called by AI agents, along with a SKILL.md that gives your AI agent domain knowledge about when and how to use them.

What authentication does Cochrane Library require?

Cochrane Library uses open data APIs — no authentication required.

Setup Instructions

Connect Cochrane Library to any MCP client in minutes

MCP URL
https://mcp.mcpbundles.com/bundle/cochrane
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One-click install:

Install on Claude.aiInstall for organization (admins)

The link prefills the Add custom connector dialog — you still review the values and click Add, then Connect to complete OAuth.

Or add manually

  1. Open claude.ai → Settings → Connectors.
  2. Click the + button and choose Add custom connector.
  3. Set Name to Cochrane Library and paste the MCP URL into Remote MCP server URL.
  4. Click Add. Cochrane Library will appear under Not connected — select it and click Connect to complete OAuth.
Name: Cochrane Library
Remote MCP server URL: https://mcp.mcpbundles.com/bundle/cochrane
Authentication: OAuth

Custom connectors at claude.ai require a paid Claude plan (Pro, Max, Team, or Enterprise).

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