Synapse.org
Search collaborative scientific datasets
About Synapse.org
Synapse.org is a collaborative research platform for scientific datasets and projects. Its remote MCP server lets assistants search genomics, imaging, clinical, and disease research data, navigate project hierarchies, and inspect metadata and provenance.
Connection details
https://mcp.synapse.org/mcp- Transport
- Streamable HTTP
- Authentication
- OAuth
Setup
claude mcp add synapse-org --transport http https://mcp.synapse.org/mcpFrequently asked questions
What is the Synapse.org remote MCP server?
The Synapse.org remote MCP server is a hosted Model Context Protocol endpoint at https://mcp.synapse.org/mcp, so AI assistants can connect to it without installing or running anything locally. Synapse.org is a collaborative research platform for scientific datasets and projects. Its remote MCP server lets assistants search genomics, imaging, clinical, and disease research data, navigate project hierarchies, and inspect metadata and provenance.
How do I connect to the Synapse.org MCP server?
Add the endpoint https://mcp.synapse.org/mcp to any MCP-compatible client such as Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, or VS Code. The setup snippets on this page configure each client in one step.
Does the Synapse.org MCP server require authentication?
Yes. Synapse.org uses OAuth: the first time you connect, your MCP client opens a browser window to sign in and authorize access, then reuses the credentials for future sessions.
Which transport does the Synapse.org MCP server use?
Synapse.org exposes a Streamable HTTP endpoint, the current standard transport for the Model Context Protocol, supported by all major MCP clients.
