Openfda Mcp Server
by cyanheadscommunityv0.1.8
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This MCP server allows querying FDA data on drugs, food, devices, and recalls via openFDA using STDIO or Streamable HTTP.
From the registry: Query FDA data on drugs, food, devices, and recalls via openFDA. STDIO or Streamable HTTP.
Install & configure
Install in your client
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Please install the `openfda-mcp-server-cyanheads` MCP server into my current AI client (that's you).
Canonical MCP server config (stdio transport):
- command: `npx`
- args: ["-y","@cyanheads/openfda-mcp-server@latest"]
- optional environment variables:
- `OPENFDA_API_KEY`: Optional openFDA API key. Free — increases daily limit from 1K to 120K requests. (example: `<your-api-key>`)
- `MCP_TRANSPORT_TYPE`: Transport mode. (example: `stdio`)
Note: Public hosted alternative at https://openfda.caseyjhand.com/mcp. Works without API key at lower rate limit.
Add this MCP server to my current client's config in the correct format for you. If you need secrets or credentials I haven't provided, ASK me — do not invent values or leave raw placeholders. After adding it, tell me how to verify the server is connected.Note: Public hosted alternative at https://openfda.caseyjhand.com/mcp. Works without API key at lower rate limit.
Tools (7)
openfda_search_adverse_events
Search adverse event reports across drugs, food, and devices.
openfda_search_recalls
Search enforcement reports and recall actions across drugs, food, and devices.
openfda_count
Aggregate and tally unique values for any field across any openFDA endpoint.
openfda_get_drug_label
Look up FDA drug labeling (package inserts / SPL documents).
openfda_search_drug_approvals
Search the Drugs@FDA database for NDA/ANDA application approvals.
openfda_search_device_clearances
Search FDA device premarket notifications — 510(k) clearances and PMA approvals.
openfda_lookup_ndc
Look up drugs in the NDC (National Drug Code) Directory.
Environment variables
OPENFDA_API_KEYrequiredFree API key from open.fda.gov to increase daily request limit from 1K to 120K.Packages
@cyanheads/openfda-mcp-server
npmv0.1.8transport: stdio
@cyanheads/openfda-mcp-server
npmv0.1.8transport: streamable-http
Remote Endpoints
https://openfda.caseyjhand.com/mcp
type: streamable-http
Details
- Language
- TypeScript
- License
- Apache-2.0
- Released
- Apr 4, 2026
- Last commit
- Jul 30, 2026
- Registry name
- io.github.cyanheads/openfda-mcp-server