Biorxiv vs Hpo Api

In-depth architectural comparison of the Biorxiv and Hpo Api MCP servers. Compare execution transports, security boundaries, tool capabilities, quality scores, and ready-to-paste client installation snippets for Claude, Cursor, Windsurf, and VS Code.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Biorxiv when:

• You need dedicated capabilities in the Biology, Medicine and Bioinformatics domain.
• You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
• Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).

Explore Biorxiv Details

Choose Hpo Api when:

• You need dedicated capabilities in the Biology, Medicine and Bioinformatics domain.
• You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
• Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).

Explore Hpo Api Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Biorxiv Biology, Medicine and Bioinformatics	Hpo Api Biology, Medicine and Bioinformatics
Summary	bioRxiv + medRxiv preprint server API	Human Phenotype Ontology — clinical phenotype terms + gene/disease annotations
Category & Scope	Biology, Medicine and Bioinformatics	Biology, Medicine and Bioinformatics

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Ready-to-Paste Client Configurations

Paste either (or both) of these JSON server blocks into your client config file (e.g. claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json).

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "biorxiv": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@pipeworx/mcp-biorxiv"
      ]
    }
  }
}

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "hpo-api": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@pipeworx/mcp-hpo-api"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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