Clinicaltrialsgov MCP Server vs Mychart

A side-by-side look at the Clinicaltrialsgov MCP Server and Mychart MCP servers: transport, auth, tools, quality signals, and the config to install either one in Claude, Cursor, Windsurf or VS Code.

Clinicaltrialsgov MCP Server logoClinicaltrialsgov MCP ServerBiology & Bioinformatics · Local subprocess (stdio)Provides rich tools to search, retrieve, and analyze data from ClinicalTrials.gov API v2.63GoodAuth: no auth requiredMychart logoMychartBiology & Bioinformatics · Local subprocess (stdio)Connects to Epic MyChart patient portals: interactive login, list and download your own test results53GoodAuth: not declared

Verdict: choose Clinicaltrialsgov MCP Server for biology & bioinformatics work as a local process; choose Mychart for biology & bioinformatics as a local process. You can also run both side by side in one mcpServers block.

Which MCP server should you choose?

Clinicaltrialsgov MCP Server logoChoose Clinicaltrialsgov MCP Server when

  • You need dedicated capabilities in the Biology & Bioinformatics domain.
  • You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
  • Its auth model fits you: No auth required.
  • You want tools like clinicaltrials_search_studies, clinicaltrials_get_study_record, clinicaltrials_get_study_count.
Explore Clinicaltrialsgov MCP Server

Mychart logoChoose Mychart when

  • You need dedicated capabilities in the Biology & Bioinformatics domain.
  • You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
  • You want tools like mychart_set_provider, mychart_login, mychart_session_status.
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Feature & specification comparison

Rows where the two servers differ are marked.

SpecClinicaltrialsgov MCP Server logoClinicaltrialsgov MCP ServerMychart logoMychart
CategoryBiology & BioinformaticsBiology & Bioinformatics
Quality signal63/100 · Good53/100 · Good
Install commandConfirmedConfirmed
TransportLocal subprocess (stdio)Local subprocess (stdio)
AuthNo auth requiredNot declared
PricingFreeNot declared
Required env varsNone listedNone listed
Verified ownerCommunity listingCommunity listing
GitHub stars990
Directory activity 3 views 0 installs 0 upvotes 2 views 0 installs 0 upvotes
Tools78

Tools & capabilities

Clinicaltrialsgov MCP Server tools 7

  • clinicaltrials_search_studiesSearch studies with full-text and field-specific queries, status/phase/geographic filters, pagination, sorting, and field selection
  • clinicaltrials_get_study_recordFetch a single study by NCT ID — full protocol record with optional location/outcome/reference caps
  • clinicaltrials_get_study_countFast total study count for a query, without fetching data
  • clinicaltrials_get_field_valuesDiscover valid values for API fields, with per-value study counts
  • clinicaltrials_get_field_definitionsResolve valid field names — keyword search, path drill-down, or top-level overview
  • clinicaltrials_get_study_resultsFetch posted results — outcomes, adverse events, participant flow, baseline — for completed studies
  • clinicaltrials_find_eligibleMatch patient demographics and conditions to candidate recruiting trials, without checking inclusion/exclusion criteria

Mychart tools 8

  • mychart_set_providerSet your health system's MyChart URL (one-time). Paste any URL from their MyChart site.
  • mychart_loginOpens a visible browser window; you sign in + complete MFA there.
  • mychart_session_statusCheck provider config + whether the saved session is still valid.
  • mychart_list_test_resultsList ALL test results (auto-expands "Show more"), with ids `r1, r2, ...`.
  • mychart_get_test_resultFull readable content of one result (values, ranges, comments).
  • mychart_download_test_resultSave a result as PDF to `~/.mychart-mcp/downloads`.
  • mychart_screenshotDebug: full-page PNG of what the automation browser sees.
  • mychart_close_browserClose the browser process (session stays saved on disk).

Ready-to-paste client configs

Paste either block (or both) into your client config, e.g. claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json. We only show a config when the install command is confirmed.

Clinicaltrialsgov MCP Server

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "clinicaltrialsgov-mcp-server": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "clinicaltrialsgov-mcp-server"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Mychart

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mychart": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "mychart-mcp-server"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently asked questions

Clinicaltrialsgov MCP Server is categorized under Biology & Bioinformatics and uses a local stdio subprocess. Mychart belongs to Biology & Bioinformatics and uses a local stdio subprocess. Pick Clinicaltrialsgov MCP Server for biology & bioinformatics work and Mychart for biology & bioinformatics.

Copy the mcpServers block from the config section on this page into your client's config (for example claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json), then fully restart the client.

Clinicaltrialsgov MCP Server is listed as free. Auth: no auth required. Mychart has no declared pricing — check the project's own site. If a server needs environment variables such as API keys, define them under the env key in your client's MCP config.

Yes. MCP clients support multiple servers: add clinicaltrialsgov-mcp-server and mychart as separate keys in the same mcpServers object, and your assistant will call tools from either one.

On AllMCPs, Clinicaltrialsgov MCP Server has a quality signal of 63/100 (Good) with 3 views, 0 installs and 99 GitHub stars. Mychart has 53/100 (Good) with 2 views, 0 installs and 0 GitHub stars.