# Europe PMC MCP for AI Agents AI Agent Connect > Europe PMC MCP gives your AI agent direct access to over 33 million life science publications. It lets you search PubMed, PMC, and research grants from your workspace. No more jumping between tabs to find citations. It's the fastest way to bring peer-reviewed evidence into your research workflow. ## Overview - **Category:** databases - **Price:** Free - **Endpoint:** https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_MvpZ7QeX3bZMMD9XIJt21J5stnhqo667JVGXFvPy/ai-agent-connect - **Tags:** life-sciences, biomedical, pubmed, open-access, research-grants ## Description This Connector connects your AI client to the Europe PMC database, which is the primary hub for biomedical and life sciences literature. Instead of manually digging through various academic portals, you can ask your agent to pull specific data from millions of articles, preprints, and research grants. It handles the heavy lifting of querying sources like PubMed and PMC so you can get straight to the facts. When you use this through the Vinkius catalog, you're getting a direct line to evidence-based answers without having to manage complex search strings or multiple login sessions. It works by letting your agent explore metadata to build precise queries, whether you need a quick summary or a deep dive into specific research fields. It's about getting the right data at the right time so you can focus on the actual science. ## Tools ### search_articles Search for specific life science publications across major databases like PubMed and PMC. This helps you find peer-reviewed evidence quickly. ### search_grants Find research grants awarded by funders in the Grist database. Use this to track funding and research awards. ### get_article_fields See which fields you can use to build complex search queries for articles. This helps your agent refine its search results. ## Prompt Examples **Prompt:** ``` Search for articles about malaria vaccine trials from the last 5 years. ``` **Response:** ``` I've found several recent articles on malaria vaccine trials. Notable results include: * **Safety and efficacy of R21/Matrix-M** * **Phase 3 trial of RTS,S/AS01** Would you like the core details for these? ``` **Prompt:** ``` List all available search fields for Europe PMC articles. ``` **Response:** ``` I've retrieved the available fields. You can filter by: * **AUTH** (Author) * **JOURNAL** (Journal Name) * **FIRST_PDATE** (Publication Date) * **ABSTRACT** Which field would you like to use for your query? ``` **Prompt:** ``` Find research grants awarded by the Wellcome Trust related to genomics. ``` **Response:** ``` Searching the Grist database... I found several grants from Wellcome Trust. For example: **Grant GID:206194** * **Project:** Human Functional Genomics Would you like to see the institution details or the abstract? ``` ## Capabilities ### Search millions of life science articles Your agent can pull peer-reviewed literature from PubMed and PMC based on your specific research questions. ### Find specific research grants Query the Grist database to find details on research funding and awards from various sources. ### List available search fields Get a full list of metadata fields to help your agent build highly specific and targeted queries. ### Filter results by metadata Narrow down publication results using specific criteria like author, journal name, or publication date. ### Choose data detail levels Select between lite, core, or idlist result types to get the exact amount of data you need. ## Use Cases ### Finding vaccine trials A researcher asks about malaria vaccine trials from the last five years and gets a list of core results including safety and efficacy data. ### Grant discovery A scientist wants to see what Wellcome Trust funded in genomics and gets a list of specific grant IDs and project names. ### Literature review A student needs to find all articles by a specific author in a specific journal and uses metadata filters to narrow the scope. ### Bibliometric analysis An analyst pulls publication data to see trends in life science funding over a decade to create a funding map. ## Benefits - Stop jumping between different academic databases. Pull from PubMed and PMC in one go to save time on literature reviews. - Get precise evidence for your work. Use metadata filters to build highly specific queries instead of guessing what the agent finds. - Find funding opportunities faster. See what research projects got funded by specific sources without manual hunting. - Save time on data gathering. Your agent can pull lite or core results to give you just the highlights when you're in a hurry. - Stay current on clinical data. Access the latest preprints and peer-reviewed articles without having to navigate multiple websites. ## How It Works The bottom line is you get peer-reviewed research results instantly without leaving your workspace. 1. Subscribe to the Europe PMC MCP in the Vinkius catalog. 2. Connect it to your AI client without needing an API key. 3. Ask your agent to query scientific literature or research grants in plain English. ## Frequently Asked Questions **Can the Europe PMC MCP search PubMed?** Yes, it pulls from PubMed and PMC directly, allowing you to find peer-reviewed life science literature without leaving your AI client. **Does the Europe PMC MCP require an API key?** No, it works with public access, so you can start querying scientific literature as soon as you connect it via Vinkius. **Can I use the Europe PMC MCP for grant research?** Yes, it searches the Grist database for research grants, helping you find funding details and awarded projects quickly. **What kind of results can I get from the Europe PMC MCP?** You can choose between 'lite', 'core', or 'idlist' result types to get exactly the amount of data you need for your task. **Is the Europe PMC MCP good for medical research?** It is specifically designed for biomedical and life sciences literature, making it a great tool for clinical studies and scientific research. **Can I filter my searches with the Europe PMC MCP?** Yes, you can use specific metadata fields to narrow down your results by author, journal, date, and more. **Can I sort article search results by citation count?** Yes. When using the `search_articles` tool, you can include sorting parameters in your query, such as `sort_cited:y` to prioritize highly cited publications. **How do I know which specific fields I can use to filter my searches?** You can use the `get_article_fields` tool. It returns a comprehensive list of all available search fields that can be used as parameters in your queries. **Is it possible to find funding information for specific researchers?** Yes! Use the `search_grants` tool and provide the investigator's name (e.g., `pi:name`) in the query to find details of grants awarded to them.