Harvard ClinicalTrials MCP Server for WindsurfGive Windsurf instant access to 16 tools to Get Api Version, Get Study, Get Study Results, and more
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The Harvard ClinicalTrials MCP Server for Windsurf is a standout in the Data Analytics category — giving your AI agent 16 tools to work with, ready to go from day one.
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About Harvard ClinicalTrials MCP Server
Connect to the ClinicalTrials.gov API v2 — the largest database of clinical studies worldwide, maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
Windsurf's Cascade agent chains multiple Harvard ClinicalTrials tool calls autonomously. query data, analyze results, and generate code in a single agentic session. Paste Vinkius Edge URL, reload, and all 16 tools are immediately available. Real-time tool feedback appears inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor.
What you can do
- Study Search — Search 400K+ clinical trials from 220+ countries
- Condition Filter — Find trials for specific diseases (cancer, diabetes, Alzheimer's)
- Intervention Filter — Search by drug, device, or therapy name
- Sponsor Search — Find trials by organization (Pfizer, NIH, Roche)
- Phase Filter — Filter by Phase 1-4 to track drug development stages
- Recruiting — Find trials currently enrolling participants
- Location — Search by city or country for accessible trials
- FDA Regulated — Filter for FDA-regulated drug and device trials
- Pediatric — Find trials including children
- Rare Diseases — Discover research for orphan conditions
- Results — Get outcome data from completed studies
The Harvard ClinicalTrials MCP Server exposes 16 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Windsurf in under two minutes — credentials fully managed, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.
All 16 Harvard ClinicalTrials tools available for Windsurf
When Windsurf connects to Harvard ClinicalTrials through Vinkius, your AI agent gets direct access to every tool listed below — spanning clinical-trials, medical-research, drug-development, and more. Every call runs in a secure, isolated environment with full audit visibility. Beyond a simple connection, you get real-time monitoring of agent activity, enterprise governance, and optimized token usage.
Get api version on Harvard ClinicalTrials
gov API version and the timestamp of the most recent data update. Useful for verifying data currency and API availability. Get API version and data timestamp
Get study on Harvard ClinicalTrials
g. "NCT04368728"). Returns title, status, phase, enrollment, conditions, interventions, eligibility criteria, sponsor, and study locations. Get clinical trial details by NCT ID
Get study results on Harvard ClinicalTrials
Not all trials report results — this is most useful for completed Phase 2-4 studies. Get primary outcome results for a trial
Get study timeline on Harvard ClinicalTrials
Essential for understanding the progress and currency of a study. Get the complete timeline of a clinical trial
Search by condition on Harvard ClinicalTrials
Examples: "diabetes", "breast cancer", "Alzheimer disease", "COVID-19", "depression", "hypertension". Search trials by medical condition
Search by intervention on Harvard ClinicalTrials
Examples: "pembrolizumab", "metformin", "radiation therapy", "cognitive behavioral therapy". Search trials by drug or treatment
Search by location on Harvard ClinicalTrials
Essential for finding trials accessible to patients in a particular area. Search trials by geographic location
Search by phase on Harvard ClinicalTrials
Phase values: "PHASE1", "PHASE2", "PHASE3", "PHASE4", "EARLY_PHASE1". Phase 3 trials are the largest and most definitive, while Phase 1 trials focus on safety. Search trials by study phase
Search by sponsor on Harvard ClinicalTrials
Examples: "Pfizer", "National Cancer Institute", "Roche", "Novartis", "NIH". Search trials by sponsoring organization
Search completed on Harvard ClinicalTrials
Completed trials are more likely to have published results and outcomes data. Search completed clinical trials
Search device trials on Harvard ClinicalTrials
Covers diagnostic devices, surgical tools, implants, and digital health technologies. Search medical device clinical trials
Search fda regulated on Harvard ClinicalTrials
S. Food and Drug Administration. These trials follow the most rigorous regulatory standards. Search FDA-regulated drug trials
Search pediatric on Harvard ClinicalTrials
Essential for pediatricians, child health researchers, and parents seeking trials for children. Search pediatric clinical trials
Search rare diseases on Harvard ClinicalTrials
Examples: "cystic fibrosis", "sickle cell disease", "Huntington disease", "amyotrophic lateral sclerosis". Search rare disease clinical trials
Search recruiting on Harvard ClinicalTrials
Essential for patients seeking to enroll in trials or researchers tracking active studies. Search for currently recruiting studies
Search studies on Harvard ClinicalTrials
gov database of over 400,000 clinical studies from 200+ countries. Returns NCT IDs, titles, status, phases, sponsors, conditions, interventions, and locations. Search 400K+ clinical trials worldwide
Connect Harvard ClinicalTrials to Windsurf via MCP
Follow these steps to wire Harvard ClinicalTrials into Windsurf. The entire setup takes under two minutes — your credentials stay safe behind Vinkius.
Open MCP Settings
Cmd+Shift+P and search "MCP"Add the server
mcp_config.jsonSave and reload
Start using Harvard ClinicalTrials
Why Use Windsurf with the Harvard ClinicalTrials MCP Server
Windsurf provides unique advantages when paired with Harvard ClinicalTrials through the Model Context Protocol.
Windsurf's Cascade agent autonomously chains multiple tool calls in sequence, solving complex multi-step tasks without manual intervention
Purpose-built for agentic workflows. Cascade understands context across your entire codebase and integrates MCP tools natively
JSON-based configuration means zero code changes: paste a URL, reload, and all 16 tools are immediately available
Real-time tool feedback is displayed inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor without switching contexts
Harvard ClinicalTrials + Windsurf Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Windsurf combined with the Harvard ClinicalTrials MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Automated code generation: ask Cascade to fetch data from Harvard ClinicalTrials and generate models, types, or handlers based on real API responses
Live debugging: query Harvard ClinicalTrials tools mid-session to inspect production data while debugging without leaving the editor
Documentation generation: pull schema information from Harvard ClinicalTrials and have Cascade generate comprehensive API docs automatically
Rapid prototyping: combine Harvard ClinicalTrials data with Cascade's code generation to scaffold entire features in minutes
Example Prompts for Harvard ClinicalTrials in Windsurf
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Windsurf agent to start working with Harvard ClinicalTrials immediately.
"Find recruiting Phase 3 trials for breast cancer immunotherapy"
"Search for Alzheimer's disease trials sponsored by NIH in Boston"
"Find pediatric clinical trials for cystic fibrosis"
Troubleshooting Harvard ClinicalTrials MCP Server with Windsurf
Common issues when connecting Harvard ClinicalTrials to Windsurf through Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Server not connecting
Harvard ClinicalTrials + Windsurf FAQ
Common questions about integrating Harvard ClinicalTrials MCP Server with Windsurf.
How does Windsurf discover MCP tools?
mcp_config.json file on startup and connects to each configured server via Streamable HTTP. Tools are listed in the MCP panel and available to Cascade automatically.Can Cascade chain multiple MCP tool calls?
Does Windsurf support multiple MCP servers?
mcp_config.json. Each server's tools appear in the MCP panel and Cascade can use tools from different servers in a single flow.Explore More MCP Servers
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