Do I need an API key to use this MCP?

An API key is optional but recommended. You can get one at open.fda.gov and add it to your MCP settings.

Which AI clients can I use with this MCP?

You can use this with any MCP-compatible client, including Claude, Cursor, and Windsurf.

Can I search for medical device recalls?

Yes, you can use the capability to search for medical device enforcement and recall reports.

Is the data real-time?

The MCP pulls data directly from the openFDA API, providing access to the most recent public datasets available from the FDA.

How do I check my API usage limits?

You can use the get_usage capability to check your current API usage and rate limit information.

Do I need an API Key to use openFDA?

No, openFDA allows testing without a key (1,000 requests/day). However, registering for a free key increases your limits to 240 requests/minute and 120,000 requests/day.

Can I search for side effects of specific drugs?

Yes! Use the search_drug_adverse_events capability. For example, query openfda.generic_name:"aspirin" to see reported adverse events for Aspirin.

How can I track food recalls through this agent?

The search_food_enforcement capability allows you to query the CFSAN enforcement reports database. You can search by product description, state, or manufacturer.

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Connect FDA (openFDA) to ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini

Set it up once and it works in ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, and any other client you love. It all runs safely in the background, so you can relax and focus on what really matters. Pull real-time public health data directly into your AI agent.

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Works with modern AI clients that support MCP, including ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, and more.

Your AI does the work. We keep it safe and sound.

No other AI tool gives you this. Your workflow runs in the client you already love, your account stays protected, and you decide what the agent can and cannot do. It is the whole reason to make the switch.

Each Connector lives inside our infrastructure, the same place where your workflow runs. The three things below are already part of it, working quietly in the background so you never have to think about them. Nothing to add, nothing to set up, nothing to worry about.

V8 Isolate01

Each Connector runs inside its own sealed environment.

Each Connector runs inside its own sealed V8 runtime — no access to your files, your system, or other servers. A Connector never sees past its own request.

Kill Switch02

One switch stops every agent. Instantly.

One action deactivates every Connector, revokes every token, and ends every session at once. AI Governance keeps the record.

FinOps per User03

Spending limits that pause instead of surprise.

Every user keeps their own connections and credentials, isolated from everyone else. Anything that would cross your spending limit is held for your approval, not billed.

Three controls, built into the layer your AI connects through.

Curated set · 12 capabilities

We ship only the actions that matter.

Capability set01 / 03

01-04

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 12 available through FDA (openFDA).

01
Search ndc
This capability searches the National Drug Code directory to identify specific drug products.
02
Search device adverse events
Use this to find adverse event reports specifically filed for medical devices.
03
Search device classification
This capability retrieves the official FDA classifications for medical devices.
04
Search device enforcement
This capability pulls enforcement and recall reports related to medical devices.

Capability set02 / 03

05-08

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 12 available through FDA (openFDA).

05
Search drug adverse events
This capability searches through adverse event reports submitted for various drugs.
06
Search drug approvals
Use this to find FDA-approved brand name and generic drugs.
07
Search drug enforcement
This capability searches for drug recall enforcement reports.
08
Search drug labels
This capability retrieves official FDA drug product labeling and usage information.

Capability set03 / 03

09-12

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 12 available through FDA (openFDA).

09
Search food adverse events
This capability pulls adverse event reports filed for food products.
10
Get drug shortages
This capability provides data on current and resolved drug shortages.
11
Search food enforcement
Use this to find food recall enforcement reports.
12
Get usage
This capability returns your current API usage and rate limit information.

Real work

What teams actually run

Safety Research

An analyst uses the agent to find patterns in adverse event reports for a specific medication.

Supply Chain Monitoring

A pharmacist asks the agent to check for current drug shortages affecting their inventory.

Regulatory Compliance

A compliance officer tracks recent food recalls to ensure product safety in their region.

Product Verification

A researcher verifies the official FDA classification of a new medical device.

Automate a task

Put FDA (openFDA) to work on one thing.

Step-by-step automations your AI runs through this Connector: the workflow, the prompts to start with, and the exact capabilities behind each move.

One connector, every AI

FDA (openFDA) works with the most popular AI clients.

These are the most popular clients, each with a step-by-step guide: one link, set up once, with governance and visibility built in. And because everything runs on the MCP standard, the same connection also works in any other compatible client — nothing to rebuild.

Building your own app? The connector is yours to use.

You don't need a client to put FDA (openFDA) to work: the same hosted connection plugs into your own applications and agent code, with the same governance on every request. Build with it, chat with it — one connection for both.

Observed, not estimated

883ms average. Fast in production.

FDA (openFDA) is checked daily against the live service.

Daily averagePeak 990ms

Oct 3Today

Fastest day: 735ms
Slowest day: 990ms
14-day trend: Stable-2%

Connect your client

One URL. Every client.

Activate the Connector, copy your link, and paste it into the client you already use. 12 capabilities arrive ready to run.

Preview access · not provider authentication

The vk_preview_* token belongs to Vinkius preview infrastructure. It lets Claude discover and display the capabilities of FDA (openFDA), so you can see the experience inside your AI.

It does not authenticate your account with FDA (openFDA). Actions requiring credentials or live account data may not run until you activate the Connector and authorize the service.

FDA (openFDA) Connector

You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_ZQsHPBuadTcKlcTszXARqAk5NePomiCjdywziMgh/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
3Click Add and start a new chat — FDA (openFDA) capabilities are ready to use.

Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "fda-openfda-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_ZQsHPBuadTcKlcTszXARqAk5NePomiCjdywziMgh/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Claude
ChatGPT
Cursor
VS Code
Windsurf
Claude Code
JetBrains
Cline

Step-by-step instructions for each client are in the guide. How to connect

Guided setup for Claude? Set up FDA (openFDA) in Claude and other AIs

See all the AI clients this connector works with ↑

Who it's for

Built for the work FDA (openFDA) owners hand off.

This MCP is designed for professionals working in regulated health and safety environments who need fast, reliable data.

01
Healthcare Professionals
They use the agent to quickly look up drug labels or side effect profiles.
02
Compliance Officers
They task the agent with monitoring food and drug recall reports.
03
Data Researchers
They pull aggregated public health metrics into their analysis workflows.

FAQ

Questions FDA (openFDA) owners ask.

01
Do I need an API key to use this MCP?
An API key is optional but recommended. You can get one at open.fda.gov and add it to your MCP settings.
02
Which AI clients can I use with this MCP?
You can use this with any MCP-compatible client, including Claude, Cursor, and Windsurf.
03
Can I search for medical device recalls?
Yes, you can use the capability to search for medical device enforcement and recall reports.
04
Is the data real-time?
The MCP pulls data directly from the openFDA API, providing access to the most recent public datasets available from the FDA.
05
How do I check my API usage limits?
You can use the get_usage capability to check your current API usage and rate limit information.
06
Do I need an API Key to use openFDA?
No, openFDA allows testing without a key (1,000 requests/day). However, registering for a free key increases your limits to 240 requests/minute and 120,000 requests/day.
07
Can I search for side effects of specific drugs?
Yes! Use the search_drug_adverse_events capability. For example, query openfda.generic_name:"aspirin" to see reported adverse events for Aspirin.
08
How can I track food recalls through this agent?
The search_food_enforcement capability allows you to query the CFSAN enforcement reports database. You can search by product description, state, or manufacturer.

Explore

More in The Unthinkable

Connect FDA (openFDA) to Claude, Cursor, ChatGPT & more

Your AI does the work. We keep it safe and sound.

Each Connector runs inside its own sealed environment.

One switch stops every agent. Instantly.

Spending limits that pause instead of surprise.

We ship only the actions that matter.

01-04

Search ndc

Search device adverse events

Search device classification

Search device enforcement

05-08

Search drug adverse events

Search drug approvals

Search drug enforcement

Search drug labels

09-12

Search food adverse events

Get drug shortages

Search food enforcement

Get usage

What teams actually run

Safety Research

Supply Chain Monitoring

Regulatory Compliance

Product Verification

Building your own app? The connector is yours to use.

FDA (openFDA) Connector

Claude Desktop

Healthcare Professionals

Compliance Officers

Data Researchers

Do I need an API key to use this MCP?

Which AI clients can I use with this MCP?

Can I search for medical device recalls?

Is the data real-time?

How do I check my API usage limits?

Do I need an API Key to use openFDA?

Can I search for side effects of specific drugs?

How can I track food recalls through this agent?

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