Download PDFMarkdown Version
ClaudeChatGPTPerplexityGeminiMicrosoft CopilotRaycastMeta AIGrokZ.aiQwenKimi
DeepSeekMistralCursorVS CodeWindsurfJetBrainsClineLovableVercel AI SDKLangChain

Use KEGG with your AI.

Connect your account once and let the AI you already use work with it, without building another integration. Access the Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) to query genomic, chemical, and systemic functional information directly from your AI agent.

Included with plan

Ask AI about this Connector

Developed, maintained, and hosted by Vinkius.

MCP VERIFIED · PRODUCTION READY · VINKIUS GUARANTEED

Waiting for input…

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

ChatGPTClaudeCursorPerplexityGeminiMicrosoft CopilotRaycastMeta AI

Complete set · 7 capabilities

The complete KEGG capability set.

These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with KEGG.

Capability set01 / 02

01-04

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 7 available through KEGG.

  1. 01

    Kegg info

    G., kegg, pathway, brite, genes, hsa, compound). Displays database release information and statistics

  2. 02

    Kegg conv

    Converts KEGG identifiers to/from outside identifiers

  3. 03

    Kegg link

    G., pathways linked from human genes). Finds related entries using database cross-references

  4. 04

    Kegg list

    For pathway/brite, can specify organism/option. Use "organism" to list all KEGG organisms. Obtains a list of entry identifiers and associated names

Capability set02 / 02

05-07

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 7 available through KEGG.

  1. 05

    Kegg ddi

    Finds adverse drug-drug interactions

  2. 06

    Kegg find

    Finds entries matching a query keyword or chemical data

  3. 07

    Kegg get

    G., hsa:10458+ece:Z5100). Retrieves database entries in flat-file or specific file formats

Observed, not estimated

787ms average. Fast in production.

KEGG is checked daily against the live service.

Daily averagePeak 1098ms
Aug 20Today
Fastest day
678ms
Slowest day
1098ms
14-day trend
Slowing+15%

Connect your client

One URL. Every client.

Activate the Connector, copy your link, and paste it into the client you already use. 7 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 KEGG, so you can see the experience inside your AI.

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

KEGG Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_3VQS6ta0LfpPfSufEA9QzNKVt9adBMSWJpS3FFGz/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

  1. 1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
  2. 2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
  3. 3Click Add and start a new chat — KEGG capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "kegg-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_3VQS6ta0LfpPfSufEA9QzNKVt9adBMSWJpS3FFGz/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

FAQ

Questions KEGG owners ask.

  • 01

    How can I find all metabolic pathways associated with a specific human gene?

    You can use the kegg_link capability. Specify 'pathway' as the target_db and the human gene ID (e.g., 'hsa:10458') as the source_db to retrieve all linked biological pathways.

  • 02

    Can I search for chemical compounds using an exact molecular mass?

    Yes! Use the kegg_find capability with the database set to 'compound', the mass value as the query, and the option set to 'exact_mass'.

  • 03

    Is it possible to check for interactions between multiple drugs at once?

    Absolutely. Use the kegg_ddi capability and provide the drug identifiers separated by a '+' sign (e.g., 'D00564+D00017') to find known adverse interactions.

Explore

More in Databases

Suggestions