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Connect OpenFDA (Alternative) 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 safety reports and recall info through natural conversation.

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

ChatGPTClaudeCursorPerplexityGeminiMicrosoft CopilotRaycastMeta AI

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.

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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 · 8 capabilities

We ship only the actions that matter.

Capability set01 / 02

01-04

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 8 available through OpenFDA.

  1. 01

    Search animal events

    This capability searches for adverse event reports involving animals and veterinary products. It uses specific search syntax to find reactions caused by drug exposure in different species.

  2. 02

    Search device clearance

    This capability retrieves 510(k) premarket device clearance data. It returns details like device names, applicant names, and decision dates.

  3. 03

    Search device events

    This capability accesses the MAUDE database to find reports of medical device malfunctions, injuries, or deaths. You can filter by brand name or specific patient problems.

  4. 04

    Search drug labels

    This capability pulls structured drug labeling data. It provides information on active ingredients, warnings, dosage, and manufacturer details.

Capability set02 / 02

05-08

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 8 available through OpenFDA.

  1. 05

    Search drug events

    This capability searches the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS) for drug safety reports. It includes data submitted by consumers and healthcare professionals.

  2. 06

    Search drugsfda

    This capability queries Drugs@FDA for approved drug applications. It returns sponsor details, approval dates, and active ingredient information.

  3. 07

    Search food recalls

    This capability finds food product recall enforcement reports. It provides the reason for the recall, the classification, and the distribution details.

  4. 08

    Search device recalls

    This capability searches for medical device recall enforcement reports. It includes the reason for the recall, the recalling firm, and the product description.

Real work

What teams actually run

01

Safety Signal Detection

A researcher asks the agent to find patterns in recent drug adverse event reports.

02

Product Recall Verification

A consumer checks if a specific food product is part of an active recall.

03

Device Compliance Research

A professional looks up 510(k) clearance details for a specific medical device.

04

Drug Information Lookup

A user queries specific drug labels for dosage and warning information.

Automate a task

Put 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

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.

ClaudeClaudeChatGPTChatGPTGeminiGeminiPerplexityPerplexityGrokGrokMicrosoft CopilotMicrosoft CopilotCursorCursorVS CodeVS CodeWindsurfWindsurfJetBrainsJetBrainsClineClineLangChainLangChainVercel AI SDKVercel AI SDKLovableLovableZ.aiZ.aiRaycastRaycastQwen CodeQwen CodeKimi CodeKimi CodeLe ChatLe Chat

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

You don't need a client to put 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

935ms average. Fast in production.

OpenFDA is checked daily against the live service.

Daily averagePeak 1139ms
Oct 3Today
Fastest day
838ms
Slowest day
1139ms
14-day trend
Slowing+5%

Connect your client

One URL. Every client.

Activate the Connector, copy your link, and paste it into the client you already use. 8 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 OpenFDA, so you can see the experience inside your AI.

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

OpenFDA Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_drPHoUyEkKpjWhkbglDczVHaC2gLoF9ee58SkHEv/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 — OpenFDA capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "openfda-alternative-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_drPHoUyEkKpjWhkbglDczVHaC2gLoF9ee58SkHEv/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 OpenFDA in Claude and other AIs

See all the AI clients this connector works with ↑

Who it's for

Built for the work OpenFDA owners hand off.

This MCP is built for professionals and individuals who need to query regulatory safety data through a conversational interface.

  • 01

    Healthcare Professionals

    They use the agent to monitor drug safety signals and device malfunctions.

  • 02

    Researchers

    They query the data to analyze adverse event patterns and safety trends.

  • 03

    Patients

    They use the capability to find information about side effects and food safety alerts.

FAQ

Questions OpenFDA owners ask.

  • 01

    Do I need an FDA API key to use this?

    No. Vinkius hosts the connection, so you can start searching immediately without managing your own API credentials.

  • 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

    What kind of food safety data is available?

    You can access food recall enforcement reports, including the reason for the recall, classification, and distribution info.

  • 04

    Can I search for medical device issues?

    Yes. You can search for device malfunctions, injuries, and deaths via the MAUDE database or look up device recalls.

  • 05

    Does this include veterinary data?

    Yes. The MCP includes a capability to search for adverse event reports related to animal drugs and veterinary products.

  • 06

    Do I need an API key?

    No! OpenFDA data is completely free and open. No authentication required. Just subscribe and start searching. Rate limit is 240 requests/minute for unauthenticated access.

  • 07

    What search syntax should I use?

    Use Lucene query syntax: openfda.brand_name:"Advil" for brand names, patient.reaction.reactionmeddrapt:"headache" for reactions, event_type:"Injury" for device events. Combine with AND/OR operators.

  • 08

    What are drug adverse events?

    Drug adverse events are safety reports submitted to the FDA about potential side effects from medications. Reports come from healthcare professionals, consumers and manufacturers. They do NOT prove the drug caused the event. just that the event was reported while the patient was taking the drug.

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