FDA (openFDA) Connector for AI agents.
12 live capabilities
Access official drug labels and food safety data through your agent.
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Why people use FDA (openFDA)
FDA (openFDA) Drug Labeling and Safety Data
With this Connector, you just ask your agent to find the label for a specific medication. It pulls the official FDA data directly into your chat, giving you the exact information you need in seconds. You get the facts without the friction.
What Vinkius changes
You get instant access to official US public health data without leaving your chat interface.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
One account · 5,900+ Connectors
- Real-world use case 01
Pharmacist checking generic info
A pharmacist needs to know the dosage for a new generic drug.
- Real-world use case 02
Researching side effects
A researcher wants to know about Ibuprofen side effects.
- Real-world use case 03
Tracking regional food recalls
A compliance officer needs a list of recent food recalls in New York.
Complete set · 12capabilities
The complete FDA (openFDA) capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with FDA (openFDA).
01—04
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 12 available through FDA (openFDA).
- 01 Capability
Search ndc
Search the National Drug Code directory for medication identification. This helps you find the correct codes for specific drugs.
- 02 Capability
Search device adverse events
Search for adverse event reports for medical devices. This helps identify safety issues with healthcare equipment.
- 03 Capability
Search device classification
Find classifications for different types of medical devices. Use this to verify the correct regulatory category for a device.
- 04 Capability
Search device enforcement
Find specific medical device recall enforcement reports. This helps you identify which products have been flagged for safety issues.
05—08
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 12 available through FDA (openFDA).
- 05 Capability
Search drug adverse events
Query reports on side effects for various medications. Use this to see what reactions are being reported for specific drugs.
- 06 Capability
Search drug approvals
Look up FDA-approved brand name and generic drugs. This provides a clear list of what medications have received official approval.
- 07 Capability
Search drug enforcement
Search for drug recall enforcement reports. This is useful for identifying hazardous drugs that have been pulled from the market.
- 08 Capability
Search drug labels
Retrieve official FDA drug product labeling. This gives you the exact dosage, warnings, and indications for specific medications.
09—12
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 12 available through FDA (openFDA).
- 09 Capability
Search food adverse events
Find reports on adverse events related to food products. Use this to see what health issues are being linked to specific foods.
- 10 Capability
Search food enforcement
Search for food recall enforcement reports. This helps you track which food items are being pulled due to safety concerns.
- 11 Capability
Get drug shortages
Get a list of current and resolved drug shortages. This keeps you informed about medication availability for your patients.
- 12 Capability
Get usage
Check your current API usage and rate limit information. Use this to monitor your connection status to the database.
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask FDA (openFDA) to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use FDA (openFDA) from the conversation.
Choose your client
Live previewAdvanced clients IDE · CLI
Claude · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_ZQsHPBuadTcKlcTszXARqAk5NePomiCjdywziMgh/mcp - Step 01
Open Connectors
In Claude Web or Claude Desktop, open Settings and choose Connectors.
- Step 02
Add the URL
Choose Add custom connector, name it FDA (openFDA), and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable FDA (openFDA) for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_ZQsHPBuadTcKlcTszXARqAk5NePomiCjdywziMgh/mcp - Step 01
Open MCP settings
On desktop, open Settings and MCP servers. On web, open your workspace app or connector settings.
- Step 02
Add the URL
Choose Add server with Streamable HTTP, or create a custom MCP app, then paste the FDA (openFDA) URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable FDA (openFDA) in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"fda-openfda": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_ZQsHPBuadTcKlcTszXARqAk5NePomiCjdywziMgh/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open MCP Settings
Press Cmd+Shift+P (macOS) or Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) → search "MCP Settings"
- Step 02
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above into the mcp.json file that opens
- Step 03
Save the file
Cursor will automatically detect the new Connector
- Step 04
Start using FDA (openFDA)
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using FDA (openFDA), help me...". 12 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"fda-openfda": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_ZQsHPBuadTcKlcTszXARqAk5NePomiCjdywziMgh/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Create MCP config
Create a .vscode/mcp.json file in your project root
- Step 02
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above
- Step 03
Enable Agent mode
Open GitHub Copilot Chat and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown
- Step 04
Start using FDA (openFDA)
Ask Copilot: "Using FDA (openFDA), help me...". 12 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"fda-openfda": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_ZQsHPBuadTcKlcTszXARqAk5NePomiCjdywziMgh/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open MCP Settings
Go to Settings → MCP Configuration or press Cmd+Shift+P and search "MCP"
- Step 02
Add the server
Paste the JSON configuration above into mcp_config.json
- Step 03
Save and reload
Windsurf will detect the new server automatically
- Step 04
Start using FDA (openFDA)
Open Cascade and ask: "Using FDA (openFDA), help me...". 12 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"fda-openfda": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_ZQsHPBuadTcKlcTszXARqAk5NePomiCjdywziMgh/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open Cline MCP Settings
Click the Connectors icon in the Cline sidebar panel
- Step 02
Add remote server
Click "Add Connector" and paste the configuration above
- Step 03
Enable the server
Toggle the server switch to ON
- Step 04
Start using FDA (openFDA)
Ask Cline: "Using FDA (openFDA), help me...". 12 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add fda-openfda --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_ZQsHPBuadTcKlcTszXARqAk5NePomiCjdywziMgh/mcp"- Step 01
Install Claude Code
Run npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code if not already installed
- Step 02
Add the Connector
Run the command above in your terminal
- Step 03
Verify the connection
Run claude mcp to list connected servers, or type /mcp inside a session
- Step 04
Start using FDA (openFDA)
Ask Claude: "Using FDA (openFDA), show me...". 12 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work FDA (openFDA) can move forward.
This is for healthcare professionals and compliance officers who are tired of digging through government websites to find safety data. It's for the person who needs accurate, official information fast.
Drug Safety Officer
Monitors adverse event reports to identify trends in medication side effects.
Food Safety Inspector
Tracks regional recalls and enforcement actions to ensure public health.
Clinical Researcher
Pulls drug metadata and therapeutic equivalents for large-scale data analysis.
Build the capability set
Add more capabilities.
Each Connector adds new actions and data without changing how you work.
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ClinicalTrials.gov
Search the world's largest registry of clinical research studies. covering diseases, drugs, and experimental therapies across all phases.
FDA Drug Labels (openFDA)
Access official FDA drug labels and structured product labeling (SPL) data via openFDA.
DailyMed Drug Labels
Universal drug label intelligence. search official FDA labels and packaging via AI.
NLM RxNorm (Drug Database)
Access the NLM RxNorm database to search for drugs, retrieve RxCUIs, and inspect standardized drug properties and identifiers.
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Before you connect
Questions about FDA (openFDA).
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
Can I use FDA (openFDA) to check for drug shortages?
Yes, you can ask your agent to pull a list of current and resolved drug shortages directly from the official database to see what's currently unavailable.
Does the FDA (openFDA) MCP include food recalls?
It does. You can search for food enforcement reports and recall actions across different regions and manufacturers.
How can I use FDA (openFDA) for medical device safety?
You can query the database for medical device classifications and see any enforcement actions taken against specific devices.
Can I pull drug labels with the FDA (openFDA) MCP?
Yes, you can retrieve official FDA drug product labeling for brand name and generic medications to get accurate dosage and warning info.
Is the FDA (openFDA) data updated in real time?
The Connector pulls from the official openFDA API, which provides the latest public health data available from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Can I use the FDA (openFDA) MCP for research?
It's a great capability for research. You can pull drug metadata, adverse event reports, and other public health metrics directly into your workflow.
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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