• DATA
  • DEFINITIONS
  • ANALYSIS
  • HUMAN

How to access NIHSS scoring guides with your AI

Connect the NIHSS Calculator to your AI client to pull specific neurological scoring data on demand.

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Short answer

How can I get NIHSS scoring definitions through my AI?

Your AI uses the get_scoring_guide tool to fetch precise definitions and ranges for any NIHSS component. You'll get the exact scoring criteria needed to interpret neurological findings. Here is what you'll get.

The outcomes

What you get from the AI

The AI handles the data retrieval so you can focus on the assessment.

DATA

Specific scoring ranges

The AI pulls the exact numerical ranges for any NIHSS category you ask about. You get the raw scoring criteria without searching through manuals.

DEFINITIONS

Component descriptions

Your agent retrieves the clinical definitions for individual neurological components. This ensures your interpretations match standard NIHSS guidelines.

ANALYSIS

Scoring context

The AI provides the context for how specific symptoms map to certain scores. You get a clear link between clinical observations and the final score.

HUMAN

Clinical judgment

The AI provides the data, but you make the final medical call. It doesn't diagnose or replace your professional assessment.

The workflow

What your AI does when the request arrives.

The AI acts as a bridge between your chat and the NIHSS scoring database.

  1. Identify the component

    Your AI looks at your question to determine which specific neurological component you need information on.

    get_scoring_guide

  2. Fetch the guide

    The agent calls the tool to pull the relevant scoring ranges and definitions from the NIHSS database.

    get_scoring_guide

  3. Format the data

    The AI organizes the retrieved scoring criteria into a readable format for your current conversation.

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  4. Present the results

    The information is delivered directly in your chat window for immediate use during your assessment.

    get_scoring_guide

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to trigger the scoring guide retrieval.

Starting points

Swap out the specific neurological component names for the ones you are currently evaluating.

NIHSS Calculator Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_Qlx6Nbkpb5prVxEfWhnv2K8GH92VKGEdjB9ARCjq/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 — NIHSS Calculator capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "nihss-calculator-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_Qlx6Nbkpb5prVxEfWhnv2K8GH92VKGEdjB9ARCjq/mcp"
    }
  }
}
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FAQ

How the NIHSS Calculator behaves

  • 01

    Can the AI calculate the total NIHSS score for me?

    No. The AI retrieves the scoring guides and definitions, but you must perform the actual calculation based on your patient observations.

  • 02

    Does the AI store my patient data?

    No. The AI only uses the tool to fetch scoring definitions. It does not save or store any patient information you provide.

  • 03

    Can the AI change the official NIHSS guidelines?

    No. The AI only reads the existing scoring guides provided by the tool. It cannot modify the clinical standards.

  • 04

    What if I need a component not listed in the guide?

    The AI can only retrieve data for the components included in the get_scoring_guide tool.

  • 05

    Do I need to use a specific AI model?

    No. You can use any MCP-compatible client like Claude, Cursor, or Windsurf.

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