openFDA Connector for AI agents.
2 live capabilities
Pull official drug labels and manufacturer data for pharmaceutical research.
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Why people use openFDA
FDA Drug Labels for Pharmaceutical Safety Data
This Connector changes that by letting your agent do the digging for you. You just ask for the warnings on a specific brand, and the agent pulls the official data into your chat. You get the facts you need without the administrative headache.
What Vinkius changes
You get official FDA drug data directly in 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
Safety Research
A researcher wants to find all warnings for acetaminophen.
- Real-world use case 02
Market Analysis
An analyst needs to know the manufacturer variety for Advil.
- Real-world use case 03
App Development
A developer wants to pull real-time drug data into a health app.
Complete set · 2capabilities
The complete openFDA capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with openFDA.
01—02
2 capabilities in this set.
Part of 2 available through openFDA.
- 01 Capability
Search drug labels
Search for specific FDA drug labels using filters like brand name or warnings. This lets you find precise safety information quickly.
- 02 Capability
Count drug labels
Count the number of unique values in a specific field of the drug labels. Use this to see how many different manufacturers produce a drug.
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask openFDA to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use 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_uUtR7MqF3mBuTTc1ZQjFxYGttobXToxaCn8lBJEY/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 openFDA, and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable openFDA for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_uUtR7MqF3mBuTTc1ZQjFxYGttobXToxaCn8lBJEY/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 openFDA URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable openFDA in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"fda-drug-labels-openfda": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_uUtR7MqF3mBuTTc1ZQjFxYGttobXToxaCn8lBJEY/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 openFDA
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using openFDA, help me...". 2 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"fda-drug-labels-openfda": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_uUtR7MqF3mBuTTc1ZQjFxYGttobXToxaCn8lBJEY/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 openFDA
Ask Copilot: "Using openFDA, help me...". 2 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"fda-drug-labels-openfda": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_uUtR7MqF3mBuTTc1ZQjFxYGttobXToxaCn8lBJEY/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 openFDA
Open Cascade and ask: "Using openFDA, help me...". 2 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"fda-drug-labels-openfda": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_uUtR7MqF3mBuTTc1ZQjFxYGttobXToxaCn8lBJEY/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 openFDA
Ask Cline: "Using openFDA, help me...". 2 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add fda-drug-labels-openfda --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_uUtR7MqF3mBuTTc1ZQjFxYGttobXToxaCn8lBJEY/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 openFDA
Ask Claude: "Using openFDA, show me...". 2 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work openFDA can move forward.
Healthcare professionals and pharmaceutical researchers who need to bypass complex government portals to find drug safety data and manufacturer details quickly.
Pharmaceutical Researcher
Tracking new drug label submissions and manufacturer trends to stay updated on market changes.
Healthcare Analyst
Counting unique manufacturers to map out the competitive landscape for specific medications.
Health-tech Developer
Pulling real-time FDA data into their own medical apps or research capabilities for data accuracy.
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Before you connect
Questions about openFDA.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
Can the FDA Drug Labels MCP find warnings for OTC meds?
Yes. It retrieves labels for both prescription and over-the-counter medications so you can see safety alerts for common household items.
Does the FDA Drug Labels MCP work for herbal supplements?
No. This capability specifically accesses the openFDA database for official drug labels, which usually excludes herbal or non-regulated supplements.
How do I get the manufacturer count with the FDA Drug Labels MCP?
You can just ask your agent to count the manufacturers for a specific brand. It will query the database and give you the total number of unique companies.
Can I use the FDA Drug Labels MCP for pharmaceutical research?
Yes. It's a primary capability for researchers who need to pull structured data on active ingredients, dosage forms, and FDA identifiers.
What kind of data does the FDA Drug Labels MCP provide?
It pulls official Structured Product Labeling (SPL) data, including brand names, generic names, dosage instructions, and manufacturer info.
Is the data in the FDA Drug Labels MCP updated in real-time?
Yes. The Connector connects to the official openFDA database, which reflects the current official filings from the FDA.
Can I search for a specific drug brand like 'Advil'?
Yes! Use the search_drug_labels capability with a search parameter like openfda.brand_name:"Advil". The agent will return the official SPL data including warnings and ingredients.
How can I find out how many different manufacturers produce a specific generic drug?
You can use the count_drug_labels capability. Set the count parameter to openfda.manufacturer_name.exact and use the search parameter to filter by the generic name.
Is it possible to sort results by the most recent label updates?
Yes. When using search_drug_labels, you can provide a sort parameter such as effective_time:desc to see the most recently updated labels first.
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