openFDA Connector for AI agents.
3 live capabilities
Pull real-time drug safety reports and food recall data.
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Why people use openFDA
OpenFDA for Automating Public Health Data Collection
This Connector changes that by letting your agent do the digging for you. Instead of clicking through tabs, you just ask for the data, and it pulls the latest reports from the FDA directly into your chat. You get a clean summary of what matters without the manual labor.
What Vinkius changes
You get instant, programmatic access to federal safety data without the manual research overhead.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
One account · 5,900+ Connectors
- Real-world use case 01
Tracking headaches for aspirin
A researcher wants to know the frequency of headaches reported for aspirin in 2023 using query_drug_events.
- Real-world use case 02
Monitoring California recalls
A public health official needs a list of all ongoing salmonella recalls in California using query_food_recalls.
- Real-world use case 03
Pacemaker malfunction check
A compliance officer wants to see if a specific type of pacemaker has had recent malfunctions using query_medical_devices.
Complete set · 3capabilities
The complete openFDA capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with openFDA.
01—03
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 3 available through openFDA.
- 01 Capability
Query drug events
Search the Drug Adverse Events database for side effects, medication errors, and quality complaints.
- 02 Capability
Query food recalls
Access the Food Enforcement and Recalls database to track outbreaks and active FDA enforcement.
- 03 Capability
Query medical devices
Retrieve reports from the MAUDE database regarding medical device injuries and malfunctions.
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_EYzMYpL6O9QtWiWA1loXDj5TP1FbViukFpcapitd/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_EYzMYpL6O9QtWiWA1loXDj5TP1FbViukFpcapitd/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": {
"openfda": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_EYzMYpL6O9QtWiWA1loXDj5TP1FbViukFpcapitd/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...". 3 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"openfda": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_EYzMYpL6O9QtWiWA1loXDj5TP1FbViukFpcapitd/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...". 3 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"openfda": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_EYzMYpL6O9QtWiWA1loXDj5TP1FbViukFpcapitd/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...". 3 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"openfda": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_EYzMYpL6O9QtWiWA1loXDj5TP1FbViukFpcapitd/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...". 3 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add openfda --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_EYzMYpL6O9QtWiWA1loXDj5TP1FbViukFpcapitd/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...". 3 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work openFDA can move forward.
This is for healthcare researchers, public safety analysts, and compliance officers who need to stay on top of regulatory shifts and public health risks without manually scraping websites.
Pharmacovigilance Researcher
Monitors drug side effects to identify patterns in medication safety and adverse reactions.
Food Safety Inspector
Tracks pathogen outbreaks and recalls to ensure public health standards are being met.
Medical Device Compliance Officer
Monitors MAUDE reports to identify recurring hardware malfunctions and safety trends.
Build the capability set
Add more capabilities.
Each Connector adds new actions and data without changing how you work.
Browse ConnectorsOpenFDA
Access FDA drug safety data, device recalls, food enforcement reports and approved drug information.
FDA (openFDA)
Access public health data via openFDA. search drug labeling, monitor adverse events, and track food recalls directly through your AI agent.
Harvard ClinicalTrials
Search and analyze clinical trial data from Harvard and ClinicalTrials.gov for research, drug development, and healthcare innovation.
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.
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Change the model, client or framework. Keep openFDA connected.
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Before you connect
Questions about openFDA.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
Can the openFDA MCP help me track foodborne illness outbreaks?
Yes, it allows your agent to search the Food Enforcement and Recalls database for specific pathogens like Salmonella or Listeria.
Is there a cost for using the openFDA MCP?
No, it provides access to public FDA databases, so there are no extra fees or API keys required.
Can I use the openFDA MCP to find specific drug side effects?
Yes, you can query historical records for adverse events, medication errors, and quality complaints for various drugs.
Does the openFDA MCP include medical device safety reports?
It includes access to the MAUDE database, which covers injuries and malfunctions associated with medical devices.
How do I filter food recalls by state?
You can ask your agent to search for recalls in specific states like California or New York using the food recall capabilities.
Can I search for specific dates in the openFDA MCP?
Yes, the capabilities allow for granular filtering, including specific date ranges for drug events or device malfunctions.
Do I need an API Key?
No. This zero-auth integration allows up to 1,000 requests per day (per IP address) right out of the box, covering most standard agent usage scenarios.
How do search queries work?
The API gives you massive flexibility. The AI agent can format search strings using standard query syntax (e.g. reason_for_recall:salmonella AND state:CA).
One connection away
Give your agent a direct line to openFDA.
Connect openFDA once. Keep it beside 5,900+ managed Connectors when the next task needs more.
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