OpenFDA Connector for AI agents.
8 live capabilities
Query drug safety records and food recall data instantly.
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Why people use OpenFDA
OpenFDA for Real-time Medical Device Recalls
With this Connector, you can just ask your agent about a specific device. It pulls the recall reasons, firm details, and distribution patterns instantly. You get a clear picture of the safety landscape without ever leaving your workspace.
What Vinkius changes
You get direct access to official FDA safety records without the manual research.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
One account · 5,900+ Connectors
- Real-world use case 01
Analyzing side effect trends
A researcher asks their agent to pull all reports for a specific medication using search_drug_events to identify common patient reactions like nausea or headaches.
- Real-world use case 02
Rapid food safety checks
A public health officer asks for all active Class I food recalls to see which products are currently being pulled from shelves.
- Real-world use case 03
Medical device verification
A procurement specialist uses search_device_clearance to confirm if a new brand of pacemaker has received 510(k) clearance.
Complete set · 8capabilities
The complete OpenFDA capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with OpenFDA.
01—04
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 8 available through OpenFDA.
- 01 Capability
Search animal events
Get reports on adverse events for animal drugs and veterinary products. You can filter by species or specific active ingredients.
- 02 Capability
Search device events
Check reports on medical device malfunctions, injuries, or deaths. Query by brand name or specific patient problems.
- 03 Capability
Search drugsfda
Find FDA-approved drug applications. Get active ingredients, sponsor info, and approval dates for specific brands or generics.
- 04 Capability
Search drug events
Pull adverse event reports from healthcare pros and consumers. Filter by reaction type or brand name.
05—08
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 8 available through OpenFDA.
- 05 Capability
Search drug labels
Get structured drug labeling data. Find dosage, warnings, and active ingredients for specific medications.
- 06 Capability
Search food recalls
Find food product recall enforcement reports. See the reason for the recall and the classification risk level.
- 07 Capability
Search device clearance
Look up 510(k) premarket clearance data for medical devices. Get names, applicant details, and decision dates.
- 08 Capability
Search device recalls
Get details on recalled medical devices. See the reason for the recall, the firm involved, and the distribution pattern.
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_drPHoUyEkKpjWhkbglDczVHaC2gLoF9ee58SkHEv/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_drPHoUyEkKpjWhkbglDczVHaC2gLoF9ee58SkHEv/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-alternative": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_drPHoUyEkKpjWhkbglDczVHaC2gLoF9ee58SkHEv/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...". 8 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"openfda-alternative": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_drPHoUyEkKpjWhkbglDczVHaC2gLoF9ee58SkHEv/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...". 8 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"openfda-alternative": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_drPHoUyEkKpjWhkbglDczVHaC2gLoF9ee58SkHEv/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...". 8 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"openfda-alternative": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_drPHoUyEkKpjWhkbglDczVHaC2gLoF9ee58SkHEv/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...". 8 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add openfda-alternative --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_drPHoUyEkKpjWhkbglDczVHaC2gLoF9ee58SkHEv/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...". 8 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work OpenFDA can move forward.
This is for healthcare professionals, drug researchers, and safety auditors who need to monitor public health data without digging through government databases manually.
Pharmacovigilance Researcher
Uses the Connector to quickly pull and summarize adverse event reports for specific drug classes to identify safety trends.
Public Health Auditor
Monitors food recall enforcement reports and medical device malfunctions to create safety reports for stakeholders.
Medical Device Specialist
Checks 510(k) premarket clearance data and recall reports to verify the status of specific medical technologies.
Build the capability set
Add more capabilities.
Each Connector adds new actions and data without changing how you work.
Browse ConnectorsopenFDA
Access the powerful openFDA databases for drug adverse events, food recalls, and medical device safety reports globally.
FDA (openFDA)
Access public health data via openFDA. search drug labeling, monitor adverse events, and track food recalls directly through your AI agent.
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.
Harvard ClinicalTrials
Search and analyze clinical trial data from Harvard and ClinicalTrials.gov for research, drug development, and healthcare innovation.
CPSC (Consumer Product Safety Commission)
Access official consumer product recall data. search by product, hazard, manufacturer, or date to ensure safety and compliance.
Bring your own AI
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 I use OpenFDA MCP to check for food recalls?
Yes. You can ask your agent to find specific food recalls, and it will pull the reason for the recall, the firm involved, and the risk classification for you.
How does OpenFDA MCP help with drug safety reports?
It lets you query the FAERS database to see what side effects and adverse events are being reported by patients and doctors for specific medications.
Can OpenFDA MCP find medical device malfunctions?
Yes. It can search the MAUDE database for reports of injuries, deaths, and malfunctions related to specific medical devices.
Does OpenFDA MCP require an API key?
No. One of the best things about this Connector is that it works immediately without you needing to sign up for or manage any individual FDA API keys.
Can I use OpenFDA MCP for veterinary drug reports?
Yes. It includes capabilities to search for adverse events related to animal drugs and veterinary products, including reports for specific species like dogs.
How does OpenFDA MCP help researchers analyze drug trends?
Researchers can use it to quickly pull approved drug applications, active ingredients, and approval dates to identify trends in new drug approvals.
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.
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.
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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