bioRxiv / medRxiv Connector for AI agents.
16 live capabilities
Access the latest biology and health science preprints from bioRxiv and medRxiv.
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Why people use bioRxiv / medRxiv
Stanford bioRxiv for Tracking Cutting-Edge Biology Research
This Connector changes that by letting your agent do the heavy lifting. You can query entire categories of research or pull specific metadata for dozens of papers in seconds. You get a clean summary of the latest science directly in your workspace.
What Vinkius changes
You get instant access to the newest science without manual searching.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
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- Real-world use case 01
Tracking a specific study
A researcher has a DOI and wants to see if it's been published.
- Real-world use case 02
Literature review
A PhD student needs to find every recent paper on immunology.
- Real-world use case 03
News gathering
A journalist wants to know what's happening in cancer research this week.
Complete set · 16capabilities
The complete bioRxiv / medRxiv capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with bioRxiv / medRxiv.
01—04
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 16 available through bioRxiv / medRxiv.
- 01 Capability
Get published version
Get the specific journal citation and DOI for a preprint that has completed peer review. Use this to find the final, official version of a study.
- 02 Capability
Search epidemiology
Search for public health, disease surveillance, and outbreak analysis papers. It's the best way to find recent epidemiology and health policy data.
- 03 Capability
Search by category
Filter research papers by specific fields like genomics, immunology, or biochemistry. This helps you narrow down results to your specific niche.
- 04 Capability
Get preprint
Get the title, abstract, and author info for a specific preprint using its DOI. This helps you quickly grab the core content of a paper without leaving your chat.
05—08
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 16 available through bioRxiv / medRxiv.
- 05 Capability
Get preprint versions
View the full revision history of a manuscript to see how the text has evolved over time. It's useful for seeing how authors refined their data.
- 06 Capability
Get published tracking
Find out if a preprint has been published in a journal and get the publication date. This helps you map the journey from preprint to peer review.
- 07 Capability
Get recent biorxiv
Pull the latest biology preprints from the last 7 days to see what's new today. It's the fastest way to stay current on biological research.
- 08 Capability
Get recent medrxiv
Get the latest health science and clinical medicine preprints from the past week. This is critical for monitoring emerging health research.
09—12
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 16 available through bioRxiv / medRxiv.
- 09 Capability
Search biorxiv
Browse bioRxiv papers by specific date ranges and pagination cursors. You can look through large batches of recent biology research.
- 10 Capability
Search by institution
Find preprints based on the institution of the corresponding author. Use this to see which universities or labs are leading in specific fields.
- 11 Capability
Search cancer
Browse preprints specifically related to cancer biology and drug resistance. This is a dedicated filter for oncology and tumor research.
- 12 Capability
Search cell biology
Look for research on cell signaling, stem cells, and cellular mechanisms. This capability targets core cell biology and organelle research.
13—16
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 16 available through bioRxiv / medRxiv.
- 13 Capability
Search genomics
Find papers on genome sequencing, gene regulation, and computational genomics. This covers the core disciplines of modern genetic research.
- 14 Capability
Search immunology
Browse research on vaccine development, host-pathogen interactions, and immunotherapy. This helps you find the latest in microbiology and immunology.
- 15 Capability
Search medrxiv
Browse medRxiv preprints by date range for clinical and public health research. Use this to find the latest health science data from a specific timeframe.
- 16 Capability
Search neuroscience
Search for the latest research on brain circuits, cognitive science, and neurology. This targets one of the most active categories in bioRxiv.
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask bioRxiv / medRxiv to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use bioRxiv / medRxiv 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_R8JxkmJPzevAgvqw4i4OtBkJf9wep0OP4RxsB1tR/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 bioRxiv / medRxiv, and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable bioRxiv / medRxiv for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_R8JxkmJPzevAgvqw4i4OtBkJf9wep0OP4RxsB1tR/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 bioRxiv / medRxiv URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable bioRxiv / medRxiv in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"stanford-biorxiv": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_R8JxkmJPzevAgvqw4i4OtBkJf9wep0OP4RxsB1tR/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 bioRxiv / medRxiv
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using bioRxiv / medRxiv, help me...". 16 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"stanford-biorxiv": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_R8JxkmJPzevAgvqw4i4OtBkJf9wep0OP4RxsB1tR/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 bioRxiv / medRxiv
Ask Copilot: "Using bioRxiv / medRxiv, help me...". 16 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"stanford-biorxiv": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_R8JxkmJPzevAgvqw4i4OtBkJf9wep0OP4RxsB1tR/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 bioRxiv / medRxiv
Open Cascade and ask: "Using bioRxiv / medRxiv, help me...". 16 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"stanford-biorxiv": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_R8JxkmJPzevAgvqw4i4OtBkJf9wep0OP4RxsB1tR/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 bioRxiv / medRxiv
Ask Cline: "Using bioRxiv / medRxiv, help me...". 16 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add stanford-biorxiv --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_R8JxkmJPzevAgvqw4i4OtBkJf9wep0OP4RxsB1tR/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 bioRxiv / medRxiv
Ask Claude: "Using bioRxiv / medRxiv, show me...". 16 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work bioRxiv / medRxiv can move forward.
This is for the researchers and academics who can't afford to be behind on the latest data. It's for people who need to see what's happening in the lab today, not what was published last year.
Biologist
Scans for new genomics and cell biology papers to find inspiration for current experiments.
Medical Researcher
Monitors medRxiv for new clinical trial data and epidemiology updates.
PhD Student
Keeps a pulse on their specific niche to find relevant literature for their thesis.
Science Journalist
Tracks breaking discoveries in cancer or neuroscience to write timely news stories.
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Before you connect
Questions about bioRxiv / medRxiv.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
Can the Stanford bioRxiv MCP find papers from both bioRxiv and medRxiv?
Yes, this Connector connects to both major repositories. You can search for biology preprints on bioRxiv or clinical and health science preprints on medRxiv in a single place.
How do I find out if a preprint has been officially published?
You can ask your agent to check the publication status for any specific DOI. It will tell you if the paper has moved to a peer-reviewed journal and provide the citation details.
Can I search for papers by a specific research category?
Absolutely. You can filter results by dozens of categories, including genomics, neuroscience, cancer biology, and immunology, to find exactly what you need.
Is this Connector good for finding the very latest science?
Yes, that is its primary purpose. Because preprints appear 6 to 12 months before journal publication, this is the best way to see the newest research as soon as it's shared.
Can I see how a research paper has changed over time?
Yes, you can view the full revision history of a manuscript. This lets you see how the authors have updated their findings or refined their text through different versions.
Can I search for papers from specific universities?
Yes, the Connector includes institutional metadata. You can use it to find preprints based on the corresponding author's affiliation to see which labs are producing the most work.
Do I need an API key?
No. The bioRxiv and medRxiv APIs are completely free and public.
What is the difference between bioRxiv and medRxiv?
bioRxiv covers biological sciences (neuroscience, genomics, cell biology, ecology, etc.) while medRxiv covers health sciences (clinical research, epidemiology, public health, health systems).
Are preprints peer-reviewed?
No. Preprints are shared before formal peer review. They undergo basic screening but not the full editorial process. This server also tracks which preprints later get published in peer-reviewed journals.
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