NIH RePORTER FAQs

Question 1

What are the prerequisites for using NIH RePORTER MCP?

Accepted Answer

You'll need Python 3.12 or higher and the UV package manager (recommended) installed to set up and run the server.

Question 2

What is NIH RePORTER MCP?

Accepted Answer

NIH RePORTER MCP is a Model Context Protocol server that allows you to conversationally search the NIH RePORTER database for funded research projects and associated publications.

Question 3

Where can I find more information and troubleshooting tips?

Accepted Answer

A log file is generated in the root directory when the MCP runs. Check this log for debugging information. Also, see the accompanying blog post for more details and context.

Question 4

What kind of data can I access?

Accepted Answer

You can access detailed information about NIH-funded research projects, including project titles, abstracts, Principal Investigator details, organization information, funding amounts, and associated publications.

Question 5

How do I use NIH RePORTER MCP with Claude or Cursor?

Accepted Answer

You'll need to configure your Claude Desktop or Cursor client with the provided `claude_desktop_config.json` (or equivalent) to connect to the MCP server. This involves specifying the command and arguments needed to run the `mcp-nih-reporter.py` script.

NIH RePORTER

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NIH RePORTER

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사용 사례