brainkb — Claude Code MCP server: what it does, how to install
Remote MCP server for querying BrainKB neuroscience knowledge graphs. Helps AI assistants fetch scientific entities and relationships directly during conversations.
claude mcp add --transport http brainkb https://mcp.brainkb.org/mcpWhat brainkb does
This tool connects coding assistants to BrainKB, a knowledge base housing structured neuroscience graphs. Instead of reading through disparate publications, your assistant queries the graph directly. It fetches connected scientific concepts on demand.
The server operates over HTTP as a hosted endpoint. You do not need to clone the repository or configure a local runtime. The assistant connects straight to https://mcp.brainkb.org/mcp. Without outbound access to this URL, queries will fail immediately.
What it helps with
- query entities and connections in BrainKB knowledge graphs
- retrieve structured neuroscience research data via the assistant
- access the knowledge base without maintaining a local service
Example prompts for the agent
- Search BrainKB for synaptic plasticity pathways and related structures
- Query the BrainKB graph for hippocampal cell types
How to install brainkb
Platform CLI: remote server
claude mcp add --transport http brainkb https://mcp.brainkb.org/mcpPlatform CLI: remote server
codex mcp add brainkb --url https://mcp.brainkb.org/mcpConfig file
{
"mcpServers": {
"brainkb": {
"url": "https://mcp.brainkb.org/mcp"
}
}
}Config file
{
"servers": {
"brainkb": {
"type": "http",
"url": "https://mcp.brainkb.org/mcp"
}
}
}Platform CLI: remote server
gemini mcp add -t http brainkb https://mcp.brainkb.org/mcpStep by step, with commands for each platform: How to add an MCP server to Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, VS Code, Gemini CLI and more
Questions about brainkb
How to install brainkb in Claude Code?
Run claude mcp add --transport http brainkb https://mcp.brainkb.org/mcp. This registers the remote HTTP endpoint in your configuration.
What does brainkb do?
It provides an interface for querying BrainKB knowledge graphs. The assistant uses it to inspect relationships across neuroscience datasets.
Do I need to run a local server for brainkb?
No local setup is required. The server runs remotely over HTTP at https://mcp.brainkb.org/mcp.
