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BridgeDB is a biological identifier mapping service that helps researchers convert between different gene, protein, and metabolite database identifiers. Map identifiers across multiple biological databases and retrieve cross-references for bioinformatics research.

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13 tools
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SKILL.md

Domain knowledge for BridgeDB — workflow patterns, data models, and gotchas for your AI agent.

BridgeDB

BridgeDB maps biological identifiers across gene, protein, and metabolite databases. No auth.

Data Model

  • Organisms use short codes (e.g. Hs = Homo sapiens). All operations require organism.
  • Data sources: Source and target systems. system_code from list. Required for mappings.
  • Mappings: Check supported mappings; get cross-references. Need system_code and identifier.
  • Search: By query. Returns identifier for use in attribute and xref operations.
  • Hierarchy: organism → system_code (from sourceDataSources) → identifier (from search) → xrefs/attributes.

Tools in this Server (13)

Get Organism Attribute Search Query

Returns a list of xrefs and associated attributes that contain the query string for a given organism. Results are not restricted to exact matches. Opt...

Get Organism Attribute Set

Returns the supported attributes to the given Organism.

Get Organism Attributes System Code Identifier

Returns the attributes for a given identifier, data source, organism. Optionally display only a specified attribute

Get Organism Is Free Search Supported

Returns `true` or `false` based on whether or not /{organism}/search/{query} is supported for a given organism.

Get Organism Mapping Supported

Returns `true` or `false` based on whether or not /{organism}/xrefs/{systemCode}/{identifier} would possibly return a {targetSystemCode} result given ...

Get Organism Properties

Returns the list of properties available for a given organism

Get Organism Search Query

Returns a list of xrefs with identifiers that contain the query string for a given organism. Results are not restricted to exact matches. Optionally l...

Get Organism Source Data Sources

Returns a list of data sources available as xref sources for a given organism.

Get Organism Target Data Sources

Returns a list of data sources available as xref targets for a given organism.

Get Organism Xref Exists System Code Identifier

Returns `true` or `false` based on whether or not an xref exists in the database given an identifier, data source, and organism.

Get Organism Xrefs System Code Identifier

Returns a list of xrefs that map to a given identifier, data source, and organism.

Post Organism Xrefs Batch

Returns a list of xrefs, per identifier, that maps to a given list of identifiers an data source given an organism.

Post Organism Xrefs Batch System Code

Returns a list of xrefs, that maps to a given list of identifiers to a given data source and organism.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the BridgeDB MCP server?

BridgeDB is a biological identifier mapping service that helps researchers convert between different gene, protein, and metabolite database identifiers. Map identifiers across multiple biological databases and retrieve cross-references for bioinformatics research. It provides 13 tools that AI agents can use through the Model Context Protocol (MCP).

How do I connect BridgeDB to my AI agent?

Add the MCPBundles server URL to your MCP client configuration (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, etc.). The URL format is: https://mcp.mcpbundles.com/bundle/bridgedb-org. Authentication is handled automatically.

How many tools does BridgeDB provide?

BridgeDB provides 13 tools that can be called by AI agents, along with a SKILL.md that gives your AI agent domain knowledge about when and how to use them.

What authentication does BridgeDB require?

BridgeDB uses open data APIs — no authentication required.

Setup Instructions

Connect BridgeDB to any MCP client in minutes

MCP URL
https://mcp.mcpbundles.com/bundle/bridgedb-org

One-click install:

The link prefills the Add custom connector dialog — you still review the values and click Add, then Connect to complete OAuth.

Or add manually

  1. Open claude.ai → Settings → Connectors.
  2. Click the + button and choose Add custom connector.
  3. Set Name to BridgeDB and paste the MCP URL into Remote MCP server URL.
  4. Click Add. BridgeDB will appear under Not connected — select it and click Connect to complete OAuth.
Name: BridgeDB
Remote MCP server URL: https://mcp.mcpbundles.com/bundle/bridgedb-org
Authentication: OAuth

Custom connectors at claude.ai require a paid Claude plan (Pro, Max, Team, or Enterprise).

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