search_genes
Pack: protein-atlas · Endpoint: https://gateway.pipeworx.io/protein-atlas/mcp
Search the Human Protein Atlas for human genes/proteins by gene symbol or keyword. Returns each gene with its Ensembl gene id (needed by get_protein and top_tissues), synonyms, and description. Keyless.
Parameters
| Name | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
query | string | yes | Gene symbol (e.g. “EGFR”) or keyword (e.g. “insulin receptor”). |
limit | number | no | Max genes to return (default 15). |
Example call
curl -X POST https://gateway.pipeworx.io/protein-atlas/mcp \
-H 'Content-Type: application/json' \
-d '{"jsonrpc":"2.0","id":1,"method":"tools/call","params":{"name":"search_genes","arguments":{}}}'Connect
Add this to your MCP client config, or use one-click install buttons:
{
"mcpServers": {
"protein-atlas": {
"url": "https://gateway.pipeworx.io/protein-atlas/mcp"
}
}
}See Getting Started for client-specific install steps.