Gdc

Access, search, and analyze cancer genomics data from the NCI GDC.

Source

Official Registry

Updated

2026-06-08

// securityCaution

Remote endpoint· gateway.pipeworx.io
Runs locally
Official / curated
Open source
Community-trusted

Running security audit…

Credentials
Network egress
Code execution
Data access
Supply chain

// install

Copy the install command and let the AI configure it · recommended for beginners

Please install the "Gdc" MCP server from askskill:
Run: claude mcp add --transport http 'io-github-pipeworx-io-gdc' 'https://gateway.pipeworx.io/gdc/mcp'

// examples

Query cancer project data

Prompt

Please search the GDC for an overview of the TCGA-BRCA project, including case counts, sample types, and available data categories.

Expected

Returns a project summary with case volume, sample distribution, and main data types.

Filter samples by specific mutation

Prompt

Find cases with EGFR mutations in lung adenocarcinoma projects within the GDC, and summarize the related sample and clinical information fields.

Expected

Outputs a filtered case list along with an overview of available sample and clinical fields.

Prepare a downstream analysis list

Prompt

Using colorectal cancer-related projects in the GDC, prepare a list of RNA-seq data files suitable for expression analysis, including file IDs, project names, and data formats.

Expected

Generates a structured file inventory for downstream download and expression analysis workflows.