How do I install OpenHCS?

OpenHCS is a local plugin. Install it using PyPI package: openhcs and add the generated configuration snippet to your AI app's MCP config file. Then restart your AI app.

Is OpenHCS safe to use?

OpenHCS was flagged by MCP Marketplace's security scan, scoring 4.2/10 (high risk). It has 4 high or critical findings to review. Review the security report on this page carefully before installing it.

What AI apps work with OpenHCS?

OpenHCS uses the Model Context Protocol (MCP) and works with any MCP-compatible AI app, including Claude, ChatGPT / Codex, Gemini, Copilot, Cursor, and more.

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OpenHCS MCP Server

by OpenHCSDev

Developer ToolsUse Caution4.2MCP RegistryLocal

Free

Server data from the Official MCP Registry

Inspect, author, validate, and run high-content microscopy workflows.

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Inspect, author, validate, and run high-content microscopy workflows.

Security Report

4.2

Use Caution4.2High Risk

OpenHCS is a well-structured bioimage analysis platform with appropriate security architecture for its developer tools category. The MCP server implementation follows secure patterns with proper dependency isolation and no evidence of malicious code. Minor code quality observations exist around broad exception handling and input validation, but these do not constitute security vulnerabilities. Permissions align well with the platform's stated purpose of image processing, GPU acceleration, and pipeline orchestration. Supply chain analysis found 5 known vulnerabilities in dependencies (0 critical, 4 high severity). Package verification found 1 issue.

4 files analyzed · 9 issues found

Security scores are indicators to help you make informed decisions, not guarantees. Always review permissions before connecting any MCP server.

Permissions Required

This plugin requests these system permissions. Most are normal for its category.

File System Read

Reads files on your machine. Normal for tools that analyze or process local data.

File System Write

Writes or modifies files on your machine. Check that this is expected for the tool.

HTTP Network Access

Connects to external APIs or services over the internet.

env_vars

Check that this permission is expected for this type of plugin.

process_spawn

Check that this permission is expected for this type of plugin.

system_info

Check that this permission is expected for this type of plugin.

How to Install

Add this to your MCP configuration file:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "io-github-openhcsdev-openhcs": {
      "args": [
        "openhcs"
      ],
      "command": "uvx"
    }
  }
}

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