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GBIF MCP — wraps the Global Biodiversity Information Facility API v1 (free, no auth)
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GBIF MCP — wraps the Global Biodiversity Information Facility API v1 (free, no auth)
Remote endpoints: streamable-http: https://gateway.pipeworx.io/gbif/mcp
Security Report
Valid MCP server (1 strong, 1 medium validity signals). No known CVEs in dependencies. Imported from the Official MCP Registry. Trust signals: trusted author (60/60 approved). 1 finding(s) downgraded by scanner intelligence.
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How to Connect
Remote Plugin
No local installation needed. Your AI client connects to the remote endpoint directly.
Add this to your MCP configuration to connect:
{
"mcpServers": {
"io-github-pipeworx-io-gbif": {
"url": "https://gateway.pipeworx.io/gbif/mcp"
}
}
}Documentation
View on GitHubFrom the project's GitHub README.
mcp-gbif
GBIF MCP — wraps the Global Biodiversity Information Facility API v1 (free, no auth)
Part of Pipeworx — an MCP gateway connecting AI agents to 1394+ live data sources.
Tools
| Tool | Description |
|---|---|
search_species | Search for species by common or scientific name. Returns matched taxa with rank, classification status, and taxonomic hierarchy. Use get_species with the taxon key for full details. |
get_species | Get complete taxonomic classification for a species (kingdom through subspecies). Requires taxon key from search_species. Returns all ranks and accepted name status. |
get_occurrences | Get georeferenced observation records for a species with coordinates, dates, and sources. Pass either name (a scientific name like "Danaus plexippus" — resolved automatically) or a numeric GBIF backbone key. Filter by country code (e.g., 'US', 'BR', 'AU') to narrow results geographically. |
occurrences_near | Find species occurrence records NEAR a location (latitude/longitude + radius). PREFER for "what species/wildlife are found near here", "what birds/plants occur around these coordinates", "is recorded near this spot". Optionally filter by a GBIF taxon key (from search_species) to a group or species — e.g. 212 = birds, 6 = plants, 359 = mammals. Returns georeferenced records with species name, date, locality, and source. |
Quick Start
Add to your MCP client (Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf, etc.):
{
"mcpServers": {
"gbif": {
"url": "https://gateway.pipeworx.io/gbif/mcp"
}
}
}
Or connect to the full Pipeworx gateway for access to all 1394+ data sources:
{
"mcpServers": {
"pipeworx": {
"url": "https://gateway.pipeworx.io/mcp"
}
}
}
Using with ask_pipeworx
Instead of calling tools directly, you can ask questions in plain English:
ask_pipeworx({ question: "your question about Gbif data" })
The gateway picks the right tool and fills the arguments automatically.
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