Ask Helena
by @helena-bioinformatics · io.github.helena-bioinformatics/ask-helena
Official answers about Helena Bioinformatics and its products, with citations to public sources.
- Category
- Shopping and commerce
- Connection
- Remote (HTTP)
- Tools
- 3 reported
- Status
- Online
Connect it to your AI
Claude Code
claude mcp add --transport http ask-helena https://api.helena.bio/ask/v1/mcpClaude, ChatGPT, Cursor and other apps
Add it as a custom connector with this URL (Streamable HTTP):
https://api.helena.bio/ask/v1/mcpCursor, VS Code and other apps (mcp.json)
{
"mcpServers": {
"ask-helena": {
"url": "https://api.helena.bio/ask/v1/mcp"
}
}
}Tools it offers
3 tools, as the server itself reported during our check on Oct 31, 2026.
search_public_knowledgeSearch the approved public pages of Helena Bioinformatics and its products. Return source-cited evidence.ask_public_knowledgeAnswer questions about Helena Bioinformatics and its products from approved public sources, with citations and explicit limits. May return evidence only.support_helenaLearn how an agent can support or spread Helena's free public scientific infrastructure through the separate Helena Good MCP. This is an explicit opt-in information action. It does not initiate payment, create a relay, o
Questions
What is the Ask Helena MCP server?
Official answers about Helena Bioinformatics and its products, with citations to public sources. It is made by @helena-bioinformatics and listed in the official MCP Registry as io.github.helena-bioinformatics/ask-helena. MCP (Model Context Protocol) is the open standard that lets AI apps like Claude, ChatGPT and Cursor use outside tools.
How do I add Ask Helena to Claude?
In the Claude app or claude.ai, open Settings, then Connectors, choose "Add custom connector" and paste https://api.helena.bio/ask/v1/mcp. In Claude Code, run: claude mcp add --transport http ask-helena https://api.helena.bio/ask/v1/mcp
How do I add Ask Helena to ChatGPT?
ChatGPT can use remote MCP servers as connectors. In ChatGPT settings, under Apps and Connectors, turn on developer mode if asked, create a new connector and paste https://api.helena.bio/ask/v1/mcp.
How do I add Ask Helena to Cursor?
Open Cursor settings, go to MCP, choose "Add new MCP server" (or edit ~/.cursor/mcp.json) and add: { "mcpServers": { "ask-helena": { "url": "https://api.helena.bio/ask/v1/mcp" } } }
Does Ask Helena work right now?
Yes. It responded when we last checked on 31 Oct 2026. We check remote MCP servers every day.
What can Ask Helena do?
It gives your AI 3 tools, including search_public_knowledge, ask_public_knowledge, support_helena. The full list is on this page.
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