Summary
Wraps the Global Biodiversity Information Facility API v1, giving you programmatic access to occurrence records, species data, and taxonomic lookups from GBIF's massive collection of biodiversity observations. No authentication required. Part of the Pipeworx gateway, so you can either use it standalone or tap into their full collection of 250+ data sources. Includes an ask_pipeworx tool that lets you query in plain English instead of constructing API calls manually. Useful when you're building natural history tools, working with species distribution data, or need to validate taxonomic names against a authoritative source. Runs over streamable HTTP, so it works with any MCP client that supports remote transports.
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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 673+ live data sources.
Tools
| Tool | Description |
|---|
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 673+ 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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License
MIT
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