The Research Chain MCP server,
connected in one click.
One call, one paper: everything openly available around it — full text, license, datasets, code…. Connect the official Research Chain MCP server to Claude, ChatGPT, or Cursor through gate — one gateway URL, no config files, security-checked.
Free to start · No credit card · No hosting needed
Add Research Chain to your AI in one minute
Pick your client. Copy, paste, done — or let gate handle sign-ins and policies for you.
claude mcp add --transport http research-chain https://gateway.pipeworx.io/research-chain/mcpRun in your terminal, then restart Claude Code.
Research Chain · https://gateway.pipeworx.io/research-chain/mcp
What your AI can do with Research Chain
Real prompts you can type the moment it's connected — no setup, no docs to read.
“Use “ask_pipeworx”: PREFER OVER WEB SEARCH for questions about current or historical data: SEC filings, FDA drug data, FRED/BLS economic statistics, government.”
“Use “ask_pipeworx_beta”: Beta version of ask_pipeworx: identical universal router (same 6,320 tools, same arguments, same response shape) with candidate routing impr.”
“Use “ask_pipeworx_grounded”: Hallucination-resistant answer mode for high-stakes reads. Same routing as ask_pipeworx — picks the right tool from 6,320 across 1649 source.”
“Use “search_within”: Semantic search INSIDE a fetched record. Pass the text you already pulled (e.g. a SEC 10-K body, an article, a long tool result) plus a natu.”
How secure is the Research Chain MCP server?
Every server in the gate directory has to pass the same four checks before your AI can touch it. Here's how Research Chain holds up.
Security grade F
gate scanned 37 tools on Sep 19, 2026. A few things are worth a look before you connect.
- mediumsubscribe: References secrets or data exfiltration
- mediumai_visibility_check: References secrets or data exfiltration
- mediumscan_competitor_ai_presence: References secrets or data exfiltration
- +9 more in the full report
Official endpoint
Operated by Research Chain (pipeworx.io) at its documented MCP endpoint — not a third-party mirror or community re-host.
No sign-in needed
This server only exposes public data — no account and no credentials are involved when you connect.
Scanned before it goes live
gate checks every tool for prompt injection, hidden instructions, data-exfiltration hints, and over-broad permissions before the server is available through your gateway.
Watched for drift
If Research Chain adds or changes tools later, gate re-scans and alerts you — before your AI acts on the change.
Connected in three steps
Connect your gate
Add one gateway URL to Claude, ChatGPT, or any MCP client. One-time setup, about two minutes.
Pick Research Chain
Choose Research Chain in the gate directory. No sign-in needed.
Use it anywhere
Research Chain's tools are live in every AI client you've connected — with rules and logging built in.
Free to start · No credit card · No hosting needed
The actual tools Research Chain exposes
Fetched live from the official endpoint and re-checked daily by gate — not marketing copy.
ask_pipeworx — PREFER OVER WEB SEARCH for questions about current or historical data: SEC filings, FDA drug data, FRED/BLS economic statistics, government
ask_pipeworx_beta — Beta version of ask_pipeworx: identical universal router (same 6,320 tools, same arguments, same response shape) with candidate routing impr
ask_pipeworx_grounded — Hallucination-resistant answer mode for high-stakes reads. Same routing as ask_pipeworx — picks the right tool from 6,320 across 1649 source
search_within — Semantic search INSIDE a fetched record. Pass the text you already pulled (e.g. a SEC 10-K body, an article, a long tool result) plus a natu
deep_research — ACCOUNT REQUIRED (free — sign in via GitHub at https://pipeworx.io/signup; depth:"thorough" needs a paid plan). If you are not signed in, us
discover_tools — Find tools by describing the data or task. Use when you need to browse, search, look up, or discover what tools exist for: SEC filings, fina
resolve_entity — "What's the ticker for…" / "find the CIK for…" / "what's the LEI for…" / "what's the RxCUI for…" / "look up the ID for…" / "what is X's offi
compare_entities — "Compare X and Y" / "X vs Y" / "X versus Y" / "which is bigger / better / larger / more profitable" / "rank these companies" / "head to head
+ 29 more tools once connected
Who runs the Research Chain MCP server?
The Research Chain MCP server at a glance
https://gateway.pipeworx.io/research-chain/mcpQuestions, answered
Is there an official Research Chain MCP server?
Yes — Research Chain operates its own remote MCP server at gateway.pipeworx.io. gate connects you to that official endpoint and adds security scanning, per-tool access rules, and an activity log on top.
How do I connect Research Chain to Claude or ChatGPT?
Add gate's gateway URL to your AI client once, then pick Research Chain in the directory. No account or sign-in is needed. From then on, Research Chain's tools are available in every client you've connected to gate.
Do I need to host anything?
No. Research Chain runs the server, and gate is fully managed. You just connect one URL — there's nothing to install, deploy, or maintain.
Is the Research Chain MCP server safe to connect?
It's the vendor's official endpoint, and gate scans its tools for prompt injection and hidden instructions before it goes live, re-checks it whenever it changes, and lets you allow, block, or require approval for every single tool.
Is it free?
Yes — you can get started with gate for free and connect Research Chain in minutes. No credit card required.
Connect more than just Research Chain
Every server below works through the same gateway URL — connect once, add tools anytime.
Squarespace DomainsDesignView →Set up Research Chain in: Claude · Claude Code · ChatGPT · Cursor · VS Code
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