dicom-mcpModel Context Protocol (MCP) for interacting with dicom servers (PACS etc.)

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Reviewed by Daniel Nikulshyn·Updated July 2026

Overview

The dicom-mcp server enables AI assistants to query, read, and move data on DICOM servers (PACS, VNA, etc.). It provides tools to interact with DICOM systems, allowing for metadata queries, retrieval of DICOM reports, and sending of DICOM images to other destinations. The tool is designed to work with locally hosted open-weight LLMs for complete data privacy. It is not intended for clinical use with live hospital databases or patient-sensitive data.

Key features

Query Metadata: Search for patients, studies, series, and instances
Read DICOM Reports (PDF): Retrieve and extract text content
Send DICOM Images: Send series or studies to other DICOM destinations
Utilities: Manage connections and query options

Pricing

Model: Free
Category: MCP Servers
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Use cases

Clinical Research

Researchers can use dicom-mcp to query and retrieve DICOM data from PACS or VNA systems for research purposes.

AI-powered Medical Imaging Analysis

dicom-mcp can be used to send DICOM images to AI endpoints for image segmentation, classification, or other analysis tasks.

Pros & Cons

Pros

Enables AI assistants to interact with DICOM servers
Supports querying metadata, retrieving DICOM reports, and sending DICOM images
Designed for use with locally hosted LLMs for data privacy
Open-source and customizable

Cons

Not intended for clinical use with live hospital databases
Requires a YAML configuration file for setup
May require technical expertise for installation and configuration

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Q&A

How is dicom-mcp configured?

Dicom-mcp requires a YAML configuration file for setup, defining DICOM nodes and calling AE titles.

Asked by Ivana Novak · Feb 12, 2026

What features does dicom-mcp provide?

Dicom-mcp provides tools for querying metadata, retrieving DICOM reports, and sending DICOM images, as well as utilities for managing connections and query options.

Asked by Mateusz Wozniak · Dec 31, 2025

Can dicom-mcp be used for clinical use?

No, dicom-mcp is not intended for clinical use with live hospital databases or patient-sensitive data.

Asked by Oscar Lindqvist · Dec 11, 2025

What is dicom-mcp used for?

Dicom-mcp is used to interact with DICOM servers, allowing AI assistants to query, read, and move data.

Asked by Xiomara Delgado · Nov 1, 2025