io.github.m2ai-mcp-servers/mcp-ratchet-clinical-charting
MCP server for clinical charting with Claude - document patient visits to EMR
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MCP server for clinical charting with Claude - document patient visits to EMR
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- Kind
- MCP servers
- Topic
- Government & public data
- Publisher
- m2ai-mcp-servers
- Origin
- official
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- ferramentas
- Transport
- local
- Version
- 0.1.0
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- 2026-08-31T05:42:48Z
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- TypeScript
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- 2026-08-29 04:00:27
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- 2026-08-29 04:00:27
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io.github.m2ai-mcp-servers/mcp-ratchet-clinical-charting
README
# mcp-ratchet-clinical-charting
**MCP server for clinical charting with Claude (codename: Ratchet)** - Enables Claude to document patient visits directly into Electronic Medical Records, reducing administrative burden for home health nurses.
> **Note:** Currently runs in Mock Mode for development/testing. Production EMR integration coming soon.
## Status
| Component | Status |
|-----------|--------|
| MCP Server | ✅ Working (Mock Mode) |
| Unit Tests | ✅ 20/20 Passing |
| Claude Desktop | ✅ Ready for Testing |
| PointCare API | ⏳ Pending API Documentation |
**Current Mode:** Mock Mode - Uses realistic test data for development and testing.
## Quick Start
### From npm (Recommended)
```bash
npx mcp-ratchet-clinical-charting
```
### From Source
```bash
git clone https://github.com/m2ai-mcp-servers/mcp-ratchet-clinical-charting.git
cd mcp-ratchet-clinical-charting
npm install
npm run build
npm run dev # Development mode
npm test # Run tests
```
## Mock Mode
Ratchet runs in **mock mode** by default when `POINTCARE_API_URL` is not configured. Mock mode:
- Uses 5 fictional test patients
- Stores visit notes in memory
- Returns realistic responses
- Perfect for development and Claude Desktop testing
## Available Tools
| Tool | Description | Mock Mode |
|------|-------------|-----------|
| `search_patient` | Find patient by name, ID, or phone | ✅ Working |
| `create_visit_note` | Document a patient visit with vitals | ✅ Working |
| `get_patient_history` | Retrieve patient visit history | ✅ Working |
### Example Usage (in Claude)
```
"Search for patient Eleanor Thompson"
→ Returns patient PT-10001 with demographics and status
"Create a visit note for PT-10001 with blood pressure 120/80"
→ Creates and stores visit note with vitals
"Get visit history for PT-10001"
→ Returns list of previous visits
```
## Claude Desktop Integration
### Configure Claude Desktop
Add to your Claude Desktop config file:
**macOS:** `~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json`
**Windows:** `%APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json`
```json
{
"mcpServers": {
"ratchet": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "mcp-ratchet-clinical-charting"]
}
}
}
```
For production mode with EMR integration:
```json
{
"mcpServers": {
"ratchet": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "mcp-ratchet-clinical-charting"],
"env": {
"POINTCARE_API_URL": "https://api.pointcare.com",
"POINTCARE_API_KEY": "your-api-key"
}
}
}
}
```
### Step 3: Restart Claude Desktop
Restart Claude Desktop to load the new MCP server.
### Step 4: Verify
In Claude Desktop, you should see:
- `search_patient` tool available
- `create_visit_note` tool available
- `get_patient_history` tool available
Try: "Search for patient Eleanor"
## Test Patients (Mock Mode)
| ID | Name | Status | Primary Diagnosis |
|----|------|--------|-------------------|
| PT-10001 | Eleanor Thompson | Active | Type 2 Diabetes, CHF |
| PT-10002 | Robert Martinez | Active | COPD, Post-surgical |
| PT-10003 | Margaret Wilson | Active | Parkinson's Disease |
| PT-10004 | James Thompson | Active | Post-stroke rehab |
| PT-10005 | Dorothy Anderson | Discharged | Hip replacement |
## Origin Story
Ratchet evolved from the **M2AI NurseCall** n8n workflow, built to help home health nurses with visit documentation:
```
Current Flow (M2AI NurseCall):
┌─────────┐ ┌─────────┐ ┌─────────┐ ┌─────────┐
│ Twilio │───>│ n8n │───>│ VAPI │───>│ Email │
│ SMS │ │ Workflow│ │ Call │ │ Summary │
└─────────┘ └─────────┘ └─────────┘ └─────────┘
```
**The Problem:** Visit notes go to email but still need manual entry into PointCare EMR.
**Ratchet's Solution:**
```
Future Flow (with Ratchet):
┌─────────┐ ┌─────────┐ ┌──────────┐ ┌───────────┐
│ Twilio │───>│ n8n │───>│ Ratchet │───>│ PointCare │
│ SMS │ │ Workflow│ │ MCP │ │ EMR │
└─────────┘ └─────────┘ └──────────┘ └───────────┘
```
## Configuration
| Variable | Required | Description |
|----------|----------|-------------|
| `POINTCARE_API_URL` | No* | PointCare API base URL |
| `POINTCARE_API_KEY` | No* | API key or token |
| `RATCHET_MOCK_MODE` | No | Force mock mode (`true`/`false`) |
| `LOG_LEVEL` | No | Logging level (`debug`/`info`/`warn`/`error`) |
*Required for production use. Mock mode activates when not set.
## Project Structure
```
ratchet/
├── src/
│ ├── index.ts # MCP server entry point
│ ├── config.ts # Configuration management
│ ├── tools/ # Tool implementations
│ │ ├── search-patient.ts
│ │ ├── create-visit-note.ts
│ │ └── get-patient-history.ts
│ ├── services/ # Business logic
│ │ ├── patient-service.ts
│ │ └── mock-data.ts
│ ├── types/ # TypeScript types
│ └── utils/ # Logger, errors
├── tests/
│ └── patient-service.test.ts
├── dist/ # Compiled output
├── prds/
│ └── RATCHET-PRD.yaml
├── docs/
│ └── API_REQUIREMENTS.md
├── package.json
├── tsconfig.json
└── jest.config.js
```
## Development
```bash
# Run in watch mode
npm run dev
# Run tests
npm test
# Run tests with coverage
npm test -- --coverage
# Lint
npm run lint
```
## Next Steps
1. **Acquire PointCare API documentation** - See `docs/API_REQUIREMENTS.md`
2. **Complete PRD** - Fill in tool specifications with real API details
3. **Implement real API calls** - Replace mock responses
4. **Integration testing** - Test with PointCare sandbox
## Related Projects
- **[GRIMLOCK](https://github.com/m2ai-portfolio/grimlock)** - Autonomous MCP Server Factory
- **[ratchet-demo-emr](https://github.com/m2ai-mcp-servers/ratchet-demo-emr)** - Demo EMR React app for testing
## License
MIT
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