Connect Sports Science Research to Copilot Studio
Query Sports Science Research directly from Copilot Studio. Arlet links the two through one MCP connection and takes care of API keys.
Covers the sports-science literature from the published record through to preprints.
Tools:
- search_sports_science: Europe PMC with an exercise/sports filter. The major journals in the field (Sports Medicine, Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, Journal of Applied Physiology) are indexed here, and open-access records include the abstract.
- search_sports_medicine_studies: PubMed narrowed with MeSH terms (Sports, Athletic Performance, Exercise, Physical Endurance) for MeSH-level precision. Metadata and links only.
- search_sportrxiv_preprints: SportRxiv on OSF, for findings not yet journal-published. This is the single home for SportRxiv across the healthcare servers - SportRxiv covers strength and endurance alike, so the strength-training server links here instead of duplicating the search.
Using two literature tools is intentional: Europe PMC gives broader coverage plus open-access abstracts, while PubMed's controlled vocabulary keeps a broad query from drifting off topic. Start with Europe PMC, then use PubMed when precision matters.
Abstracts are returned only for open-access articles under a CC license; other records carry metadata and a link, because abstract text remains the publisher's copyright.
This server reports what studies found. It does not prescribe training or treat injuries, and it is not medical advice.
How to connect Sports Science Research to Copilot Studio
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In the Arlet dashboard, open Data tools, find Sports Science Research and switch it on. No API key setup is needed.
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Sign in to Copilot Studio with your work account, create a new agent (or open an existing one), and in the Build tab choose Tools → + → Add → Model Context Protocol (MCP) in the right panel.
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In the Add MCP server form, enter "Arlet" as the Server name, https://mcp.arlet.dev/mcp/ as the Server URL, choose OAuth 2.0 for Authentication and "Dynamic (detected)" for Configuration type, then click Add. No Client ID / Secret is needed.
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On the Select a connection screen, choose Create new connection → Create, then sign in with Google on the Arlet authorization screen and click Allow. Click Add to attach the tool to the agent, then Publish to use it from Microsoft 365 Copilot.
Requires a Microsoft work account and a Copilot Studio license (or trial). MCP is available only for agents using generative orchestration and not in Copilot Studio in Teams.