Dovetail Connector for AI agents.
7 live capabilities
Manage user research and extract insights from qualitative data.
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Why people use Dovetail
Dovetail for Organizing Qualitative Research Data
Dovetail MCP lets your agent do the digging. You can ask it to pull specific feedback from any project or create new notes on the fly. You get a searchable knowledge base that actually talks back to you.
What Vinkius changes
Your research data becomes a searchable, interactive resource for your AI agent.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
One account · 6,100+ Connectors
- Real-world use case 01
Finding a specific pain point
A PM asks the agent to find all mentions of 'loading speed' in usability tests from last month.
- Real-world use case 02
Summarizing an interview
A researcher asks the agent to create a new note for 'User B' and summarize the main takeaways.
- Real-world use case 03
Onboarding a new teammate
A lead asks the agent to list workspace members to see who needs access to the research folder.
Complete set · 7capabilities
The complete Dovetail capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with Dovetail.
01—04
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 7 available through Dovetail.
- 01 Capability
Create insight
Add a new research insight to your records. It's the best way to save specific findings for later use.
- 02 Capability
Create note
Make a new research note for an interview or test. You can specify if it should be in HTML or Markdown format.
- 03 Capability
Get project details
Get the specific goals and participant info for a project. This gives your agent the context it needs to help you better.
- 04 Capability
List insights
Pull a list of all your published research insights. Use this to find specific themes or user feedback across your data.
05—07
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 7 available through Dovetail.
- 05 Capability
List notes
See all your research notes in one place. This helps you find specific interview transcripts or usability test results quickly.
- 06 Capability
List projects
View every research project in your workspace. Use this to see what studies are currently active or completed.
- 07 Capability
List workspace members
See who is in your Dovetail workspace. This helps you manage team access and see who's collaborating on research.
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask Dovetail to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use Dovetail from the conversation.
Choose your client
Live previewAdvanced clients IDE · CLI
Claude · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_hVTgsqNAgmoJp8Qrirwk0DwiBhsWQG2TxYiDPcWH/mcp - Step 01
Open Connectors
In Claude Web or Claude Desktop, open Settings and choose Connectors.
- Step 02
Add the URL
Choose Add custom connector, name it Dovetail, and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable Dovetail for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_hVTgsqNAgmoJp8Qrirwk0DwiBhsWQG2TxYiDPcWH/mcp - Step 01
Open MCP settings
On desktop, open Settings and MCP servers. On web, open your workspace app or connector settings.
- Step 02
Add the URL
Choose Add server with Streamable HTTP, or create a custom MCP app, then paste the Dovetail URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable Dovetail in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"dovetail": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_hVTgsqNAgmoJp8Qrirwk0DwiBhsWQG2TxYiDPcWH/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open MCP Settings
Press Cmd+Shift+P (macOS) or Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) → search "MCP Settings"
- Step 02
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above into the mcp.json file that opens
- Step 03
Save the file
Cursor will automatically detect the new Connector
- Step 04
Start using Dovetail
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Dovetail, help me...". 7 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"dovetail": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_hVTgsqNAgmoJp8Qrirwk0DwiBhsWQG2TxYiDPcWH/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Create MCP config
Create a .vscode/mcp.json file in your project root
- Step 02
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above
- Step 03
Enable Agent mode
Open GitHub Copilot Chat and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown
- Step 04
Start using Dovetail
Ask Copilot: "Using Dovetail, help me...". 7 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"dovetail": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_hVTgsqNAgmoJp8Qrirwk0DwiBhsWQG2TxYiDPcWH/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open MCP Settings
Go to Settings → MCP Configuration or press Cmd+Shift+P and search "MCP"
- Step 02
Add the server
Paste the JSON configuration above into mcp_config.json
- Step 03
Save and reload
Windsurf will detect the new server automatically
- Step 04
Start using Dovetail
Open Cascade and ask: "Using Dovetail, help me...". 7 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"dovetail": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_hVTgsqNAgmoJp8Qrirwk0DwiBhsWQG2TxYiDPcWH/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open Cline MCP Settings
Click the Connectors icon in the Cline sidebar panel
- Step 02
Add remote server
Click "Add Connector" and paste the configuration above
- Step 03
Enable the server
Toggle the server switch to ON
- Step 04
Start using Dovetail
Ask Cline: "Using Dovetail, help me...". 7 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add dovetail --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_hVTgsqNAgmoJp8Qrirwk0DwiBhsWQG2TxYiDPcWH/mcp"- Step 01
Install Claude Code
Run npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code if not already installed
- Step 02
Add the Connector
Run the command above in your terminal
- Step 03
Verify the connection
Run claude mcp to list connected servers, or type /mcp inside a session
- Step 04
Start using Dovetail
Ask Claude: "Using Dovetail, show me...". 7 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work Dovetail can move forward.
User researchers who are tired of manual tagging and product managers who need to find specific user pain points without waiting for a manual report.
User Researcher
They use this on Tuesday afternoons to quickly summarize a week's worth of usability test notes into a single insight.
Product Manager
They use this to query past research projects to see how other companies handled similar navigation issues.
Design Lead
They use this to check workspace members and ensure the right people have access to the latest research data.
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Before you connect
Questions about Dovetail.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
Can the Dovetail MCP help me find specific user quotes?
Yes, it lets your agent search through your research notes and insights to find specific feedback. This saves you from having to manually scroll through long transcripts.
How does the Dovetail MCP handle different types of research notes?
It supports creating notes in both HTML and Markdown formats directly through your agent. This ensures your notes stay organized and consistent across different types of studies.
Can I use the Dovetail MCP to see who else has access to my research?
Yes, you can ask your agent to list all workspace members to manage your team's visibility. This is helpful for coordinating collaboration and managing permissions.
Does the Dovetail MCP work with my existing Dovetail projects?
It connects directly to your current workspace, allowing you to manage and query your existing projects. You don't need to move your data to a new platform.
How does the Dovetail MCP make it easier to share findings with my team?
You can use it to publish new insights and summaries, making them searchable for everyone in your workspace. It turns your research into an accessible knowledge base.
Can I use the Dovetail MCP to organize my usability test results?
Yes, you can create specific notes for each test and then publish the key highlights as insights. This helps you move from raw data to actionable summaries quickly.
How do I find my Dovetail API Key?
Log in to Dovetail, navigate to Settings > Account > Personal API keys, and generate a new key for your integration.
Can I search for specific notes across projects?
Yes! Use the list_notes capability and provide a search term or specific project IDs in the filter_json parameter to narrow your results.
What content types are supported for notes?
Notes support text/html, text/markdown, and text/plain. HTML is the default and recommended type for rich formatting.
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