# ORCID MCP for AI Agents AI Agent Connect > ORCID MCP connects your agent to the global registry of researcher identifiers. It lets you search for scholarly records, pull biographical data, and manage research activities like publications and funding directly through your AI client. It's built for anyone who needs to interact with academic data without the manual hassle of web scraping. ## Overview - **Category:** knowledge-management - **Price:** Free - **Endpoint:** https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_yOvWxTqil0MxDFd61k5mvBJobYzbPWL4H0dtyrm0/ai-agent-connect - **Tags:** researcher-search, academic-profile, solr-search, funding-data, scholarly-ecosystem, data-retrieval ## Description This ORCID MCP connects your agent to the global registry of researcher identifiers to make handling scholarly records a lot faster. When you're dealing with academic data, verifying who's who and what they've actually published can be a slog of manual tabs and copy-pasting. This tool changes that by giving your agent a direct line into the registry. Instead of hunting down individual profiles, you can ask your agent to find specific researchers by name or institution and get their full history in seconds. It handles the heavy lifting of pulling biographical summaries, research outputs, and funding records so you can focus on the actual analysis. If you need to manage your own records, you can add new works or update existing items without leaving your chat interface. It's a massive time-saver for anyone who lives in the world of scholarly data, and it fits right into the Vinkius catalog to keep your research tools organized in one place. You get a reliable way to verify credentials and keep your own professional records accurate without the usual friction of manual data entry. ## Tools ### delete_item Remove a specific item from an ORCID record. Use this to clean up outdated or incorrect information. ### expanded_search Run an expanded search of the ORCID registry for more granular results. This helps find specific researchers using more complex criteria. ### get_works Get a summary of all research works for a specific ORCID record. This lets you see a researcher's publication history in one place. ### add_item Add a new research item or activity to an ORCID record. This helps you keep your own scholarly profile current. ### get_activities Pull a summary of all activities for a specific researcher. This gives you a bird's eye view of their professional history. ### get_person Fetch the biographical section of an ORCID record. Use this to see a researcher's affiliations and interests. ### get_record Get a full summary of a researcher's ORCID record. This provides a complete overview of their academic identity. ### get_section_item Pull full details for one specific item in a record. Use this to see the specific data for a single work or funding source. ### get_summary Retrieve validated trust markers for a record. This helps you verify if a record has been officially confirmed. ### register_webhook Set up a webhook for an ORCID record to receive updates. This is useful for getting real-time notifications on record changes. ### search Perform a standard search of the ORCID registry for researchers. Use this to find people by name or institution. ### unregister_webhook Remove a previously registered webhook from an ORCID record. This cleans up your notification settings. ### update_item Modify an existing item within an ORCID record. Use this to fix typos or update details in a specific research entry. ### csv_search Search the registry and get the results in CSV format. This makes it easy to move data into your own spreadsheets. ## Prompt Examples **Prompt:** ``` Search for researchers at MIT who work on quantum computing. ``` **Response:** ``` I've searched the ORCID registry for researchers affiliated with MIT in the quantum computing field. Here are the top matches: | Name | ORCID iD | Primary Affiliation | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Dr. Sarah Chen | 0000-0002-1825-0097 | MIT } Would you like me to pull the full biographical summary for Dr. Chen? ``` **Prompt:** ``` Give me the biographical info for ORCID 0000-0002-1825-0097. ``` **Response:** ``` ### Researcher Profile: Josiah Carberry * **Affiliation:** Brown University * **Research Focus:** Psychoceramics * **Biography:** Josiah is a lead researcher focusing on the intersection of ceramic materials and psychological impact. Would you like to see a summary of their recent works or funding history? ``` **Prompt:** ``` Show me the works for the researcher with ORCID 0000-0003-1415-9265. ``` **Response:** ``` I've retrieved the research works for this record. Here are some notable titles: * **Advanced Quantum Computing** (2024) * **Neural Network Optimization** (2023) * **Quantum Error Correction Protocols** (2022) I can provide the full details for any of these specific items if you'd like. ``` ## Capabilities ### Search the global registry Find specific researchers by name, institution, or keywords using expanded search options. ### Pull biographical summaries Get a complete overview of a researcher's affiliations, interests, and professional history. ### Retrieve publication history Fetch a summary of all research works associated with a specific ORCID record. ### Add new research items Insert new publications or activities directly into a researcher's ORCID profile. ### Update existing records Modify details of existing works or funding items within a record. ### Verify trust markers Access validated trust markers to confirm the authenticity of a record. ## Use Cases ### Verifying a collaborator A researcher asks the agent to find a specific name and pull their full biography using `get_person` to confirm their expertise. ### Audit a grant A grant officer uses `get_activities` to check if a researcher's previous funding aligns with their current proposal. ### Bulk data collection A librarian uses `csv_search` to get a list of researchers at an institution for a database update. ### Profile maintenance A scientist uses `update_item` to fix a typo in a published work's title within their own ORCID record. ## Benefits - Skip the manual search by using `expanded_search` to find researchers by institution or keyword instantly. - Verify publication history quickly using `get_works` to see a researcher's full output in one view. - Keep your own profile current by using `add_item` to put new publications into your record. - Get granular data on specific funding or works using `get_section_item` to see the fine print. - Automate data collection with `csv_search` to pull registry results into your own spreadsheets. - Ensure data integrity by using `get_summary` to check for validated trust markers on records. ## How It Works The bottom line is it turns the ORCID registry into a searchable, manageable database for your AI agent. 1. Connect your ORCID Access Token to the Connector. 2. Ask your agent to search for researchers or specific records. 3. Get back summaries of publications, funding, and biographical data. ## Frequently Asked Questions **Can I use the ORCID MCP to find my own researcher ID?** Yes, you can use the Connector to search the registry for your own name and find your official ORCID iD if you've lost it. **Does the ORCID MCP allow me to update my publication list?** Yes, if you have the correct permissions, you can use the Connector to add new works or update existing entries in your profile. **How does the ORCID MCP help with grant verification?** It allows your agent to pull funding history and activity summaries, making it much faster to verify a researcher's past projects. **Can the ORCID MCP export data to a spreadsheet?** Yes, you can use the search tool to return results in CSV format, which you can then easily import into Excel or Google Sheets. **Is the ORCID MCP good for finding collaborators?** It's excellent for that. You can search by institution or keywords to find relevant researchers and pull their full biographies instantly. **Does the ORCID MCP require a special login for private data?** The Connector supports both public and Member API tokens, allowing you to access more detailed records and manage your own private data. **Can I search for researchers by their institution or specific keywords?** Yes! Use the `expanded_search` tool with a Solr query like `affiliation-name:"University of Oxford"` to find researchers associated with specific organizations along with their profile details. **How do I retrieve the full list of publications for a specific ORCID iD?** You can use the `get_works` tool by providing the researcher's ORCID iD. This will return a summary of all research works associated with that record. **Is it possible to add new research items to an ORCID profile using this server?** Yes, if you have a Member API access token with the appropriate scopes, you can use the `add_item` tool to add works, funding, or other activities to a record.