# Scispot MCP for AI Agents AI Agent Connect > Scispot connects your cannabis laboratory LIMS to an AI agent so you can manage lab operations through natural conversation. It handles sample tracking, result reviews, CoA issuance, and instrument health monitoring without the need to click through complex dashboards. It simplifies regulatory compliance and lab workflows, letting you focus on the science of testing. ## Overview - **Category:** data-management - **Price:** Free - **Endpoint:** https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_akZfVzl11IYePvaboOOC7RBeCCPiebg0JzENAhcU/ai-agent-connect - **Tags:** lims, sample-tracking, regulatory-compliance, lab-automation, analytical-results, chain-of-custody ## Description This Connector connects your cannabis laboratory LIMS to an AI agent so you can manage lab operations through natural conversation. It replaces the need to go through complex dashboards by letting your agent handle sample tracking, result reviews, and CoA issuance. You can query the status of a rush order, pull an audit trail for a compliance check, or see which plates are currently in the run. It handles the tedious parts of lab management like monitoring instrument readiness and tracking sample custody, ensuring your workflows stay on track. By bringing your lab data into your AI workspace, you get a clearer view of your operations. It's a massive shift from reactive searching to proactive management, and it's one of the most practical ways to use the Vinkius catalog to actually move the needle on daily operations. You stop being a data entry clerk and start being a lab director who actually sees the full picture in real time. You no longer have to dig through layers of menus to find a single potency percentage or check if an HPLC system is due for maintenance. Instead, you get a direct line to your laboratory data that responds to your specific questions. This means you can spot bottlenecks in your sample intake faster, identify failed runs before they impact your clients, and keep your documentation ready for any surprise inspection. It's about moving from a world of manual data reconciliation to a world of conversational intelligence. ## Tools ### list_audit_logs This tool lists all audit trail entries for laboratory operations and data modifications. It helps you reconstruct event sequences during quality investigations or regulatory inspections. ### list_batches This tool lists all cannabis production batches tracked through laboratory testing. Use it to link samples to seed-to-sale tracking identifiers. ### list_certificates This tool lists all Certificates of Analysis (CoA) issued by the laboratory. You can use it to verify CoA authenticity and batch compliance. ### list_clients This tool lists all clients (cultivators, processors, retailers) using laboratory services. It helps with identifying sample ownership. ### list_instruments This tool lists all laboratory instruments with calibration and maintenance status. Use it to verify equipment readiness before assigning tests. ### list_plates This tool lists all laboratory plates used for batch sample processing. Use it to monitor plate preparation and optimize well assignments. ### list_results This tool lists all laboratory test results with complete analytical data. You can use it to verify sample compliance before releasing CoAs. ### list_runs This tool lists all analytical runs executed on laboratory instruments. It helps you verify run completion status and identify failed runs. ### list_samples This tool lists all cannabis samples submitted for laboratory testing. Use it to manage sample queues and predict completion dates. ### list_tests This tool lists all analytical test panels and methods available in the laboratory. Use it to configure sample test orders. ### list_workflows This tool lists all laboratory workflow templates and active processes. Use it to guide technicians through standardized testing procedures. ### list_orders This tool lists all testing orders and service requests from clients. It helps you monitor order progress and identify workflow bottlenecks. ## Prompt Examples **Prompt:** ``` What's the status of our current cannabis samples in the potency testing phase? ``` **Response:** ``` Checking the potency testing queue... I found 14 samples currently in the HPLC potency phase. **Status Summary:** * **Completed:** 8 samples (Ready for CoA issuance) * **In-Progress:** 4 samples (Estimated completion: 2025-05-12) * **On-Hold:** 2 samples (Waiting for analyst assignment) Would you like me to list the specific batch IDs for the completed samples? ``` **Prompt:** ``` Can you list all the Certificates of Analysis that are currently awaiting review? ``` **Response:** ``` Reviewing the CoA approval queue... There are currently 7 Certificates of Analysis awaiting review. **Pending CoAs:** * **CoA-2025-1088:** Blue Dream Batch BD-992 (Potency 28.5% THC) * **CoA-2025-1089:** OG Kush Batch OG-112 (Terpene profile verified) * **CoA-2025-1090:** Sour Diesel Concentrate (Passes all state limits) * ... (4 more pending) Would you like me to prioritize the rush orders for the signatory? ``` **Prompt:** ``` Are there any instruments currently offline or needing maintenance? ``` **Response:** ``` Checking laboratory instrument status... **Current Instrument Readiness:** * **HPLC System 1:** Active (Next calibration: 2025-06-01) * **GC-MS Unit 2:** Under Maintenance (Expected back: 2025-05-15) * **ICP-MS System:** Offline (Needs calibration) * **qPCR Thermocycler:** Active Would you like me to schedule a maintenance check for the ICP-MS system? ``` ## Capabilities ### Track sample custody See where every cannabis sample is in the testing lifecycle from intake to completion. ### Review test results Check potency, terpenes, and contaminant levels instantly for any batch. ### Issue Certificates of Analysis Pull ready-to-send CoAs with QR codes for your clients in seconds. ### Monitor instrument health Check calibration and maintenance status for HPLC, GC-MS, and other systems. ### Audit laboratory logs Pull full operation histories for regulatory inspections and data integrity checks. ### Manage production batches Link samples to specific seed-to-sale production data for full traceability. ### Track client orders Monitor request status from submission to final invoicing. ## Use Cases ### Audit Prep A Quality Manager needs to prove data integrity. They ask the agent to pull all audit logs for a specific result modification to show the authorized user and timestamp. ### Rush Order Management A Lab Director wants to know what's pending. They ask the agent to list all orders with priority status and see the estimated completion dates. ### Instrument Scheduling A chemist needs to know which machines are ready. They ask the agent to list all instruments and identify which ones are active and have current calibration. ### Client Reporting A relations manager needs to update a cultivator. They ask the agent to check the status of three specific samples and provide a summary of the current test results. ## Benefits - Stop manual data hunting by using list_results to instantly see potency and contaminant levels for any sample. - Ensure regulatory readiness by pulling full operation histories with list_audit_logs for FDA or ISO inspections. - Speed up product releases by quickly identifying and reviewing pending CoAs using list_certificates. - Reduce downtime by checking the calibration and maintenance status of HPLC or GC-MS systems with list_instruments. - Improve client satisfaction by providing real-time updates on order progress using the list_orders tool. - Maintain perfect chain of custody by tracking every sample's journey from intake to completion with list_samples. ## How It Works The bottom line is you get a conversational interface for your entire cannabis laboratory LIMS. 1. Subscribe to the Connector and generate an API key from your Scispot account settings. 2. Connect your API key to your AI client via the Vinkius platform. 3. Ask your agent to check sample statuses, pull CoAs, or audit lab logs. ## Frequently Asked Questions **Can the Scispot MCP help me stay compliant with FDA 21 CFR Part 11?** Yes. The Scispot MCP allows you to pull full audit logs and operation histories instantly. This makes it much easier to demonstrate data integrity and keep your documentation ready for regulatory inspections. **How does the Scispot MCP handle cannabis sample tracking?** It provides a direct line to your sample database. You can ask your agent to check the status of any sample, see its current testing phase, or view its chain of custody details without opening the LIMS. **Can I use the Scispot MCP to see my lab's instrument maintenance status?** Absolutely. You can query the status of all your laboratory instruments to see which are active, which are offline, and when their next calibration or maintenance is scheduled. **Does the Scispot MCP allow me to pull Certificates of Analysis for my clients?** Yes. You can ask your agent to list all pending CoAs or pull specific ones for your clients, including potency profiles and contaminant screening results. **How can the Scispot MCP help a laboratory director manage daily throughput?** It gives you a bird's-eye view of your operations. You can quickly identify bottlenecks in sample intake, monitor rush orders, and see which batches are ready for release. **Can the Scispot MCP track my production batches from seed to sale?** Yes. It allows you to link samples directly to production batches, providing full traceability for your seed-to-sale tracking and compliance reporting. **Will the Scispot MCP show me pending test results for my clients?** Yes. You can query your client list and ask for the status of their specific orders to get real-time updates on test results and estimated completion dates. **Can my AI automatically verify if a cannabis sample has passed all required tests and is ready for Certificate of Analysis issuance?** Yes! Use the `list_results` tool to fetch all completed analytical findings for a specific sample. Your AI agent will respond with comprehensive pass/fail determinations across potency, terpenes, pesticides, heavy metals, mycotoxins, and microbial panels. Once all state-mandated tests show passing results, use `list_certificates` to verify CoA generation status and confirm automatic Metrc submission. Always verify regulatory limit compliance before releasing products to distribution or retail channels. **How do I quickly identify which laboratory instruments are approaching calibration expiry or require preventive maintenance?** Simply ask the agent to run the `list_instruments` action. It will compile all analytical equipment tracked via Scispot GLUE integration with calibration status, last service date, next scheduled maintenance, IQ/OQ/PQ qualification records, and current operational state. The AI will proactively highlight any HPLC, GC-MS, ICP-MS, or other systems approaching calibration expiry or overdue for preventive maintenance. This ensures your laboratory maintains ISO/IEC 17025 compliance, analytical data integrity, and inspection readiness at all times. **Does the Scispot integration allow modifying test results, deleting samples, or revoking issued Certificates of Analysis?** No. The current toolset focuses strictly on read-only querying and analytical operations — listing samples, reviewing results, checking certificates, monitoring workflows, and tracking instrument health. State alteration operations (modifying test data, deleting samples, revoking certificates, or changing approvals) are not currently exposed. This design assures your laboratory records remain secure against destructive queries, maintains complete audit trail integrity for regulatory inspections, and preserves data immutability required by FDA 21 CFR Part 11 and ISO/IEC 17025 standards.