Trefle Connector for AI agents.
12 live capabilities
Access scientific botanical data and plant distribution records.
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Why people use Trefle
Trefle for Scientific Botany and Taxonomy
With this Connector, you can just tell your agent to pull the data. It fetches the scientific profiles and distribution zones directly into your workspace, giving you a clean dataset in seconds.
What Vinkius changes
You get instant access to a massive botanical database without having to learn a complex query language.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
One account · 6,100+ Connectors
- Real-world use case 01
Verifying taxonomy for academic papers
A researcher needs to know the family and discovery year for 50 different plants.
- Real-world use case 02
Building a native plants app
A developer is building a native plants app for a specific region.
- Real-world use case 03
Exploring plant varieties
A student is writing a paper on the genus Lavandula.
Complete set · 12capabilities
The complete Trefle capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with Trefle.
01—04
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 12 available through Trefle.
- 01 Capability
List distributions
See all available geographic distribution zones. It helps you understand where plants are tracked globally.
- 02 Capability
List genera
Browse all plant genera. Use this to explore the broad categories of the plant kingdom.
- 03 Capability
List plants
Get a list of main plant species. This excludes varieties and subspecies for a cleaner overview.
- 04 Capability
List species
See all species and sub-taxa. This is your go-to for a deep dive into specific plant varieties.
05—08
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 12 available through Trefle.
- 05 Capability
Report species error
Notify the database about incorrect species data. Use this to help keep the botanical records accurate.
- 06 Capability
Search plants
Find specific plants by name or keyword. This is the fastest way to locate a specific plant in the database.
- 07 Capability
Search species
Look through all species and sub-taxa. This allows for more granular searches than the main plant search.
- 08 Capability
Submit species correction
Send a specific data correction for a species. This capability lets you contribute to the accuracy of the records.
09—12
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 12 available through Trefle.
- 09 Capability
Get distribution plants
Find plants in a specific zone filtered by establishment. You can use this to see what's native to a certain area.
- 10 Capability
Get genus
Fetch the full details for a specific genus. Use this to see the broader classification of a plant group.
- 11 Capability
Get plant
Get the complete scientific profile for a single plant. This provides the most detailed metadata available.
- 12 Capability
Get species
Retrieve the specific details for a single species. Use this to get deep-dive info on a variety.
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask Trefle to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use Trefle 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_afwp13WD8VplsKGPLhDMfGCauKerh8bE5SOkWGWB/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 Trefle, and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable Trefle for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_afwp13WD8VplsKGPLhDMfGCauKerh8bE5SOkWGWB/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 Trefle URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable Trefle in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"trefle": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_afwp13WD8VplsKGPLhDMfGCauKerh8bE5SOkWGWB/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 Trefle
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Trefle, help me...". 12 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"trefle": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_afwp13WD8VplsKGPLhDMfGCauKerh8bE5SOkWGWB/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 Trefle
Ask Copilot: "Using Trefle, help me...". 12 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"trefle": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_afwp13WD8VplsKGPLhDMfGCauKerh8bE5SOkWGWB/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 Trefle
Open Cascade and ask: "Using Trefle, help me...". 12 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"trefle": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_afwp13WD8VplsKGPLhDMfGCauKerh8bE5SOkWGWB/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 Trefle
Ask Cline: "Using Trefle, help me...". 12 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add trefle --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_afwp13WD8VplsKGPLhDMfGCauKerh8bE5SOkWGWB/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 Trefle
Ask Claude: "Using Trefle, show me...". 12 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work Trefle can move forward.
This is for the botanist who's tired of manual database lookups, the developer building a nature-focused app, or the gardener who wants to know exactly where a plant thrives.
Botanist
Verifies taxonomy and distribution data for academic papers or field studies.
Gardening App Developer
Pulls accurate species metadata to populate a commercial gardening capability.
Nature Blogger
Quickly finds interesting facts about plant families to create educational content.
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Before you connect
Questions about Trefle.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
Can the Trefle MCP help me find scientific names for common garden plants?
Yes, it can. You can ask your agent to search for common names, and it will pull the scientific names and taxonomy details from the database for you.
Does the Trefle MCP include data on plant varieties and hybrids?
It does. By using the species search capabilities, your agent can access sub-taxa, including specific varieties and hybrids, not just the main species.
Can I use the Trefle MCP to see where specific plants are native to?
Absolutely. The Connector allows you to filter plants by their establishment status within specific geographic distribution zones.
Is the Trefle MCP suitable for building a botanical research capability?
It's a great fit. It provides access to over a million plant records, making it ideal for researchers who need to verify taxonomy and distribution data.
How do I report a mistake in the Trefle botanical database?
You can use the Connector to submit a correction or report an error directly through your agent, helping to keep the global botanical records accurate.
Can the Trefle MCP provide distribution data for specific genera?
Yes, your agent can fetch the details for a genus and then help you explore the plants associated with it across different regions.
Can I search for plants using a simple text query?
Yes, use the search_plants capability. It allows you to find main plant species by providing a query string like 'rose' or 'oak'.
How can I filter plants by a specific family, like Orchidaceae?
You can use the list_plants capability and provide a JSON string in the query_params field, such as {"filter[family_name]": "Orchidaceae"}.
Is it possible to get info on sub-species and varieties?
Absolutely. While list_plants focuses on main species, the list_species and search_species capabilities include all sub-taxa, varieties, and hybrids.
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