How to Use the Artsy MCP in Claude

Q: Can Claude Desktop search for specific art movements using Artsy?

Yes, the agent uses listgenes and getgenedetails to find specific styles. It pulls this data directly into Claude Desktop so you can analyze movements like Surrealism or Abstract Expressionism.

Q: Can I filter search results by gallery show dates?

Yes, you can ask your agent to use listshows to filter by current or upcoming dates. It will parse the raw JSON from the database to give you a clean schedule.

Pull real-time gallery data and artist profiles directly into your Claude Desktop chat to analyze the global art market instantly.

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Run deep art market searches inside Claude Desktop

This Artsy MCP server lets your agent query the entire database directly using `search_artsy` to grab immediate context on artists or galleries. Stop leaving your chat to look up gallery listings or exhibition dates. You get the raw data right in your conversation. Your agent can instantly parse the results to find trends or cross-reference gallery shows without you opening a single browser tab.

Pull artist profiles and artwork metadata on demand

Your agent uses `get_artwork_details` and `get_artist_details` to fetch history, medium, and dimensions directly into your chat. No more guessing about provenance or sizes during your research sessions. Claude Desktop processes these details to help you write catalog entries or compare market values. It maps out connections between movements using `get_gene_details` so you can see where an artist fits historically.

Track active art fairs and exhibition schedules

Keeping up with global exhibitions is messy. Running `list_shows` and `list_fairs` lets your agent pull current schedules directly into Claude Desktop, saving you hours of manual calendar scraping. Combine this with `list_genes` to filter current shows by specific styles like Cubism or Minimalism. You get a clean, structured list of what is happening where, formatted exactly how you need it.

Setup guide

Set up Artsy MCP in Claude Web or Desktop

1

Open Claude Settings

Go to claude.ai, click your profile icon, then navigate to Customize → Connectors.
2

Add Custom Connector

Click the "+" button and select Add custom connector. Paste your Vinkius endpoint URL: https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your token from cloud.vinkius.com. For OAuth-protected servers, expand Advanced settings to add credentials.
3

Start a conversation

Open a new chat. The Artsy MCP tools are available immediately — no restart needed.

Endpoint URL

https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

No configuration file needed — paste the URL directly in the Claude web interface.

Available on Free (1 connector), Pro, Max, Team, and Enterprise plans.

Prerequisites

Claude Desktop installed (macOS or Windows)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open Claude Desktop Settings

Click the menu icon at the top-left corner, go to Settings → Developer → Edit Config. This opens claude_desktop_config.json in your default text editor.
2

Paste the Artsy MCP configuration

Copy the JSON snippet on the right into the mcpServers object. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Restart Claude Desktop

Close and reopen the application. Claude needs a full restart to load new MCPs — refreshing a conversation is not enough.
4

Verify the connection

Open a new conversation. Click the 🔌 icon at the bottom of the message input. You should see tools listed under artsy-mcp.

json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "artsy-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about Artsy MCP in Claude Desktop

Open your Claude Desktop configuration file and add the Artsy server configuration under your mcpServers key. Once you save and restart the app, the new art search tools will show up in your chat window.

Yes, the agent uses `list_genes` and `get_gene_details` to find specific styles. It pulls this data directly into Claude Desktop so you can analyze movements like Surrealism or Abstract Expressionism.

No, you just need your standard Vinkius API key to connect the MCP server. The setup handles the authentication in the background, letting Claude Desktop query the global art database immediately.

Yes, you can ask your agent to use `list_shows` to filter by current or upcoming dates. It will parse the raw JSON from the database to give you a clean schedule.

Your specific artist searches and artwork queries are processed through Vinkius's secure MCP sandbox. No search history is saved or sold to external art brokers, keeping your market research confidential.

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