How to Use the CERN Open Data MCP in Cline
Build physics analysis tools in VS Code. Cline pulls CERN Open Data, writes the processing scripts, and stages the commits.
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Connect CERN Open Data MCP to Cline
Create your Vinkius account to connect CERN Open Data to Cline and route execution through our secure gateway. The platform manages server hosting, runtime updates, and security layers. Configuration requires no manual server provisioning.
Query the CERN Open Data MCP Server
The `search_datasets` tool lets Cline execute complex filters across the entire particle physics archive directly inside VS Code. You ask for a dashboard tracking Higgs boson datasets, and your agent immediately queries the API, pulling back record IDs, abstracts, and event counts. It then uses `search_by_category` to narrow down the results to specific subcategories like Beyond Standard Model physics. You never have to leave your editor to find the right collision data. Cline runs `search_by_experiment` to isolate CMS or DELPHI records, parses the returned JSON, and hardcodes the relevant record IDs into your analysis configuration files. It handles the entire lookup and implementation cycle in one shot.
Fetch frameworks and documentation
The `search_software` tool finds the exact reconstruction code and analysis frameworks associated with published physics results. Cline searches for CMSSW configurations and immediately creates the necessary workspace files to match those environments. If it hits a roadblock, it runs `search_documentation` to pull CERN guides and policies on how to process specific datasets. Reproducing published analyses requires exact technical context. Your agent queries `search_supplementaries` to grab the thousands of configuration files linked to specific papers. It downloads these supplements, sets up your local directory structure, and writes the test suites to verify your setup matches the original experiment.
Map massive ROOT file directories
The `list_record_files` tool extracts filenames, byte sizes, and direct EOS URIs for every file inside a dataset. Cline takes this raw output and generates Python download scripts using XRootD or HTTP protocols. Before it starts pulling terabytes of data, it runs `check_cern_opendata_status` to ensure the InvenioRDM REST framework is actually responding. Building a data pipeline requires precise metadata mapping. Your agent hits `get_record` to grab publication dates, ORCID identifiers, and file distribution summaries. It then builds a local SQLite database or JSON manifest containing all this information, leaving you with a fully prepped environment ready for heavy computation.
Set up CERN Open Data MCP in Cline
Prerequisites
- VS Code with Cline extension installed
- Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token
- 1
Open Cline MCP settings
Click the Cline icon in the VS Code sidebar to open the Cline panel. Then click the MCP Servers icon (server stack) at the top-right corner of the panel.
- 2
Add a remote server
Click "Remote Servers" at the top, then click "Add Remote MCP". In the Name field, type
cern-open-data-mcp. In the URL field, paste your Vinkius endpoint:https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp. Get your token from cloud.vinkius.com. - 3
Enable the server
After saving, the server appears in the Cline MCP panel. Toggle the switch to enable it. The status indicator turns green when the connection is live.
- 4
Start using tools
Return to the Cline chat and ask: "Check my latest CERN Open Data refund status." Cline will discover the available tools and request your approval before invoking each one — giving you full control over every action.
{
"mcpServers": {
"cern-open-data-mcp": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
}
}
}Independent Platform Disclaimer: Vinkius is an independent platform and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, verified by, or otherwise authorized by CERN Open Data. All third-party trademarks, logos, and brand names are the property of their respective owners. Their use on this website is strictly for informational purposes to identify service compatibility and interoperability.
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