How to Use the CORE (Open Access Research) MCP in Cursor
Inject live academic data into your codebase with the CORE (Open Access Research) MCP server for Cursor.
Works with every AI agent you already use
…and any MCP-compatible client
Connect CORE (Open Access Research) MCP to Cursor
Create your Vinkius account to connect CORE (Open Access Research) to Cursor and route execution through our secure gateway. The platform manages server hosting, runtime updates, and security layers. Configuration requires no manual server provisioning.
Fetch research context in Cursor
Call `search_articles` while in Agent mode to pull live research snippets directly into your editor. You can then write code based on real findings. Use `get_article` to bring full paper details into your context window. This removes the need to copy-paste from a browser.
Verify academic sources in your code
Use `search_journals` to confirm the credibility of a citation in your documentation. It ensures your references are accurate. Call `get_journal` to retrieve specific publication data. This keeps your technical writing precise and backed by real research.
Manage repository data efficiently
Run `search_repositories` to locate specific data sets for your project. You can index these directly within your Cursor workflow. Use `resolve_oai` to fix broken links or verify IDs. It keeps your project dependencies clean and functional.
Set up CORE (Open Access Research) MCP in Cursor
Prerequisites
- Cursor installed (macOS, Windows, or Linux)
- Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token
- 1
Open MCP Settings
Go to Cursor Settings → MCP or open the Command Palette (
Cmd+Shift+P/Ctrl+Shift+P) and search for "MCP: Add Server". - 2
Add the CORE (Open Access Research) MCP
Cursor will create or open
.cursor/mcp.jsonin your project root. Paste the JSON snippet on the right. Replace[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com. - 3
Enable Agent mode
Open Composer (
Cmd+I/Ctrl+I) and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown at the top. MCP tools are only available in Agent mode. - 4
Verify the connection
Ask Cursor something like "List my recent CORE (Open Access Research) transactions." If the MCP tools are loaded correctly, Cursor will call the CORE (Open Access Research) tools automatically. You can also check Settings → MCP for a green status indicator.
{
"mcpServers": {
"core-open-access-research-mcp": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
}
}
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