FamilySearch API MCP Server
Manage genealogical research — audit persons, pedigrees, and records via AI.
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What is the FamilySearch API MCP Server?
The FamilySearch API MCP Server gives AI agents like Claude, ChatGPT, and Cursor direct access to FamilySearch API via 6 tools. Manage genealogical research — audit persons, pedigrees, and records via AI. Powered by the Vinkius - no API keys, no infrastructure, connect in under 2 minutes.
Built-in capabilities (6)
Tools for your AI Agents to operate FamilySearch API
Ask your AI agent "Search for 'George Washington' in FamilySearch." and get the answer without opening a single dashboard. With 6 tools connected to real FamilySearch API data, your agents reason over live information, cross-reference it with other MCP servers, and deliver insights you would spend hours assembling manually.
Works with Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, and any MCP-compatible client. Powered by the Vinkius - your credentials never touch the AI model, every request is auditable. Connect in under two minutes.
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One subscription gives you access to thousands of MCP servers - and you can deploy your own to the Vinkius Edge. Your AI agents only access the data you authorize, with DLP that blocks sensitive information from ever reaching the model, kill switch for instant shutdown, and up to 60% token savings. Enterprise-grade infrastructure and security, zero maintenance.
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FamilySearch API MCP Server capabilities
6 toolsCheck if the FamilySearch API is operational
Get full details for a specific person in the family tree by ID
Get memories (photos, stories) associated with a person
Get the ancestry (pedigree) for a specific person
List historical record collections available on FamilySearch
Search for persons in the FamilySearch Family Tree
What the FamilySearch API MCP Server unlocks
Empower your AI agent to orchestrate your entire genealogical research and ancestry auditing workflow with the FamilySearch API, the world's largest platform for family history. By connecting FamilySearch to your agent, you transform complex ancestor searches into a natural conversation. Your agent can instantly retrieve person details, audit pedigree charts, and query historical record collections without you ever touching a genealogy portal. Whether you are building your family tree or conducting deep-dive historical audits, your agent acts as a real-time genealogical consultant, ensuring your data is always verified and precise.
What you can do
- Person Auditing — Search for millions of persons in the FamilySearch global tree and retrieve detailed metadata, including lifespans and birth/death places.
- Pedigree Oversight — Audit the ancestry charts for specific individuals to maintain a clear view of lineage distribution and scale.
- Memories Discovery — Retrieve photos, stories, and documents associated with specific persons to identify relevant assets instantly.
- Record Intelligence — List available historical record collections to understand the organizational reach of global archives.
- Metadata Intelligence — Retrieve unique identifiers and display names for any genealogical record to assist in deep-dive classification.
How it works
1. Subscribe to this server
2. Enter your FamilySearch Access Token
3. Start managing your ancestry intelligence through Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-compatible client
Who is this for?
- Genealogists & Historians — monitor ancestry data and retrieve official metadata straight from your workflow.
- Family Researchers — verify person details and audit lineage patterns without manual searching.
- Librarians & Archivists — perform rapid audits of historical collections and identify relevant records through natural language.
- Operations Leads — automate genealogical data querying to orchestrate cross-functional educational teams smoothly.
Frequently asked questions about the FamilySearch API MCP Server
How do I find my FamilySearch Access Token?
Log in to the FamilySearch Developer portal, and you can generate a Personal Access Token or use the OAuth flow to obtain one. Copy and paste it below.
Can the agent show my family tree?
Yes. Use the get_person_pedigree tool providing a starting person ID. Your agent will return the ancestry chart metadata instantly.
Are photos and stories included?
Yes. The get_person_memories tool retrieves any photos, stories, and documents (memories) associated with a specified person in the tree.
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Give your AI agents the power of FamilySearch API MCP Server
Production-grade FamilySearch API MCP Server. Verified, monitored, and maintained by Vinkius. Ready for your AI agents — connect and start using immediately.