How to Use the Figshare MCP in Claude Code

Q: Where is the Figshare config stored for Claude Code?

Your server configuration is managed in the /.claude.json file. You can add the endpoint and transport settings there to get connected.

Claude Code connects your terminal to Figshare, allowing you to script repository uploads and metadata updates from the command line.

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Scripted repository management with Claude Code

Automate your archive pipeline by calling `initiate_file_upload` and `complete_file_upload` directly from your shell. It is perfect for CI/CD environments where researchers need to push results after a build. Your terminal becomes the control center for your data. You can chain these commands into scripts to ensure every experiment output is archived without human intervention.

Batch article updates via Claude Code

Use `list_article_files` and `update_article` to iterate through your repository and perform bulk metadata corrections. It is the fastest way to fix inconsistencies across multiple datasets. This tool is designed for scale. You can process dozens of articles in seconds, ensuring your metadata remains compliant with institutional standards.

Headless research discovery in Claude Code

Query your data repository using `search_projects` and `get_article` without ever opening a browser. It outputs raw data that you can pipe into other unix tools for analysis. This workflow is built for developers who prefer the command line. You get immediate access to your research outputs and project details in a format that is easy to parse.

Setup guide

Set up Figshare MCP in Claude Code

Prerequisites

Claude Code CLI installed (npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Run the add command

Open your terminal and run the command shown on the right. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com. Use --scope user to make it available across all projects.
2

Verify the connection

Start a Claude Code session and type /mcp to list connected servers. You should see figshare-mcp with a green status indicator.
3

Start using tools

Ask Claude Code something like "Check my latest Figshare transactions." It will automatically discover and invoke the available Figshare tools.

Terminal

claude mcp add --transport http figshare-mcp https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

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Prerequisites

Claude Code CLI installed
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open the config file

Create or edit .mcp.json in your project root for project-level scope, or ~/.claude.json for user-level scope.
2

Add the Figshare MCP

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

Restart Claude Code

Start a new Claude Code session. Type /mcp to confirm the server is connected. The tools will be automatically available in your conversation.

.mcp.json

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

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Common questions about Figshare MCP in Claude Code

Run your search query through the CLI interface. Claude Code will execute the search articles tools and return the list of matching records to your terminal.

It handles the upload orchestration for you. By using the initiation and completion tools, it manages the transfer process for your files reliably.

Your server configuration is managed in the ~/.claude.json file. You can add the endpoint and transport settings there to get connected.

It is. Since it exposes standard tools, you can call them from any script that interacts with the CLI, making your research workflow fully automatable.

The server requires your unique endpoint token to authenticate every request. This ensures only authorized users can modify your research records or access private article metadata.

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