How to Use the Figshare MCP in Cline
Cline manages your Figshare research assets by automating the entire lifecycle of your datasets, from creation to final publication.
Works with every AI agent you already use
…and any MCP-compatible client
Connect Figshare MCP to Cline
Create your Vinkius account to connect Figshare 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.
End-to-end dataset creation in Cline
Cline takes your raw output and handles the full ingestion process using `create_private_article` and `complete_file_upload`. It manages the multi-step handshake required for large datasets. You avoid the tedious task of manual entry. Cline verifies the upload status and confirms when your data is successfully stored in the repository.
Organize research projects using Cline
Use `create_project` and `create_collection` to group your related scholarly outputs into logical containers. Cline keeps your repository structure clean as you generate more data. This helps you maintain order without manual curation. The agent tracks your project IDs and ensures every new article is assigned to the correct collection.
Analyze article metrics via Cline
Get real-time insights on your research impact by running `get_article_views` and `get_article_downloads` through the agent. It aggregates your performance data into a readable summary. Knowing how many people engage with your work is vital for grant reporting. Cline pulls these numbers directly from the Figshare API so you have the data ready when you need it.
Set up Figshare 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
figshare-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 Figshare refund status." Cline will discover the available tools and request your approval before invoking each one — giving you full control over every action.
{
"mcpServers": {
"figshare-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 Figshare. 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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