Figshare MCP Server for Claude CodeGive Claude Code instant access to 20 tools to Complete File Upload, Create Collection, Create Private Article, and more
GDPR Free for SubscribersClaude Code is Anthropic's agentic CLI for terminal-first development. Add Figshare as an MCP server in one command and Claude Code will discover every tool at runtime. ideal for automation pipelines, CI/CD integration, and headless workflows via Vinkius.
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The Figshare MCP Server for Claude Code is a standout in the Data Management category — giving your AI agent 20 tools to work with, ready to go from day one.
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claude mcp add figshare --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"Vinkius Desktop App
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About Figshare MCP Server
Connect your Figshare account to any AI agent to streamline your research data management and publication workflows through natural conversation.
Claude Code registers Figshare as an MCP server in a single terminal command. Once connected, Claude Code discovers all 20 tools at runtime and can call them headlessly. ideal for CI/CD pipelines, cron jobs, and automated workflows where Figshare data drives decisions without human intervention.
What you can do
- Article Management — List public articles, fetch specific article details, and create, update, or delete private articles in your account.
- File Handling — List files associated with articles, initiate multi-part S3 uploads, and track file details for your research datasets.
- Collections & Projects — Create and list public collections and projects to organize your scholarly output effectively.
- Metadata Control — Update titles, descriptions, and other metadata for your articles to ensure they are discoverable and well-documented.
The Figshare MCP Server exposes 20 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Claude Code in under two minutes — credentials fully managed, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.
All 20 Figshare tools available for Claude Code
When Claude Code connects to Figshare through Vinkius, your AI agent gets direct access to every tool listed below — spanning open-science, research-data, academic-publishing, and more. Every call runs in a secure, isolated environment with full audit visibility. Beyond a simple connection, you get real-time monitoring of agent activity, enterprise governance, and optimized token usage.
Complete file upload on Figshare
Complete a file upload
Create collection on Figshare
Create a new collection
Create private article on Figshare
Create a new private article
Create project on Figshare
Create a new project
Delete article on Figshare
Delete an article
Get article on Figshare
Get details of a specific article
Get article downloads on Figshare
Get total downloads for an article
Get article views on Figshare
Get total views for an article
Get custom fields on Figshare
Get custom metadata fields for the institution
Get file details on Figshare
Get file details
Get hrfeed upload on Figshare
Get HR feed upload details
Initiate file upload on Figshare
Initiate a file upload for an article
List article files on Figshare
List files for an article
List public articles on Figshare
List public articles
List public collections on Figshare
List public collections
List public projects on Figshare
List public projects
Search articles on Figshare
Advanced search for articles
Search collections on Figshare
Advanced search for collections
Search projects on Figshare
Advanced search for projects
Update article on Figshare
Update an existing article
Connect Figshare to Claude Code via MCP
Follow these steps to wire Figshare into Claude Code. The entire setup takes under two minutes — your credentials stay safe behind Vinkius.
Install Claude Code
npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code if not already installedAdd the MCP Server
Verify the connection
claude mcp to list connected servers, or type /mcp inside a sessionStart using Figshare
Why Use Claude Code with the Figshare MCP Server
Claude Code provides unique advantages when paired with Figshare through the Model Context Protocol.
Single-command setup: `claude mcp add` registers the server instantly. no config files to edit or applications to restart
Terminal-native workflow means MCP tools integrate seamlessly into shell scripts, CI/CD pipelines, and automated DevOps tasks
Claude Code runs headlessly, enabling unattended batch processing using Figshare tools in cron jobs or deployment scripts
Built by the same team that created the MCP protocol, ensuring first-class compatibility and the fastest adoption of new protocol features
Figshare + Claude Code Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Claude Code combined with the Figshare MCP Server delivers measurable value.
CI/CD integration: embed Figshare tool calls in your deployment pipeline to validate configurations or fetch secrets before shipping
Headless batch processing: schedule Claude Code to query Figshare nightly and generate reports without human intervention
Shell scripting: pipe Figshare outputs into other CLI tools for data transformation, filtering, and aggregation
Infrastructure monitoring: run Claude Code in a cron job to query Figshare status endpoints and alert on anomalies
Example Prompts for Figshare in Claude Code
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Claude Code agent to start working with Figshare immediately.
"List the most recent public articles on Figshare."
"Create a private article titled 'Lab Results Q4' with the description 'Raw data from the December experiments'."
"Show me all files attached to article 1234567."
Troubleshooting Figshare MCP Server with Claude Code
Common issues when connecting Figshare to Claude Code through Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Command not found: claude
npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-codeConnection timeout
Figshare + Claude Code FAQ
Common questions about integrating Figshare MCP Server with Claude Code.
How do I add an MCP server to Claude Code?
claude mcp add --transport http "" in your terminal. Claude Code registers the server and discovers all tools immediately.Can Claude Code run MCP tools in headless mode?
How do I list all connected MCP servers?
claude mcp in your terminal to see all registered servers and their status, or type /mcp inside an active Claude Code session.Explore More MCP Servers
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