ORCID MCP Server for Mastra AIGive Mastra AI instant access to 13 tools to Create Item, Csv Search, Delete Item, and more
GDPR Free for SubscribersMastra AI is a TypeScript-native agent framework built for modern web stacks. Connect ORCID through Vinkius and Mastra agents discover all tools automatically. type-safe, streaming-ready, and deployable anywhere Node.js runs.
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The ORCID MCP Server for Mastra AI is a standout in the Knowledge Management category — giving your AI agent 13 tools to work with, ready to go from day one.
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Geminiimport { Agent } from "@mastra/core/agent";
import { createMCPClient } from "@mastra/mcp";
import { openai } from "@ai-sdk/openai";
async function main() {
// Your Vinkius token. get it at cloud.vinkius.com
const mcpClient = await createMCPClient({
servers: {
"orcid": {
url: "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp",
},
},
});
const tools = await mcpClient.getTools();
const agent = new Agent({
name: "ORCID Agent",
instructions:
"You help users interact with ORCID " +
"using 13 tools.",
model: openai("gpt-4o"),
tools,
});
const result = await agent.generate(
"What can I do with ORCID?"
);
console.log(result.text);
}
main();
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About ORCID MCP Server
Connect to the ORCID (Open Researcher and Contributor ID) registry to identify and connect researchers with their professional activities across disciplines and borders.
Mastra's agent abstraction provides a clean separation between LLM logic and ORCID tool infrastructure. Connect 13 tools through Vinkius and use Mastra's built-in workflow engine to chain tool calls with conditional logic, retries, and parallel execution. deployable to any Node.js host in one command.
What you can do
- Record Retrieval — Fetch full summary views or specific biographical sections of any researcher using their 16-digit ORCID iD.
- Activity Tracking — Query summaries of all activities including works, funding, and institutional affiliations.
- Registry Search — Search the global ORCID database using Solr syntax to find researchers by name, email, or keywords.
- Item Management — Deep dive into specific works or funding items using unique put-codes to retrieve full metadata.
- Member API Features — For authorized users, create, update, or delete items within sections to keep researcher profiles synchronized.
The ORCID MCP Server exposes 13 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Mastra AI in under two minutes — credentials fully managed, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.
All 13 ORCID tools available for Mastra AI
When Mastra AI connects to ORCID through Vinkius, your AI agent gets direct access to every tool listed below — spanning researcher-id, academic-publishing, data-attribution, 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.
Create item on ORCID
Requires Member API access and appropriate scopes. Add a new item to a section (Member API only)
Csv search on ORCID
Search the ORCID registry and return CSV format
Delete item on ORCID
Requires Member API access. Delete an item from a section (Member API only)
Expanded search on ORCID
Search the ORCID registry and return expanded metadata
Get activities on ORCID
Get summary of all activities for an ORCID record
Get item on ORCID
Get a specific item from a section using its put-code
Get person on ORCID
Get biographical section of an ORCID record
Get record on ORCID
Get summary view of the full ORCID record
Get section on ORCID
Get summary of a specific section
Get summary on ORCID
Requires Member API access. Get validated and self-asserted summary (Member API only)
Register webhook on ORCID
Requires Premium Member API. Register a webhook callback URL for an ORCID record (Premium only)
Search on ORCID
Supports fields like given-names, family-name, email, orcid, etc. Search the ORCID registry using Solr 3.6 syntax
Update item on ORCID
Requires Member API access. Update an existing item in a section (Member API only)
Connect ORCID to Mastra AI via MCP
Follow these steps to wire ORCID into Mastra AI. The entire setup takes under two minutes — your credentials stay safe behind Vinkius.
Install dependencies
npm install @mastra/core @mastra/mcp @ai-sdk/openaiReplace the token
[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your Vinkius tokenRun the agent
agent.ts and run with npx tsx agent.tsExplore tools
Why Use Mastra AI with the ORCID MCP Server
Mastra AI provides unique advantages when paired with ORCID through the Model Context Protocol.
Mastra's agent abstraction provides a clean separation between LLM logic and tool infrastructure. add ORCID without touching business code
Built-in workflow engine chains MCP tool calls with conditional logic, retries, and parallel execution for complex automation
TypeScript-native: full type inference for every ORCID tool response with IDE autocomplete and compile-time checks
One-command deployment to any Node.js host. Vercel, Railway, Fly.io, or your own infrastructure
ORCID + Mastra AI Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Mastra AI combined with the ORCID MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Automated workflows: build multi-step agents that query ORCID, process results, and trigger downstream actions in a typed pipeline
SaaS integrations: embed ORCID as a first-class tool in your product's AI features with Mastra's clean agent API
Background jobs: schedule Mastra agents to query ORCID on a cron and store results in your database automatically
Multi-agent systems: create specialist agents that collaborate using ORCID tools alongside other MCP servers
Example Prompts for ORCID in Mastra AI
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Mastra AI agent to start working with ORCID immediately.
"Search the ORCID registry for researchers with the family name 'Einstein'."
"Get the biographical details for ORCID iD 0000-0002-1825-0097."
"List all the works associated with ORCID 0000-0002-1825-0097."
Troubleshooting ORCID MCP Server with Mastra AI
Common issues when connecting ORCID to Mastra AI through Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
createMCPClient not exported
npm install @mastra/mcpORCID + Mastra AI FAQ
Common questions about integrating ORCID MCP Server with Mastra AI.
How does Mastra AI connect to MCP servers?
MCPClient with the server URL and pass it to your agent. Mastra discovers all tools and makes them available with full TypeScript types.Can Mastra agents use tools from multiple servers?
Does Mastra support workflow orchestration?
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