ORCID MCP Server for WindsurfGive Windsurf instant access to 13 tools to Create Item, Csv Search, Delete Item, and more
GDPR Free for SubscribersWindsurf brings agentic AI coding to a purpose-built IDE. Connect ORCID through Vinkius and Cascade will auto-discover every tool. ask questions, generate code, and act on live data without leaving your editor.
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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.
Windsurf's Cascade agent chains multiple ORCID tool calls autonomously. query data, analyze results, and generate code in a single agentic session. Paste Vinkius Edge URL, reload, and all 13 tools are immediately available. Real-time tool feedback appears inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor.
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 Windsurf 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 Windsurf
When Windsurf 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 Windsurf via MCP
Follow these steps to wire ORCID into Windsurf. The entire setup takes under two minutes — your credentials stay safe behind Vinkius.
Open MCP Settings
Cmd+Shift+P and search "MCP"Add the server
mcp_config.jsonSave and reload
Start using ORCID
Why Use Windsurf with the ORCID MCP Server
Windsurf provides unique advantages when paired with ORCID through the Model Context Protocol.
Windsurf's Cascade agent autonomously chains multiple tool calls in sequence, solving complex multi-step tasks without manual intervention
Purpose-built for agentic workflows. Cascade understands context across your entire codebase and integrates MCP tools natively
JSON-based configuration means zero code changes: paste a URL, reload, and all 13 tools are immediately available
Real-time tool feedback is displayed inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor without switching contexts
ORCID + Windsurf Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Windsurf combined with the ORCID MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Automated code generation: ask Cascade to fetch data from ORCID and generate models, types, or handlers based on real API responses
Live debugging: query ORCID tools mid-session to inspect production data while debugging without leaving the editor
Documentation generation: pull schema information from ORCID and have Cascade generate comprehensive API docs automatically
Rapid prototyping: combine ORCID data with Cascade's code generation to scaffold entire features in minutes
Example Prompts for ORCID in Windsurf
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Windsurf 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 Windsurf
Common issues when connecting ORCID to Windsurf through Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Server not connecting
ORCID + Windsurf FAQ
Common questions about integrating ORCID MCP Server with Windsurf.
How does Windsurf discover MCP tools?
mcp_config.json file on startup and connects to each configured server via Streamable HTTP. Tools are listed in the MCP panel and available to Cascade automatically.Can Cascade chain multiple MCP tool calls?
Does Windsurf support multiple MCP servers?
mcp_config.json. Each server's tools appear in the MCP panel and Cascade can use tools from different servers in a single flow.Explore More MCP Servers
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