ORCID (Researcher IDs) MCP Server with 14 Tools for Claude, Cursor, and AI Agents
GDPR Free for SubscribersConnect to the ORCID registry to search for researchers, fetch biographical data, and manage research activities like works and funding. Vinkius routes your AI agents directly to ORCID (Researcher IDs) through a governed connection. 14 tools ready to use with Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, or any AI agent — no hosting, no setup, connect in 30 seconds.
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What is the ORCID MCP Server?
The ORCID MCP Server routes AI agents like Claude, ChatGPT, and Cursor directly to ORCID via 14 tools. Connect to the ORCID registry to search for researchers, fetch biographical data, and manage research activities like works and funding. Powered by Vinkius — your credentials stay on your side of the connection, every request is auditable. Connect in under 2 minutes.
Built-in capabilities (14)
Tools for your AI Agents to operate ORCID
Ask your AI agent "Search the ORCID registry for researchers with the family name 'Einstein'." and get the answer without opening a single dashboard. With 14 tools connected to real ORCID data, your agents reason over live information, cross-reference it with other MCP servers, and deliver insights you would spend hours assembling manually.
Works with Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, and any MCP-compatible client. Powered by Vinkius — your credentials never touch the AI model, every request is auditable. Connect in under two minutes.
Why teams choose Vinkius
One subscription gives you the infrastructure to connect your AI agents to thousands of MCP servers — and deploy your own to the Vinkius Edge. Your credentials stay yours. Your data flows directly between your agent and the API. DLP blocks sensitive information from ever reaching the model, kill switch for instant shutdown, and up to 60% token savings. Enterprise-grade routing and governance, zero maintenance.
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Use all 14 ORCID (Researcher IDs) tools with your AI agents right now
Vinkius routes your AI agents to ORCID (Researcher IDs) through a governed proxy. Beyond a simple connection, you get full visibility into every action your agents perform, with enterprise-grade security and up to 60% savings on AI costs.
Add item on ORCID (Researcher IDs)
Requires Member API access token with /activities/update or /person/update scope. Add a new item to an ORCID record (Member API only)
Csv search on ORCID (Researcher IDs)
Search the ORCID registry and return CSV data
Delete item on ORCID (Researcher IDs)
Requires Member API access token. Delete an item from an ORCID record (Member API only)
Expanded search on ORCID (Researcher IDs)
Search the ORCID registry (Expanded)
Get activities on ORCID (Researcher IDs)
Get summary of all activities for an ORCID record
Get person on ORCID (Researcher IDs)
Get biographical section of an ORCID record
Get record on ORCID (Researcher IDs)
Get full summary of an ORCID record
Get section item on ORCID (Researcher IDs)
Get full details for a specific item in an ORCID record
Get summary on ORCID (Researcher IDs)
Requires Member API access token. Get validated trust markers (Member API only)
Get works on ORCID (Researcher IDs)
Get summary of research works for an ORCID record
Register webhook on ORCID (Researcher IDs)
Requires /webhook scope. Register a webhook for an ORCID record (Premium Member API only)
Search on ORCID (Researcher IDs)
Search the ORCID registry (Standard)
Unregister webhook on ORCID (Researcher IDs)
Unregister a webhook for an ORCID record (Premium Member API only)
Update item on ORCID (Researcher IDs)
Requires Member API access token. Update an existing item in an ORCID record (Member API only)
What the ORCID (Researcher IDs) MCP Server unlocks
Connect the ORCID registry to your AI agent to seamlessly navigate the global ecosystem of researcher identifiers and scholarly records.
What you can do
- Registry Search — Perform standard or expanded Solr searches to find researchers by name, institution, or keywords using
searchandexpanded_search. - Profile Summaries — Retrieve complete researcher records, including biographical details and activity summaries, via
get_recordandget_activities. - Works & Funding — Inspect specific research outputs and funding history using
get_worksor drill down into specific items withget_section_item. - Trust Markers — Access validated trust markers for records using
get_summary(requires Member API). - Record Management — Add or update items in an ORCID record directly through the agent using
add_itemandupdate_item(requires Member API).
How it works
1. Subscribe to this server
2. Enter your ORCID Access Token (Public or Member API)
3. Start querying researcher data from Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-compatible client
Who is this for?
- Academic Researchers — quickly find collaborators and verify publication records without manual searching
- Librarians & Data Managers — automate the retrieval of institutional research outputs and metadata
- Grant Officers — verify researcher credentials and funding history directly within your workflow
Frequently asked questions about the ORCID (Researcher IDs) MCP Server
Can I search for researchers by their institution or specific keywords?
Yes! Use the expanded_search tool with a Solr query like affiliation-name:"University of Oxford" to find researchers associated with specific organizations along with their profile details.
How do I retrieve the full list of publications for a specific ORCID iD?
You can use the get_works tool by providing the researcher's ORCID iD. This will return a summary of all research works associated with that record.
Is it possible to add new research items to an ORCID profile using this server?
Yes, if you have a Member API access token with the appropriate scopes, you can use the add_item tool to add works, funding, or other activities to a record.
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