ORCID (Researcher IDs) MCP Server for AutoGenGive AutoGen instant access to 14 tools to Add Item, Csv Search, Delete Item, and more
Microsoft AutoGen enables multi-agent conversations where agents negotiate, delegate, and execute tasks collaboratively. Add ORCID (Researcher IDs) as an MCP tool provider through Vinkius and every agent in the group can access live data and take action.
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The ORCID (Researcher IDs) MCP Server for AutoGen is a standout in the Knowledge Management category — giving your AI agent 14 tools to work with, ready to go from day one.
Vinkius delivers Streamable HTTP and SSE to any MCP client
import asyncio
from autogen_agentchat.agents import AssistantAgent
from autogen_ext.tools.mcp import McpWorkbench
async def main():
# Your Vinkius token. get it at cloud.vinkius.com
async with McpWorkbench(
server_params={"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"},
transport="streamable_http",
) as workbench:
tools = await workbench.list_tools()
agent = AssistantAgent(
name="orcid_researcher_ids_agent",
tools=tools,
system_message=(
"You help users with ORCID (Researcher IDs). "
"14 tools available."
),
)
print(f"Agent ready with {len(tools)} tools")
asyncio.run(main())
* Every MCP server runs on Vinkius-managed infrastructure inside AWS - a purpose-built runtime with per-request V8 isolates, Ed25519 signed audit chains, and sub-40ms cold starts optimized for native MCP execution. See our infrastructure
About ORCID (Researcher IDs) MCP Server
Connect the ORCID registry to your AI agent to seamlessly navigate the global ecosystem of researcher identifiers and scholarly records.
AutoGen enables multi-agent conversations where agents negotiate, delegate, and collaboratively use ORCID (Researcher IDs) tools. Connect 14 tools through Vinkius and assign role-based access. a data analyst queries while a reviewer validates, with optional human-in-the-loop approval for sensitive operations.
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).
The ORCID (Researcher IDs) MCP Server exposes 14 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to AutoGen in under two minutes — credentials fully managed, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.
All 14 ORCID (Researcher IDs) tools available for AutoGen
When AutoGen connects to ORCID (Researcher IDs) through Vinkius, your AI agent gets direct access to every tool listed below — spanning researcher-search, academic-profile, solr-search, 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.
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)
Connect ORCID (Researcher IDs) to AutoGen via MCP
Follow these steps to wire ORCID (Researcher IDs) into AutoGen. The entire setup takes under two minutes — your credentials stay safe behind Vinkius.
Install AutoGen
pip install "autogen-ext[mcp]"Replace the token
[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your Vinkius tokenIntegrate into workflow
Explore tools
Why Use AutoGen with the ORCID (Researcher IDs) MCP Server
AutoGen provides unique advantages when paired with ORCID (Researcher IDs) through the Model Context Protocol.
Multi-agent conversations: multiple AutoGen agents discuss, delegate, and collaboratively use ORCID (Researcher IDs) tools to solve complex tasks
Role-based architecture lets you assign ORCID (Researcher IDs) tool access to specific agents. a data analyst queries while a reviewer validates
Human-in-the-loop support: agents can pause for human approval before executing sensitive ORCID (Researcher IDs) tool calls
Code execution sandbox: AutoGen agents can write and run code that processes ORCID (Researcher IDs) tool responses in an isolated environment
ORCID (Researcher IDs) + AutoGen Use Cases
Practical scenarios where AutoGen combined with the ORCID (Researcher IDs) MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Collaborative analysis: one agent queries ORCID (Researcher IDs) while another validates results and a third generates the final report
Automated review pipelines: a researcher agent fetches data from ORCID (Researcher IDs), a critic agent evaluates quality, and a writer produces the output
Interactive planning: agents negotiate task allocation using ORCID (Researcher IDs) data to make informed decisions about resource distribution
Code generation with live data: an AutoGen coder agent writes scripts that process ORCID (Researcher IDs) responses in a sandboxed execution environment
Example Prompts for ORCID (Researcher IDs) in AutoGen
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your AutoGen agent to start working with ORCID (Researcher IDs) immediately.
"Search the ORCID registry for researchers with the family name 'Einstein'."
"Get the biographical details for ORCID 0000-0002-1825-0097."
"List all research works for ORCID 0000-0003-1415-9265."
Troubleshooting ORCID (Researcher IDs) MCP Server with AutoGen
Common issues when connecting ORCID (Researcher IDs) to AutoGen through Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
McpWorkbench not found
pip install "autogen-ext[mcp]"ORCID (Researcher IDs) + AutoGen FAQ
Common questions about integrating ORCID (Researcher IDs) MCP Server with AutoGen.
How does AutoGen connect to MCP servers?
Can different agents have different MCP tool access?
Does AutoGen support human approval for tool calls?
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