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ORCID (Researcher IDs) MCP Server for Claude CodeGive Claude Code instant access to 14 tools to Add Item, Csv Search, Delete Item, and more

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Claude Code is Anthropic's agentic CLI for terminal-first development. Add ORCID (Researcher IDs) 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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claude mcp add orcid-researcher-ids --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
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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.

Claude Code registers ORCID (Researcher IDs) as an MCP server in a single terminal command. Once connected, Claude Code discovers all 14 tools at runtime and can call them headlessly. ideal for CI/CD pipelines, cron jobs, and automated workflows where ORCID (Researcher IDs) data drives decisions without human intervention.

What you can do

  • Registry Search — Perform standard or expanded Solr searches to find researchers by name, institution, or keywords using search and expanded_search.
  • Profile Summaries — Retrieve complete researcher records, including biographical details and activity summaries, via get_record and get_activities.
  • Works & Funding — Inspect specific research outputs and funding history using get_works or drill down into specific items with get_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_item and update_item (requires Member API).

The ORCID (Researcher IDs) MCP Server exposes 14 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 14 ORCID (Researcher IDs) tools available for Claude Code

When Claude Code 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

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

Csv search on ORCID (Researcher IDs)

Search the ORCID registry and return CSV data

delete

Delete item on ORCID (Researcher IDs)

Requires Member API access token. Delete an item from an ORCID record (Member API only)

expanded

Expanded search on ORCID (Researcher IDs)

Search the ORCID registry (Expanded)

get

Get activities on ORCID (Researcher IDs)

Get summary of all activities for an ORCID record

get

Get person on ORCID (Researcher IDs)

Get biographical section of an ORCID record

get

Get record on ORCID (Researcher IDs)

Get full summary of an ORCID record

get

Get section item on ORCID (Researcher IDs)

Get full details for a specific item in an ORCID record

get

Get summary on ORCID (Researcher IDs)

Requires Member API access token. Get validated trust markers (Member API only)

get

Get works on ORCID (Researcher IDs)

Get summary of research works for an ORCID record

register

Register webhook on ORCID (Researcher IDs)

Requires /webhook scope. Register a webhook for an ORCID record (Premium Member API only)

action

Search on ORCID (Researcher IDs)

Search the ORCID registry (Standard)

unregister

Unregister webhook on ORCID (Researcher IDs)

Unregister a webhook for an ORCID record (Premium Member API only)

update

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 Claude Code via MCP

Follow these steps to wire ORCID (Researcher IDs) into Claude Code. The entire setup takes under two minutes — your credentials stay safe behind Vinkius.

01

Install Claude Code

Run npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code if not already installed
02

Add the MCP Server

Run the command above in your terminal
03

Verify the connection

Run claude mcp to list connected servers, or type /mcp inside a session
04

Start using ORCID (Researcher IDs)

Ask Claude: "Using ORCID (Researcher IDs), show me...". 14 tools are ready

Why Use Claude Code with the ORCID (Researcher IDs) MCP Server

Claude Code provides unique advantages when paired with ORCID (Researcher IDs) through the Model Context Protocol.

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Single-command setup: `claude mcp add` registers the server instantly. no config files to edit or applications to restart

02

Terminal-native workflow means MCP tools integrate seamlessly into shell scripts, CI/CD pipelines, and automated DevOps tasks

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Claude Code runs headlessly, enabling unattended batch processing using ORCID (Researcher IDs) tools in cron jobs or deployment scripts

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Built by the same team that created the MCP protocol, ensuring first-class compatibility and the fastest adoption of new protocol features

ORCID (Researcher IDs) + Claude Code Use Cases

Practical scenarios where Claude Code combined with the ORCID (Researcher IDs) MCP Server delivers measurable value.

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CI/CD integration: embed ORCID (Researcher IDs) tool calls in your deployment pipeline to validate configurations or fetch secrets before shipping

02

Headless batch processing: schedule Claude Code to query ORCID (Researcher IDs) nightly and generate reports without human intervention

03

Shell scripting: pipe ORCID (Researcher IDs) outputs into other CLI tools for data transformation, filtering, and aggregation

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Infrastructure monitoring: run Claude Code in a cron job to query ORCID (Researcher IDs) status endpoints and alert on anomalies

Example Prompts for ORCID (Researcher IDs) in Claude Code

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Claude Code agent to start working with ORCID (Researcher IDs) immediately.

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"Search the ORCID registry for researchers with the family name 'Einstein'."

02

"Get the biographical details for ORCID 0000-0002-1825-0097."

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"List all research works for ORCID 0000-0003-1415-9265."

Troubleshooting ORCID (Researcher IDs) MCP Server with Claude Code

Common issues when connecting ORCID (Researcher IDs) to Claude Code through Vinkius, and how to resolve them.

01

Command not found: claude

Ensure Claude Code is installed globally: npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code
02

Connection timeout

Check your internet connection and verify the Edge URL is reachable

ORCID (Researcher IDs) + Claude Code FAQ

Common questions about integrating ORCID (Researcher IDs) MCP Server with Claude Code.

01

How do I add an MCP server to Claude Code?

Run claude mcp add --transport http "" in your terminal. Claude Code registers the server and discovers all tools immediately.
02

Can Claude Code run MCP tools in headless mode?

Yes. Claude Code supports non-interactive execution, making it ideal for scripts, cron jobs, and CI/CD pipelines that need MCP tool access.
03

How do I list all connected MCP servers?

Run claude mcp in your terminal to see all registered servers and their status, or type /mcp inside an active Claude Code session.

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