ORCID (Researcher IDs) MCP Server for ClineGive Cline instant access to 14 tools to Add Item, Csv Search, Delete Item, and more
Cline is an autonomous AI coding agent inside VS Code that plans, executes, and iterates on tasks. Wire ORCID (Researcher IDs) through Vinkius and Cline gains direct access to every tool. from data retrieval to workflow automation. without leaving the terminal.
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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.
Cline operates autonomously inside VS Code. it reads your codebase, plans a strategy, and executes multi-step tasks including ORCID (Researcher IDs) tool calls without waiting for prompts between steps. Connect 14 tools through Vinkius and Cline can fetch data, generate code, and commit changes in a single autonomous run.
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 Cline 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 Cline
When Cline 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 Cline via MCP
Follow these steps to wire ORCID (Researcher IDs) into Cline. The entire setup takes under two minutes — your credentials stay safe behind Vinkius.
Open Cline MCP Settings
Add remote server
Enable the server
Start using ORCID (Researcher IDs)
Why Use Cline with the ORCID (Researcher IDs) MCP Server
Cline provides unique advantages when paired with ORCID (Researcher IDs) through the Model Context Protocol.
Cline operates autonomously. it reads your codebase, plans a strategy, and executes multi-step tasks including MCP tool calls without step-by-step prompts
Runs inside VS Code, so you get MCP tool access alongside your existing extensions, terminal, and version control in a single window
Cline can create, edit, and delete files based on MCP tool responses, enabling end-to-end automation from data retrieval to code generation
Transparent execution: every tool call and file change is shown in Cline's activity log for full visibility and approval before committing
ORCID (Researcher IDs) + Cline Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Cline combined with the ORCID (Researcher IDs) MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Autonomous feature building: tell Cline to fetch data from ORCID (Researcher IDs) and scaffold a complete module with types, handlers, and tests
Codebase refactoring: use ORCID (Researcher IDs) tools to validate live data while Cline restructures your code to match updated schemas
Automated testing: Cline fetches real responses from ORCID (Researcher IDs) and generates snapshot tests or mocks based on actual payloads
Incident response: query ORCID (Researcher IDs) for real-time status and let Cline generate hotfix patches based on the findings
Example Prompts for ORCID (Researcher IDs) in Cline
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Cline 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 Cline
Common issues when connecting ORCID (Researcher IDs) to Cline through Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
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ORCID (Researcher IDs) + Cline FAQ
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