ORCID (Researcher IDs) MCP Server for Google ADKGive Google ADK instant access to 14 tools to Add Item, Csv Search, Delete Item, and more
Google Agent Development Kit (ADK) is Google's framework for building production AI agents. Add ORCID (Researcher IDs) as an MCP tool provider through Vinkius and your ADK agents can call every tool with full schema introspection.
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The ORCID (Researcher IDs) MCP Server for Google ADK 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
from google.adk.agents import Agent
from google.adk.tools.mcp_tool import McpToolset
from google.adk.tools.mcp_tool.mcp_session_manager import (
StreamableHTTPConnectionParams,
)
# Your Vinkius token. get it at cloud.vinkius.com
mcp_tools = McpToolset(
connection_params=StreamableHTTPConnectionParams(
url="https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp",
)
)
agent = Agent(
model="gemini-2.5-pro",
name="orcid_researcher_ids_agent",
instruction=(
"You help users interact with ORCID (Researcher IDs) "
"using 14 available tools."
),
tools=[mcp_tools],
)
* 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.
Google ADK natively supports ORCID (Researcher IDs) as an MCP tool provider. declare Vinkius Edge URL and the framework handles discovery, validation, and execution automatically. Combine 14 tools with Gemini's long-context reasoning for complex multi-tool workflows, with production-ready session management and evaluation built in.
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 Google ADK 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 Google ADK
When Google ADK 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 Google ADK via MCP
Follow these steps to wire ORCID (Researcher IDs) into Google ADK. The entire setup takes under two minutes — your credentials stay safe behind Vinkius.
Install Google ADK
pip install google-adkReplace the token
[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your Vinkius tokenCreate the agent
Explore tools
Why Use Google ADK with the ORCID (Researcher IDs) MCP Server
Google ADK provides unique advantages when paired with ORCID (Researcher IDs) through the Model Context Protocol.
Google ADK natively supports MCP tool servers. declare a tool provider and the framework handles discovery, validation, and execution
Built on Gemini models, ADK provides long-context reasoning ideal for complex multi-tool workflows with ORCID (Researcher IDs)
Production-ready features like session management, evaluation, and deployment come built-in. not bolted on
Seamless integration with Google Cloud services means you can combine ORCID (Researcher IDs) tools with BigQuery, Vertex AI, and Cloud Functions
ORCID (Researcher IDs) + Google ADK Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Google ADK combined with the ORCID (Researcher IDs) MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Enterprise data agents: ADK agents query ORCID (Researcher IDs) and cross-reference results with internal databases for comprehensive analysis
Multi-modal workflows: combine ORCID (Researcher IDs) tool responses with Gemini's vision and language capabilities in a single agent
Automated compliance checks: schedule ADK agents to query ORCID (Researcher IDs) regularly and flag policy violations or configuration drift
Internal tool platforms: build self-service agent platforms where teams connect their own MCP servers including ORCID (Researcher IDs)
Example Prompts for ORCID (Researcher IDs) in Google ADK
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Google ADK 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 Google ADK
Common issues when connecting ORCID (Researcher IDs) to Google ADK through Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
McpToolset not found
pip install --upgrade google-adkORCID (Researcher IDs) + Google ADK FAQ
Common questions about integrating ORCID (Researcher IDs) MCP Server with Google ADK.
How does Google ADK connect to MCP servers?
Can ADK agents use multiple MCP servers?
Which Gemini models work best with MCP tools?
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