ORCID (Researcher IDs) MCP Server for Mastra AIGive Mastra AI instant access to 14 tools to Add Item, Csv Search, Delete Item, and more
Mastra AI is a TypeScript-native agent framework built for modern web stacks. Connect ORCID (Researcher IDs) through Vinkius and Mastra agents discover all tools automatically. type-safe, streaming-ready, and deployable anywhere Node.js runs.
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The ORCID (Researcher IDs) MCP Server for Mastra AI is a standout in the Knowledge Management category — giving your AI agent 14 tools to work with, ready to go from day one.
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import { Agent } from "@mastra/core/agent";
import { createMCPClient } from "@mastra/mcp";
import { openai } from "@ai-sdk/openai";
async function main() {
// Your Vinkius token. get it at cloud.vinkius.com
const mcpClient = await createMCPClient({
servers: {
"orcid-researcher-ids": {
url: "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp",
},
},
});
const tools = await mcpClient.getTools();
const agent = new Agent({
name: "ORCID (Researcher IDs) Agent",
instructions:
"You help users interact with ORCID (Researcher IDs) " +
"using 14 tools.",
model: openai("gpt-4o"),
tools,
});
const result = await agent.generate(
"What can I do with ORCID (Researcher IDs)?"
);
console.log(result.text);
}
main();
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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.
Mastra's agent abstraction provides a clean separation between LLM logic and ORCID (Researcher IDs) tool infrastructure. Connect 14 tools through Vinkius and use Mastra's built-in workflow engine to chain tool calls with conditional logic, retries, and parallel execution. deployable to any Node.js host in one command.
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 Mastra AI 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 Mastra AI
When Mastra AI 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 Mastra AI via MCP
Follow these steps to wire ORCID (Researcher IDs) into Mastra AI. The entire setup takes under two minutes — your credentials stay safe behind Vinkius.
Install dependencies
npm install @mastra/core @mastra/mcp @ai-sdk/openaiReplace the token
[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your Vinkius tokenRun the agent
agent.ts and run with npx tsx agent.tsExplore tools
Why Use Mastra AI with the ORCID (Researcher IDs) MCP Server
Mastra AI provides unique advantages when paired with ORCID (Researcher IDs) through the Model Context Protocol.
Mastra's agent abstraction provides a clean separation between LLM logic and tool infrastructure. add ORCID (Researcher IDs) without touching business code
Built-in workflow engine chains MCP tool calls with conditional logic, retries, and parallel execution for complex automation
TypeScript-native: full type inference for every ORCID (Researcher IDs) tool response with IDE autocomplete and compile-time checks
One-command deployment to any Node.js host. Vercel, Railway, Fly.io, or your own infrastructure
ORCID (Researcher IDs) + Mastra AI Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Mastra AI combined with the ORCID (Researcher IDs) MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Automated workflows: build multi-step agents that query ORCID (Researcher IDs), process results, and trigger downstream actions in a typed pipeline
SaaS integrations: embed ORCID (Researcher IDs) as a first-class tool in your product's AI features with Mastra's clean agent API
Background jobs: schedule Mastra agents to query ORCID (Researcher IDs) on a cron and store results in your database automatically
Multi-agent systems: create specialist agents that collaborate using ORCID (Researcher IDs) tools alongside other MCP servers
Example Prompts for ORCID (Researcher IDs) in Mastra AI
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Mastra AI 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 Mastra AI
Common issues when connecting ORCID (Researcher IDs) to Mastra AI through Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
createMCPClient not exported
npm install @mastra/mcpORCID (Researcher IDs) + Mastra AI FAQ
Common questions about integrating ORCID (Researcher IDs) MCP Server with Mastra AI.
How does Mastra AI connect to MCP servers?
MCPClient with the server URL and pass it to your agent. Mastra discovers all tools and makes them available with full TypeScript types.Can Mastra agents use tools from multiple servers?
Does Mastra support workflow orchestration?
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