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

Name: ORCID (Researcher IDs)
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Classic Setup·json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "orcid-researcher-ids": {
      "url": "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.

GitHub Copilot Agent mode brings ORCID (Researcher IDs) data directly into your VS Code workflow. With a project-scoped config, the entire team shares access to 14 tools. Copilot queries live data, generates typed code, and writes tests from actual API responses, all without leaving the editor.

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 VS Code Copilot 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 VS Code Copilot

When VS Code Copilot 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 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 VS Code Copilot via MCP

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

Create MCP config

Create a .vscode/mcp.json file in your project root

Add the server config

Paste the JSON configuration above

Enable Agent mode

Open GitHub Copilot Chat and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown

Start using ORCID (Researcher IDs)

Ask Copilot: "Using ORCID (Researcher IDs), help me...". 14 tools available

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

GitHub Copilot for Visual Studio Code provides unique advantages when paired with ORCID (Researcher IDs) through the Model Context Protocol.

VS Code is used by over 70% of developers. adding MCP tools to Copilot means your team can leverage external data without leaving their primary editor

Project-scoped MCP configs (`.vscode/mcp.json`) let you commit server configurations to your repository, ensuring the entire team shares the same tool access

Copilot's Agent mode integrates MCP tools seamlessly with file editing, terminal commands, and workspace search in a single agentic loop

GitHub's enterprise compliance and audit features extend to MCP tool usage, providing visibility into how AI interacts with external services

ORCID (Researcher IDs) + VS Code Copilot Use Cases

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

Live API integration: Copilot can query an MCP server, inspect the response schema, and generate typed API client code in the same step

DevSecOps workflows: security teams can give developers access to domain intelligence tools directly in their editor for real-time vulnerability assessment during code review

Data pipeline development: Copilot fetches sample data via MCP and generates transformation scripts, validators, and test fixtures from actual API responses

Documentation generation: Copilot queries available tools and auto-generates README sections, API reference docs, and usage examples

Example Prompts for ORCID (Researcher IDs) in VS Code Copilot

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your VS Code Copilot 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 VS Code Copilot

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

MCP tools not available

Ensure you are in Agent mode in Copilot Chat. MCP tools only appear in Agent mode.

ORCID (Researcher IDs) + VS Code Copilot FAQ

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

Which VS Code version supports MCP?

MCP support requires VS Code 1.99 or later with the GitHub Copilot extension. Ensure both are updated to the latest version. Older versions of Copilot may not expose the Agent mode toggle.

How do I switch to Agent mode?

Open the Copilot Chat panel and look for two mode options: "Ask" and "Agent". Click "Agent" to enable autonomous tool calling. In Ask mode, Copilot provides conversational answers but cannot invoke MCP tools.

Can I restrict which MCP tools Copilot can access?

Yes. VS Code shows a tool consent dialog before any MCP tool is invoked for the first time. You can also configure tool access policies at the organization level through GitHub Copilot settings.

Does MCP work in VS Code Remote or Codespaces?

Yes. MCP servers configured via .vscode/mcp.json work in Remote SSH, WSL, and GitHub Codespaces environments. The MCP connection is established from the remote host, so ensure the server URL is accessible from that environment.