Zenodo MCP Server for CursorGive Cursor instant access to 14 tools to Create Deposition, Delete Deposition, Delete Deposition File, and more
GDPR Free for SubscribersCursor is an AI-first code editor built on VS Code that integrates LLM-powered coding assistance directly into the development workflow. Its Agent mode enables autonomous multi-step coding tasks, and MCP support lets agents access external data sources and APIs during code generation.
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The Zenodo MCP Server for Cursor 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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About Zenodo MCP Server
Connect your Zenodo account to any AI agent to streamline your scientific research workflows and data management through natural conversation.
Cursor's Agent mode turns Zenodo into an in-editor superpower. Ask Cursor to generate code using live data from Zenodo and it fetches, processes, and writes. all in a single agentic loop. 14 tools appear alongside file editing and terminal access, creating a unified development environment grounded in real-time information.
What you can do
- Deposition Management — Create new unpublished depositions, update metadata, and manage your research drafts directly from the AI.
- Record Discovery — Search and list public records across the entire Zenodo database to find relevant research, software, or datasets.
- File Inspection — List all files attached to specific depositions to understand the contents of a research package.
- Metadata Control — Precisely update titles, creators, descriptions, licenses, and access rights for your unpublished work.
- Version Tracking — Retrieve specific deposition details using unique IDs to monitor the status of your submissions.
The Zenodo MCP Server exposes 14 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Cursor in under two minutes — credentials fully managed, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.
All 14 Zenodo tools available for Cursor
When Cursor connects to Zenodo through Vinkius, your AI agent gets direct access to every tool listed below — spanning open-access, research-data, metadata-management, 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.
Create deposition on Zenodo
You can optionally provide metadata. Create a new Zenodo deposition
Delete deposition on Zenodo
Note: Only unpublished depositions can be deleted. Delete an unpublished Zenodo deposition
Delete deposition file on Zenodo
Delete a file from a Zenodo deposition
Discard deposition on Zenodo
Discard edits on a Zenodo deposition
Edit deposition on Zenodo
Edit a published Zenodo deposition
Get deposition on Zenodo
Retrieve a Zenodo deposition by ID
Get record on Zenodo
Retrieve a published Zenodo record by ID
List deposition files on Zenodo
List files in a Zenodo deposition
List depositions on Zenodo
List Zenodo depositions
List records on Zenodo
Search published Zenodo records
New version deposition on Zenodo
Create a new version of a Zenodo deposition
Publish deposition on Zenodo
WARNING: Once published, a deposition cannot be deleted. Publish a Zenodo deposition
Update deposition on Zenodo
Update a Zenodo deposition
Upload deposition file on Zenodo
Upload a text file to a Zenodo deposition
Connect Zenodo to Cursor via MCP
Follow these steps to wire Zenodo into Cursor. The entire setup takes under two minutes — your credentials stay safe behind Vinkius.
Open MCP Settings
Cmd+Shift+P (macOS) or Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) → search "MCP Settings"Add the server config
mcp.json file that opensSave the file
Start using Zenodo
Why Use Cursor with the Zenodo MCP Server
Cursor AI Code Editor provides unique advantages when paired with Zenodo through the Model Context Protocol.
Agent mode turns Cursor into an autonomous coding assistant that can read files, run commands, and call MCP tools without switching context
Cursor's Composer feature can generate entire files using real-time data fetched through MCP. no copy-pasting from external dashboards
MCP tools appear alongside built-in tools like file reading and terminal access, creating a unified agentic environment
VS Code extension compatibility means your existing workflow, keybindings, and extensions all work alongside MCP tools
Zenodo + Cursor Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Cursor combined with the Zenodo MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Code generation with live data: ask Cursor to generate a security report module using live DNS and subdomain data fetched through MCP
Automated documentation: have Cursor query your API's tool schemas and generate TypeScript interfaces or OpenAPI specs automatically
Infrastructure-as-code: Cursor can fetch domain configurations and generate corresponding Terraform or CloudFormation templates
Test scaffolding: ask Cursor to pull real API responses via MCP and generate unit test fixtures from actual data
Example Prompts for Zenodo in Cursor
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Cursor agent to start working with Zenodo immediately.
"Search for public Zenodo records related to 'machine learning in healthcare'."
"Create a new Zenodo deposition for a dataset titled 'Global Temperature Trends 2023'."
"List all files currently attached to my deposition with ID 987654."
Troubleshooting Zenodo MCP Server with Cursor
Common issues when connecting Zenodo to Cursor through Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Tools not appearing in Cursor
Server shows as disconnected
Zenodo + Cursor FAQ
Common questions about integrating Zenodo MCP Server with Cursor.
What is Agent mode and why does it matter for MCP?
Where does Cursor store MCP configuration?
mcp.json file. You can configure servers at the project level (.cursor/mcp.json in your project root) or globally (~/.cursor/mcp.json). Project-level configs take precedence.Can Cursor use MCP tools in inline edits?
How do I verify MCP tools are loaded?
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