Zenodo MCP Server for Pydantic AIGive Pydantic AI instant access to 14 tools to Create Deposition, Delete Deposition, Delete Deposition File, and more
Pydantic AI brings type-safe agent development to Python with first-class MCP support. Connect Zenodo through Vinkius and every tool is automatically validated against Pydantic schemas. catch errors at build time, not in production.
Ask AI about this MCP Server for Pydantic AI
The Zenodo MCP Server for Pydantic AI 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
import asyncio
from pydantic_ai import Agent
from pydantic_ai.mcp import MCPServerHTTP
async def main():
# Your Vinkius token. get it at cloud.vinkius.com
server = MCPServerHTTP(url="https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp")
agent = Agent(
model="openai:gpt-4o",
mcp_servers=[server],
system_prompt=(
"You are an assistant with access to Zenodo "
"(14 tools)."
),
)
result = await agent.run(
"What tools are available in Zenodo?"
)
print(result.data)
asyncio.run(main())
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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.
Pydantic AI validates every Zenodo tool response against typed schemas, catching data inconsistencies at build time. Connect 14 tools through Vinkius and switch between OpenAI, Anthropic, or Gemini without changing your integration code. full type safety, structured output guarantees, and dependency injection for testable agents.
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- Deposition Management — Create new unpublished depositions, update metadata, and manage your research drafts directly from the AI.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- Metadata Control — Precisely update titles, creators, descriptions, licenses, and access rights for your unpublished work.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 Pydantic AI 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 Pydantic AI
When Pydantic AI 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 Pydantic AI via MCP
Follow these steps to wire Zenodo into Pydantic AI. The entire setup takes under two minutes — your credentials stay safe behind Vinkius.
Install Pydantic AI
pip install pydantic-aiReplace the token
[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your Vinkius tokenRun the agent
agent.py and run: python agent.pyExplore tools
Why Use Pydantic AI with the Zenodo MCP Server
Pydantic AI provides unique advantages when paired with Zenodo through the Model Context Protocol.
Full type safety: every MCP tool response is validated against Pydantic models, catching data inconsistencies before they reach your application
Model-agnostic architecture. switch between OpenAI, Anthropic, or Gemini without changing your Zenodo integration code
Structured output guarantee: Pydantic AI ensures tool results conform to defined schemas, eliminating runtime type errors
Dependency injection system cleanly separates your Zenodo connection logic from agent behavior for testable, maintainable code
Zenodo + Pydantic AI Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Pydantic AI combined with the Zenodo MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Type-safe data pipelines: query Zenodo with guaranteed response schemas, feeding validated data into downstream processing
API orchestration: chain multiple Zenodo tool calls with Pydantic validation at each step to ensure data integrity end-to-end
Production monitoring: build validated alert agents that query Zenodo and output structured, schema-compliant notifications
Testing and QA: use Pydantic AI's dependency injection to mock Zenodo responses and write comprehensive agent tests
Example Prompts for Zenodo in Pydantic AI
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Pydantic AI 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 Pydantic AI
Common issues when connecting Zenodo to Pydantic AI through Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
MCPServerHTTP not found
pip install --upgrade pydantic-aiZenodo + Pydantic AI FAQ
Common questions about integrating Zenodo MCP Server with Pydantic AI.
How does Pydantic AI discover MCP tools?
MCPServerHTTP instance with the server URL. Pydantic AI connects, discovers all tools, and generates typed Python interfaces automatically.Does Pydantic AI validate MCP tool responses?
Can I switch LLM providers without changing MCP code?
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