Zenodo MCP Server for WindsurfGive Windsurf instant access to 14 tools to Create Deposition, Delete Deposition, Delete Deposition File, and more

Name: Zenodo
Price: 29 USD
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Author: Vinkius

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Windsurf brings agentic AI coding to a purpose-built IDE. Connect Zenodo through Vinkius and Cascade will auto-discover every tool. ask questions, generate code, and act on live data without leaving your editor.

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Classic Setup·json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "zenodo": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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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.

Windsurf's Cascade agent chains multiple Zenodo tool calls autonomously. query data, analyze results, and generate code in a single agentic session. Paste Vinkius Edge URL, reload, and all 14 tools are immediately available. Real-time tool feedback appears inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor.

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Deposition Management — Create new unpublished depositions, update metadata, and manage your research drafts directly from the AI.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Metadata Control — Precisely update titles, creators, descriptions, licenses, and access rights for your unpublished work.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 Windsurf 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 Windsurf

When Windsurf 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

Create deposition on Zenodo

You can optionally provide metadata. Create a new Zenodo deposition

delete

Delete deposition on Zenodo

Note: Only unpublished depositions can be deleted. Delete an unpublished Zenodo deposition

delete

Delete deposition file on Zenodo

Delete a file from a Zenodo deposition

discard

Discard deposition on Zenodo

Discard edits on a Zenodo deposition

edit

Edit deposition on Zenodo

Edit a published Zenodo deposition

get

Get deposition on Zenodo

Retrieve a Zenodo deposition by ID

get

Get record on Zenodo

Retrieve a published Zenodo record by ID

list

List deposition files on Zenodo

List files in a Zenodo deposition

list

List depositions on Zenodo

List Zenodo depositions

list

List records on Zenodo

Search published Zenodo records

new

New version deposition on Zenodo

Create a new version of a Zenodo deposition

publish

Publish deposition on Zenodo

WARNING: Once published, a deposition cannot be deleted. Publish a Zenodo deposition

update

Update deposition on Zenodo

Update a Zenodo deposition

upload

Upload deposition file on Zenodo

Upload a text file to a Zenodo deposition

Connect Zenodo to Windsurf via MCP

Follow these steps to wire Zenodo into Windsurf. The entire setup takes under two minutes — your credentials stay safe behind Vinkius.

Open MCP Settings

Go to Settings → MCP Configuration or press Cmd+Shift+P and search "MCP"

Add the server

Paste the JSON configuration above into mcp_config.json

Save and reload

Windsurf will detect the new server automatically

Start using Zenodo

Open Cascade and ask: "Using Zenodo, help me...". 14 tools available

Why Use Windsurf with the Zenodo MCP Server

Windsurf provides unique advantages when paired with Zenodo through the Model Context Protocol.

Windsurf's Cascade agent autonomously chains multiple tool calls in sequence, solving complex multi-step tasks without manual intervention

Purpose-built for agentic workflows. Cascade understands context across your entire codebase and integrates MCP tools natively

JSON-based configuration means zero code changes: paste a URL, reload, and all 14 tools are immediately available

Real-time tool feedback is displayed inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor without switching contexts

Zenodo + Windsurf Use Cases

Practical scenarios where Windsurf combined with the Zenodo MCP Server delivers measurable value.

Automated code generation: ask Cascade to fetch data from Zenodo and generate models, types, or handlers based on real API responses

Live debugging: query Zenodo tools mid-session to inspect production data while debugging without leaving the editor

Documentation generation: pull schema information from Zenodo and have Cascade generate comprehensive API docs automatically

Rapid prototyping: combine Zenodo data with Cascade's code generation to scaffold entire features in minutes

Example Prompts for Zenodo in Windsurf

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Windsurf 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 Windsurf

Common issues when connecting Zenodo to Windsurf through Vinkius, and how to resolve them.

Server not connecting

Check Settings → MCP for the server status. Try toggling it off and on.

Zenodo + Windsurf FAQ

Common questions about integrating Zenodo MCP Server with Windsurf.

How does Windsurf discover MCP tools?

Windsurf reads the mcp_config.json file on startup and connects to each configured server via Streamable HTTP. Tools are listed in the MCP panel and available to Cascade automatically.

Can Cascade chain multiple MCP tool calls?

Yes. Cascade is an agentic system. it can plan and execute multi-step workflows, calling several tools in sequence to accomplish complex tasks without manual prompting between steps.

Does Windsurf support multiple MCP servers?

Yes. Add as many servers as needed in mcp_config.json. Each server's tools appear in the MCP panel and Cascade can use tools from different servers in a single flow.