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Name: OSTI (DOE Scientific Research) MCP Server
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Learn how to connect OSTI (DOE Scientific Research) to VS Code Copilot and start using 6 AI agent tools in minutes. Fully managed, enterprise secure, and ready to use without writing a single line of code.

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What is the OSTI (DOE Scientific Research) MCP Server?

Connect to the Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI) to query the US Department of Energy's vast research output. This MCP server allows AI agents to navigate millions of research records and datasets through natural conversation.

What you can do

Research Search — Query OSTI.GOV for publications, reports, and conference papers using authors, titles, or specific identifiers.
Dataset Discovery — Search the DOE Data Explorer specifically for scientific datasets and retrieve detailed metadata for data-driven insights.
Record Inspection — Fetch comprehensive bibliographic data and full-text availability for specific records using unique OSTI IDs.
DOI Management — Reserve and submit Digital Object Identifiers (DOIs) via the E-Link API for DOE-funded scientific research and data.
Advanced Filtering — Narrow down results by sponsoring organization, research organization, or specific publication date ranges.

How it works

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(Optional) Enter your OSTI E-Link Token for DOI reservation and submission features
Start searching and analyzing scientific data directly from Claude, Cursor, or any MCP client

Who is this for?

Researchers & Academics — quickly find relevant DOE-funded literature and datasets without manual portal searching
Data Scientists — discover and inspect metadata for scientific datasets to fuel analysis and modeling
Grant Administrators — manage DOI registrations and verify record submissions for funded projects

Built-in capabilities (6)

get_data_explorer_record

Get a single DOE Data Explorer record by ID

get_osti_record

Get a single OSTI.GOV record by ID

reserve_doi

Requires minimal metadata. Reserve a DOI via E-Link API

search_data_explorer_records

Search DOE Data Explorer records (datasets)

search_osti_records

Search OSTI.GOV records

submit_record

Submit/Update a record and register DOI via E-Link API

Why VS Code Copilot?

GitHub Copilot Agent mode brings OSTI (DOE Scientific Research) data directly into your VS Code workflow. With a project-scoped config, the entire team shares access to 6 tools. Copilot queries live data, generates typed code, and writes tests from actual API responses, all without leaving the editor.

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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
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Project-scoped MCP configs (.vscode/mcp.json) let you commit server configurations to your repository, ensuring the entire team shares the same tool access
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Copilot's Agent mode integrates MCP tools seamlessly with file editing, terminal commands, and workspace search in a single agentic loop
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GitHub's enterprise compliance and audit features extend to MCP tool usage, providing visibility into how AI interacts with external services

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OSTI (DOE Scientific Research) in VS Code Copilot

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Why teams choose Vinkius for OSTI (DOE Scientific Research) in VS Code Copilot

The OSTI (DOE Scientific Research) MCP Server runs on Vinkius-managed infrastructure inside AWS — a purpose-built runtime with per-request V8 isolates, Ed25519 signed audit chains, and sub-40ms cold starts. All 6 tools execute in hardened sandboxes optimized for native MCP execution.

Your AI agents in VS Code Copilot only access the data you authorize, with DLP that blocks sensitive information from ever reaching the model, kill switch for instant shutdown, and up to 60% token savings. Enterprise-grade infrastructure, zero maintenance.

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How Vinkius secures
OSTI (DOE Scientific Research) for VS Code Copilot

Every tool call from VS Code Copilot to the OSTI (DOE Scientific Research) MCP Server is protected by DLP redaction, cryptographic audit chains, V8 sandbox isolation, kill switch, and financial circuit breakers.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How can I search for research papers by a specific author?

You can use the search_osti_records tool and provide the author's name in the author parameter. The agent will return a list of matching records from the OSTI.GOV repository.

What is the difference between searching OSTI records and Data Explorer records?

Use search_osti_records for general research information like publications and reports. Use search_data_explorer_records specifically when you are looking for scientific datasets.

Can I reserve a DOI for my research before it is public?

Yes, if you have an E-Link token, you can use the reserve_doi action. You'll need to provide the title, product type, and your site ownership code.

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.