Is this just a better search engine for art?

No. It's much more structured. Instead of just returning links, your agent uses the MCP to fetch specific, verifiable data points like exact dimensions, artist biographies, and historical movement details. It gives you structured data, not just search results.

Can I find information on specific art movements?

Yes. You can use the MCP to list all available art movements and then pull detailed information on any genre, such as Impressionism or Pop Art, including its history and key artists.

Does this work with all AI clients?

The MCP is designed to work with any compatible AI client, including Claude, Cursor, and Windsurf. You connect once to the Vinkius catalog, and the capability becomes available to your agent.

What kind of data can I get on an artist?

You can get a complete profile for an artist. This includes their biography, birth dates, and a list of their notable artworks.

How do I find information about a specific art movement like Cubism?

Use the search_artsy capability with 'Cubism' and set the type to 'gene'. This will retrieve the specific entry for that art movement, including descriptions and related artworks.

Can I search for artworks by a specific artist?

Yes! Use the search_artsy capability with the artist's name. You can then use the get_artist_details capability with their ID to see their full profile and explore their body of work.

Is information about current art shows available?

Absolutely. Use the list_shows capability to retrieve a list of current and upcoming art shows globally, including their locations and participating artists.

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Connect Artsy to ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini

Set it up once and it works in ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, and any other client you love. It all runs safely in the background, so you can relax and focus on what really matters. Turn your AI agent into a professional art historian.

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Works with modern AI clients that support MCP, including ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, and more.

Your AI does the work. We keep it safe and sound.

No other AI tool gives you this. Your workflow runs in the client you already love, your account stays protected, and you decide what the agent can and cannot do. It is the whole reason to make the switch.

Each Connector lives inside our infrastructure, the same place where your workflow runs. The three things below are already part of it, working quietly in the background so you never have to think about them. Nothing to add, nothing to set up, nothing to worry about.

V8 Isolate01

Each Connector runs inside its own sealed environment.

Each Connector runs inside its own sealed V8 runtime — no access to your files, your system, or other servers. A Connector never sees past its own request.

Kill Switch02

One switch stops every agent. Instantly.

One action deactivates every Connector, revokes every token, and ends every session at once. AI Governance keeps the record.

FinOps per User03

Spending limits that pause instead of surprise.

Every user keeps their own connections and credentials, isolated from everyone else. Anything that would cross your spending limit is held for your approval, not billed.

Three controls, built into the layer your AI connects through.

Curated set · 8 capabilities

We ship only the actions that matter.

Capability set01 / 02

01-04

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 8 available through Artsy.

01
List artworks
Use this capability to pull a list of artworks based on specific criteria.
02
List shows
This capability fetches a list of current or upcoming art shows.
03
Get artist details
Get a complete profile, including biography and key details, for a specific artist.
04
Get artwork details
Retrieve precise technical information, dimensions, and descriptions for a single artwork.

Capability set02 / 02

05-08

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 8 available through Artsy.

05
Get gene details
This capability provides detailed information about an art movement or category, like Cubism or Pop Art.
06
Search artsy
Perform a broad search across the entire Artsy database for any keyword or concept.
07
List fairs
Get a list of major global art fairs and exhibitions.
08
List genes
Use this capability to list all available art movements or categories in the database.

Real work

What teams actually run

Writing an Art History Article

Ask the agent to pull details on a specific art movement, then use that data to write a comprehensive section on the topic.

Curating a Museum Exhibit

Use the MCP to list artworks by a specific style or movement, helping you build a cohesive collection list.

Market Intelligence Briefing

Check the list of major art fairs to plan travel or networking events for the coming quarter.

Identifying an Unknown Piece

Provide a description and let the agent search the database to find similar artworks or the artist's profile.

Automate a task

Put Artsy to work on one thing.

Step-by-step automations your AI runs through this Connector: the workflow, the prompts to start with, and the exact capabilities behind each move.

One connector, every AI

Artsy works with the most popular AI clients.

These are the most popular clients, each with a step-by-step guide: one link, set up once, with governance and visibility built in. And because everything runs on the MCP standard, the same connection also works in any other compatible client — nothing to rebuild.

Building your own app? The connector is yours to use.

You don't need a client to put Artsy to work: the same hosted connection plugs into your own applications and agent code, with the same governance on every request. Build with it, chat with it — one connection for both.

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934ms average. Fast in production.

Artsy is checked daily against the live service.

Daily averagePeak 1111ms

Oct 3Today

Fastest day: 703ms
Slowest day: 1111ms
14-day trend: Slowing+24%

Connect your client

One URL. Every client.

Activate the Connector, copy your link, and paste it into the client you already use. 8 capabilities arrive ready to run.

Preview access · not provider authentication

The vk_preview_* token belongs to Vinkius preview infrastructure. It lets Claude discover and display the capabilities of Artsy, so you can see the experience inside your AI.

It does not authenticate your account with Artsy. Actions requiring credentials or live account data may not run until you activate the Connector and authorize the service.

Artsy Connector

You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_cYPK5v9KcsDArnP0q4wD3nnYyCgTZkREVodeXXUh/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
3Click Add and start a new chat — Artsy capabilities are ready to use.

Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "artsy-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_cYPK5v9KcsDArnP0q4wD3nnYyCgTZkREVodeXXUh/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Claude
ChatGPT
Cursor
VS Code
Windsurf
Claude Code
JetBrains
Cline

Step-by-step instructions for each client are in the guide. How to connect

Guided setup for Claude? Set up Artsy in Claude and other AIs

See all the AI clients this connector works with ↑

Who it's for

Built for the work Artsy owners hand off.

This MCP is essential for anyone who needs deep, structured art data. If your work involves visual culture, art history, or high-end content creation, this capability gives your AI agent the necessary intelligence. It moves beyond simple image searches and provides verifiable metadata.

01
Art Collectors
Find the history and technical details of favorite artworks to inform purchases.
02
Academic Researchers
Explore the nuances of art movements and artist profiles for academic papers.
03
Content Creators
Retrieve high-quality art descriptions and metadata for articles, videos, and media.
04
Gallery Professionals
Stay updated on global shows and fairs for organizational planning and marketing.

FAQ

Questions Artsy owners ask.

01
Is this just a better search engine for art?
No. It's much more structured. Instead of just returning links, your agent uses the MCP to fetch specific, verifiable data points like exact dimensions, artist biographies, and historical movement details. It gives you structured data, not just search results.
02
Can I find information on specific art movements?
Yes. You can use the MCP to list all available art movements and then pull detailed information on any genre, such as Impressionism or Pop Art, including its history and key artists.
03
Does this work with all AI clients?
The MCP is designed to work with any compatible AI client, including Claude, Cursor, and Windsurf. You connect once to the Vinkius catalog, and the capability becomes available to your agent.
04
What kind of data can I get on an artist?
You can get a complete profile for an artist. This includes their biography, birth dates, and a list of their notable artworks.
05
How do I find information about a specific art movement like Cubism?
Use the search_artsy capability with 'Cubism' and set the type to 'gene'. This will retrieve the specific entry for that art movement, including descriptions and related artworks.
06
Can I search for artworks by a specific artist?
Yes! Use the search_artsy capability with the artist's name. You can then use the get_artist_details capability with their ID to see their full profile and explore their body of work.
07
Is information about current art shows available?
Absolutely. Use the list_shows capability to retrieve a list of current and upcoming art shows globally, including their locations and participating artists.

Explore

Your AI does the work. We keep it safe and sound.

Each Connector runs inside its own sealed environment.

One switch stops every agent. Instantly.

Spending limits that pause instead of surprise.

We ship only the actions that matter.

01-04

List artworks

List shows

Get artist details

Get artwork details

05-08

Get gene details

Search artsy

List fairs

List genes

What teams actually run

Writing an Art History Article

Curating a Museum Exhibit

Market Intelligence Briefing

Identifying an Unknown Piece

Building your own app? The connector is yours to use.

Artsy Connector

Claude Desktop

Art Collectors

Academic Researchers

Content Creators

Gallery Professionals

Is this just a better search engine for art?

Can I find information on specific art movements?

Does this work with all AI clients?

What kind of data can I get on an artist?

How do I find information about a specific art movement like Cubism?

Can I search for artworks by a specific artist?

Is information about current art shows available?

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