Do I need special credentials to use this MCP?

General metadata retrieval and searching works without special access. However, creating, updating, or deleting DOI records requires Member API authentication with a repository account.

Can I delete any DOI I want?

No. You can only delete DOI records that are currently in a Draft state.

Which AI clients can I use with this MCP?

You can use this MCP with any compatible client, including Claude, Cursor, and Windsurf.

How does the MCP handle DOI updates?

When using the update capability, only the specific attributes you provide will be changed in the existing record.

Can I see how many times a dataset has been used?

Yes. You can use the capability to list events and access usage reports to see citations and other activity linked to a DOI.

Can I search for DOIs using specific metadata queries?

Yes! Use the list_dois capability with the query parameter. You can use OpenSearch query string syntax to search through all metadata fields indexed by DataCite.

How do I see the history of changes for a DOI?

You can use the list_activities capability to retrieve metadata provenance, which shows the history of changes and updates made to records in the DataCite system.

Can I delete any DOI record?

No. According to DataCite rules, only DOIs in the 'Draft' state can be deleted using the delete_doi capability. Registered or Findable DOIs cannot be deleted to ensure the persistence of research citations.

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Connect Datacite Rest 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. Manage and query DOI metadata directly through your agent.

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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 · 12 capabilities

We ship only the actions that matter.

Capability set01 / 03

01-04

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 12 available through DataCite.

01
Create doi
Creates a new DOI record using the JSON:API format. This requires Member API authentication for repository accounts.
02
Delete doi
Removes a DOI record that is currently in a Draft state. This requires Member API authentication.
03
Get doi
Retrieves the full metadata for a specific DOI.
04
Get heartbeat
Checks the current status of the DataCite API.

Capability set02 / 03

05-08

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 12 available through DataCite.

05
List activities
Fetches the metadata provenance to show the history of changes made to a record.
06
List clients
Lists the DataCite Repository accounts available in the network.
07
List events
Retrieves links between DOIs and other resources, such as citations or usage data.
08
List prefixes
Provides a list of available DOI prefixes.

Capability set03 / 03

09-12

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 12 available through DataCite.

09
List reports
Fetches usage reports from the system.
10
Update doi
Updates specific attributes of an existing DOI record. This requires Member API authentication.
11
List dois
Returns a list of DOIs based on your query.
12
List providers
Lists the DataCite Members and Consortium Organizations.

Real work

What teams actually run

Automated Metadata Audits

Your agent can check the provenance of a DOI to ensure metadata accuracy.

Research Discovery

You can ask your agent to find specific datasets using advanced filters like provider or resource type.

Repository Management

Users with Member API access can manage DOI drafts without leaving their AI interface.

Citation Tracking

The AI can identify how a specific resource is being cited across the DataCite network.

Automate a task

Put DataCite 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

DataCite 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 DataCite 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.

Observed, not estimated

1022ms average. Fast in production.

DataCite is checked daily against the live service.

Daily averagePeak 1182ms

Oct 3Today

Fastest day: 824ms
Slowest day: 1182ms
14-day trend: Stable+1%

Connect your client

One URL. Every client.

Activate the Connector, copy your link, and paste it into the client you already use. 12 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 DataCite, so you can see the experience inside your AI.

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

DataCite Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_gcP2JXwaIeyTMI5Ih2DF9df8QmX52WGfuFKGUMLd/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 — DataCite capabilities are ready to use.

Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "datacite-rest-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_gcP2JXwaIeyTMI5Ih2DF9df8QmX52WGfuFKGUMLd/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 DataCite in Claude and other AIs

See all the AI clients this connector works with ↑

Who it's for

Built for the work DataCite owners hand off.

This MCP is built for professionals working within the scholarly communication and research data ecosystem.

01
Researchers
They use the agent to quickly pull metadata and citations for datasets.
02
Data Librarians
They hand off DOI management and metadata verification tasks to the AI.
03
Developers
They use the capability to feed scholarly metadata into automated research pipelines.

FAQ

Questions DataCite owners ask.

01
Do I need special credentials to use this MCP?
General metadata retrieval and searching works without special access. However, creating, updating, or deleting DOI records requires Member API authentication with a repository account.
02
Can I delete any DOI I want?
No. You can only delete DOI records that are currently in a Draft state.
03
Which AI clients can I use with this MCP?
You can use this MCP with any compatible client, including Claude, Cursor, and Windsurf.
04
How does the MCP handle DOI updates?
When using the update capability, only the specific attributes you provide will be changed in the existing record.
05
Can I see how many times a dataset has been used?
Yes. You can use the capability to list events and access usage reports to see citations and other activity linked to a DOI.
06
Can I search for DOIs using specific metadata queries?
Yes! Use the list_dois capability with the query parameter. You can use OpenSearch query string syntax to search through all metadata fields indexed by DataCite.
07
How do I see the history of changes for a DOI?
You can use the list_activities capability to retrieve metadata provenance, which shows the history of changes and updates made to records in the DataCite system.
08
Can I delete any DOI record?
No. According to DataCite rules, only DOIs in the 'Draft' state can be deleted using the delete_doi capability. Registered or Findable DOIs cannot be deleted to ensure the persistence of research citations.

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

Create doi

Delete doi

Get doi

Get heartbeat

05-08

List activities

List clients

List events

List prefixes

09-12

List reports

Update doi

List dois

List providers

What teams actually run

Automated Metadata Audits

Research Discovery

Repository Management

Citation Tracking

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

DataCite Connector

Claude Desktop

Researchers

Data Librarians

Developers

Do I need special credentials to use this MCP?

Can I delete any DOI I want?

Which AI clients can I use with this MCP?

How does the MCP handle DOI updates?

Can I see how many times a dataset has been used?

Can I search for DOIs using specific metadata queries?

How do I see the history of changes for a DOI?

Can I delete any DOI record?

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