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Use FamilySearch API with your AI.

Connect your account once and let the AI you already use work with it, without building another integration. Manage genealogical research. audit persons, pedigrees, and records via AI.

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

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Complete set · 6 capabilities

The complete FamilySearch API capability set.

These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with FamilySearch API.

Capability set01 / 02

01-03

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 6 available through FamilySearch API.

  1. 01

    Get person memories

    Get memories (photos, stories) associated with a person

  2. 02

    List historical collections

    List historical record collections available on FamilySearch

  3. 03

    Check API status

    Check if the FamilySearch API is operational

Capability set02 / 02

04-06

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 6 available through FamilySearch API.

  1. 04

    Get person details

    Get full details for a specific person in the family tree by ID

  2. 05

    Get person pedigree

    Get the ancestry (pedigree) for a specific person

  3. 06

    Search persons

    Search for persons in the FamilySearch Family Tree

Observed, not estimated

905ms average. Fast in production.

FamilySearch API is checked daily against the live service.

Daily averagePeak 1238ms
Aug 20Today
Fastest day
686ms
Slowest day
1238ms
14-day trend
Stable0%

Connect your client

One URL. Every client.

Activate the Connector, copy your link, and paste it into the client you already use. 6 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 FamilySearch API, so you can see the experience inside your AI.

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

FamilySearch API Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_NBvLpXdOI5ehLMBDuWXjBbjUwW8SLFHFZoz8epVV/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

  1. 1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
  2. 2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
  3. 3Click Add and start a new chat — FamilySearch API capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "familysearch-api-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_NBvLpXdOI5ehLMBDuWXjBbjUwW8SLFHFZoz8epVV/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

FAQ

Questions FamilySearch API owners ask.

  • 01

    How do I find my FamilySearch Access Token?

    Log in to the FamilySearch Developer portal, and you can generate a Personal Access Token or use the OAuth flow to obtain one. Copy and paste it below.

  • 02

    Can the agent show my family tree?

    Yes. Use the get_person_pedigree capability providing a starting person ID. Your agent will return the ancestry chart metadata instantly.

  • 03

    Are photos and stories included?

    Yes. The get_person_memories capability retrieves any photos, stories, and documents (memories) associated with a specified person in the tree.

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