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Connect FamilySearch API 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 genealogical researcher.

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

ChatGPTClaudeCursorPerplexityGeminiMicrosoft CopilotRaycastMeta AI

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.

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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.

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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 · 6 capabilities

We ship only the actions that matter.

Capability set01 / 02

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3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 6 available through FamilySearch API.

  1. 01

    Get person memories

    This capability retrieves photos and stories linked to a specific person. It helps your agent find visual or narrative assets in the FamilySearch archive.

  2. 02

    List historical collections

    This capability lists the different historical record collections available on the platform. Use it to see what types of archives your agent can access.

  3. 03

    Check API status

    This capability checks if the FamilySearch API is currently online. It is a quick way to verify the connection is active.

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3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 6 available through FamilySearch API.

  1. 04

    Get person details

    This capability pulls full metadata for a specific person using their unique ID. It provides vital information like birth and death details.

  2. 05

    Get person pedigree

    This capability generates an ancestry chart for a specific individual. It allows your agent to map out lineage and family connections.

  3. 06

    Search persons

    This capability searches the FamilySearch Family Tree for specific individuals. It is the starting point for finding people by name.

Real work

What teams actually run

01

Lineage Verification

Use your agent to check if a specific person's pedigree matches your existing family tree records.

02

Historical Asset Gathering

Ask your agent to find all photos and stories attached to a specific ancestor ID.

03

Archive Exploration

Query the available historical collections to see what records exist for a certain time or place.

04

Data Auditing

Have your agent scan person details to ensure birth and death dates are consistent across records.

Automate a task

Put FamilySearch API 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

FamilySearch API 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.

ClaudeClaudeChatGPTChatGPTGeminiGeminiPerplexityPerplexityGrokGrokMicrosoft CopilotMicrosoft CopilotCursorCursorVS CodeVS CodeWindsurfWindsurfJetBrainsJetBrainsClineClineLangChainLangChainVercel AI SDKVercel AI SDKLovableLovableZ.aiZ.aiRaycastRaycastQwen CodeQwen CodeKimi CodeKimi CodeLe ChatLe Chat

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

You don't need a client to put FamilySearch API 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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973ms average. Fast in production.

FamilySearch API is checked daily against the live service.

Daily averagePeak 1093ms
Oct 3Today
Fastest day
725ms
Slowest day
1093ms
14-day trend
Improving-11%

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

Guided setup for Claude? Set up FamilySearch API in Claude and other AIs

See all the AI clients this connector works with ↑

Who it's for

Built for the work FamilySearch API owners hand off.

This MCP is built for anyone managing large volumes of genealogical or historical data through an AI interface.

  • 01

    Genealogists

    They use the agent to monitor ancestry data and pull official metadata.

  • 02

    Family Researchers

    They rely on the agent to verify person details and check lineage patterns.

  • 03

    Archivists

    They use natural language to perform rapid audits of historical collections.

FAQ

Questions FamilySearch API owners ask.

  • 01

    How do I connect this MCP to my AI client?

    You subscribe to the MCP through Vinkius and then connect your client, such as Claude or Cursor, with a single click. Vinkius handles the hosting and management.

  • 02

    Do I need a FamilySearch account?

    Yes, you will need to provide a FamilySearch Access Token to authenticate your agent's requests.

  • 03

    Can I find photos of my ancestors?

    Yes, the get_person_memories capability allows your agent to retrieve photos and stories associated with specific people in the tree.

  • 04

    What clients are compatible with this MCP?

    This MCP works with any MCP-compatible client, including Claude, Cursor, and Windsurf.

  • 05

    Can the AI build a full family tree for me?

    The AI can retrieve pedigree charts and person details to help you build and audit your tree, but you manage the overall research process.

  • 06

    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.

  • 07

    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.

  • 08

    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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