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Connect FishBase 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. Pull real-time ichthyological data directly into your AI agent.

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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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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 · 5 capabilities

We ship only the actions that matter.

Capability set01 / 02

01-03

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 5 available through FishBase.

  1. 01

    Get docs

    This capability provides metadata for the FishBase API documentation.

  2. 02

    Get heartbeat

    Use this to check the current status and response time of the FishBase API.

  3. 03

    Get docs by table

    This capability retrieves specific documentation for a single database table.

Capability set02 / 02

04-05

2 capabilities in this set.

Part of 5 available through FishBase.

  1. 04

    Get versions

    Get a list of available FishBase and SeaLifeBase database versions to track historical data.

  2. 05

    List comnames

    This capability searches and lists common names for fish species with support for filtering and pagination.

Real work

What teams actually run

01

Taxonomic Verification

An agent checks if a specific common name is valid for a given scientific species name.

02

Data Engineering

A developer uses table documentation to map FishBase data to a local database.

03

Academic Research

A researcher pulls specific species attributes to support a biological study.

04

API Development

A user checks the API heartbeat to confirm connectivity before running large queries.

Automate a task

Put FishBase 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

FishBase 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 FishBase 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

970ms average. Fast in production.

FishBase is checked daily against the live service.

Daily averagePeak 1192ms
Oct 3Today
Fastest day
715ms
Slowest day
1192ms
14-day trend
Slowing+16%

Connect your client

One URL. Every client.

Activate the Connector, copy your link, and paste it into the client you already use. 5 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 FishBase, so you can see the experience inside your AI.

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

FishBase Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_v6ZptZDahYcl4VSpe9jF66ruol1PJoiG0b94bQ1R/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 — FishBase capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "fishbase-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_v6ZptZDahYcl4VSpe9jF66ruol1PJoiG0b94bQ1R/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 FishBase in Claude and other AIs

See all the AI clients this connector works with ↑

Who it's for

Built for the work FishBase owners hand off.

This MCP is built for professionals and students working with marine biological data.

  • 01

    Marine Biologists

    They use the agent to quickly verify species names and regional data.

  • 02

    Data Scientists

    They query the database schema to prepare large-scale biological datasets.

  • 03

    Educators

    They pull peer-reviewed species information for academic materials.

FAQ

Questions FishBase owners ask.

  • 01

    Does this MCP support SeaLifeBase?

    Yes, the MCP provides access to both FishBase and SeaLifeBase databases.

  • 02

    How do I check if the FishBase API is down?

    You can use the get_heartbeat capability to check the real-time status of the API.

  • 03

    Can I access older versions of the fish database?

    Yes, the get_versions capability allows you to list and access different database versions.

  • 04

    Which AI clients can use this MCP?

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

  • 05

    Do I need to manage the hosting myself?

    No, Vinkius hosts and manages the MCP so it is ready to use immediately after connection.

  • 06

    Can I switch between FishBase and SeaLifeBase data?

    Yes. Most capabilities include a use_sealifebase parameter. Set it to true to query the SeaLifeBase database instead of the default FishBase.

  • 07

    How do I find the common names for a specific fish species?

    Use the list_comnames capability and provide the species name in the species parameter. You can also limit the results or filter specific fields.

  • 08

    Where can I find documentation for the database tables?

    You can use get_docs for general metadata or get_docs_by_table to get detailed documentation for a specific table name.

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