What is the Macaulay Library?

It is a massive scientific archive of bird and wildlife media managed by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology.

What do I need to use this MCP?

You will need an eBird API Token to authenticate your connection.

Which AI clients can use this?

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

Can I search for specific types of media?

Yes, you can instruct your agent to search specifically for photos, audio, or video assets.

How do I find details about a specific recording?

You can use the get_asset capability by providing the unique ML Catalog Number for that specific item.

Can I filter my media search to only show audio recordings for a specific species?

Yes! Use the search_media capability and set the mediaType parameter to 'a' (audio) along with the taxonCode for the species you are interested in.

How do I find the most recent media uploads from a specific country like Canada?

You can use the get_recent_media capability and provide the regionCode (e.g., 'CA' for Canada) to fetch the latest submissions from that area.

What information can I get if I have a specific ML Catalog Number?

By using the get_asset capability with the mlCatalogNumber, you will receive detailed metadata including species identification, location, date, contributor details, and technical specifications of the media.

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Connect Macaulay Library 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 scientific audio and video directly into your AI 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 · 3 capabilities

We ship only the actions that matter.

Capability set01 / 01

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3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 3 available through Macaulay Library.

01
Get asset
This capability pulls detailed technical and scientific metadata for a specific media asset using its catalog number.
02
Search media
Use this to find specific photos, audio, or video files within the Macaulay Library by species, location, or media type.
03
Get recent media
This capability lets your agent fetch the latest wildlife media uploads from around the world or specific regions.

Real work

What teams actually run

Biodiversity Monitoring

An agent pulls recent audio recordings from a specific region to help track species presence.

Educational Content

A creator asks the agent to find specific bird vocalizations for a video project.

Scientific Data Gathering

A researcher uses the agent to compile a list of media assets for a specific taxon code.

Species Identification

A user queries the library to compare a specific bird's plumage or song against cataloged assets.

Automate a task

Put Macaulay Library 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.

How to track media uploads

One connector, every AI

Macaulay Library 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 Macaulay Library 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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950ms average. Fast in production.

Macaulay Library is checked daily against the live service.

Daily averagePeak 1161ms

Oct 3Today

Fastest day: 802ms
Slowest day: 1161ms
14-day trend: Slowing+15%

Connect your client

One URL. Every client.

Activate the Connector, copy your link, and paste it into the client you already use. 3 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 Macaulay Library, so you can see the experience inside your AI.

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

Macaulay Library Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_mfHkK4mD3KrX222kO9u9ywC71LR562Ctc42AFroT/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 — Macaulay Library capabilities are ready to use.

Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "macaulay-library-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_mfHkK4mD3KrX222kO9u9ywC71LR562Ctc42AFroT/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 Macaulay Library in Claude and other AIs

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Who it's for

Built for the work Macaulay Library owners hand off.

This MCP is built for professionals and enthusiasts who need to interact with large-scale biological datasets through an AI interface.

01
Researchers
Gather media datasets for biodiversity analysis and ornithological studies.
02
Educators
Find scientifically vetted media for lessons and nature projects.
03
Content Creators
Locate high-quality wildlife footage and audio for digital media.

FAQ

Questions Macaulay Library owners ask.

01
What is the Macaulay Library?
It is a massive scientific archive of bird and wildlife media managed by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology.
02
What do I need to use this MCP?
You will need an eBird API Token to authenticate your connection.
03
Which AI clients can use this?
You can use this MCP with any compatible client, including Claude, Cursor, and Windsurf.
04
Can I search for specific types of media?
Yes, you can instruct your agent to search specifically for photos, audio, or video assets.
05
How do I find details about a specific recording?
You can use the get_asset capability by providing the unique ML Catalog Number for that specific item.
06
Can I filter my media search to only show audio recordings for a specific species?
Yes! Use the search_media capability and set the mediaType parameter to 'a' (audio) along with the taxonCode for the species you are interested in.
07
How do I find the most recent media uploads from a specific country like Canada?
You can use the get_recent_media capability and provide the regionCode (e.g., 'CA' for Canada) to fetch the latest submissions from that area.
08
What information can I get if I have a specific ML Catalog Number?
By using the get_asset capability with the mlCatalogNumber, you will receive detailed metadata including species identification, location, date, contributor details, and technical specifications of the media.

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.

01-03

Get asset

Search media

Get recent media

What teams actually run

Biodiversity Monitoring

Educational Content

Scientific Data Gathering

Species Identification

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

Macaulay Library Connector

Claude Desktop

Researchers

Educators

Content Creators

What is the Macaulay Library?

What do I need to use this MCP?

Which AI clients can use this?

Can I search for specific types of media?

How do I find details about a specific recording?

Can I filter my media search to only show audio recordings for a specific species?

How do I find the most recent media uploads from a specific country like Canada?

What information can I get if I have a specific ML Catalog Number?

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