Do I need a special account to use this MCP?

Standard search and retrieval capabilities work with public access. However, to add or update items or access trust markers, you will need a Member API access token.

Which AI clients can I use with this?

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

Can I update my own ORCID record through my agent?

Yes, if you provide a Member API token with the appropriate update scopes, you can add, update, or delete items in your record.

How do I get search results in a spreadsheet format?

You can use the csv_search capability to request registry search results in CSV format.

Is the data real-time?

Yes, the MCP connects directly to the ORCID registry to pull the most current records available.

Can I search for researchers by their institution or specific keywords?

Yes! Use the expanded_search capability with a Solr query like affiliation-name:"University of Oxford" to find researchers associated with specific organizations along with their profile details.

How do I retrieve the full list of publications for a specific ORCID iD?

You can use the get_works capability by providing the researcher's ORCID iD. This will return a summary of all research works associated with that record.

Is it possible to add new research items to an ORCID profile using this server?

Yes, if you have a Member API access token with the appropriate scopes, you can use the add_item capability to add works, funding, or other activities to a record.

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Connect Orcid Researcher Ids 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 scholarly records and researcher profiles directly into 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 · 14 capabilities

We ship only the actions that matter.

Capability set01 / 04

01-04

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 14 available through ORCID.

01
Expanded search
This capability performs an expanded Solr search within the ORCID registry to find researchers.
02
Get works
Use this to get a summary of all research works associated with a specific ORCID record.
03
Get activities
This capability retrieves a summary of all recorded activities for a given ORCID profile.
04
Get person
This capability pulls the biographical section of an ORCID record.

Capability set02 / 04

05-08

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 14 available through ORCID.

05
Get record
Get a full summary of an entire ORCID record with this capability.
06
Get summary
This capability retrieves validated trust markers for records, provided you have Member API access.
07
Register webhook
Register a webhook for an ORCID record using the Premium Member API.
08
Search
This capability performs a standard search of the ORCID registry.

Capability set03 / 04

09-11

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 14 available through ORCID.

09
Add item
Add a new item to an ORCID record if you have a Member API token with the correct scopes.
10
Csv search
Search the ORCID registry and receive the results as CSV data.
11
Delete item
Remove an item from an ORCID record using your Member API credentials.

Capability set04 / 04

12-14

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 14 available through ORCID.

12
Get section item
Get the full details of a specific item within an ORCID record.
13
Unregister webhook
Remove a previously registered webhook using the Premium Member API.
14
Update item
Modify an existing item in an ORCID record with Member API access.

Real work

What teams actually run

Collaborator Verification

Check a potential research partner's full publication history and institutional affiliations.

Institutional Reporting

Pull a list of research works for an entire department using researcher IDs.

Grant Compliance

Verify that a grant applicant's recorded funding history matches their application.

Metadata Management

Update research items in an ORCID profile using natural language commands.

Automate a task

Put ORCID 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

ORCID 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 ORCID 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

1024ms average. Fast in production.

ORCID is checked daily against the live service.

Daily averagePeak 1364ms

Oct 3Today

Fastest day: 802ms
Slowest day: 1364ms
14-day trend: Improving-13%

Connect your client

One URL. Every client.

Activate the Connector, copy your link, and paste it into the client you already use. 14 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 ORCID, so you can see the experience inside your AI.

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

ORCID Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_yOvWxTqil0MxDFd61k5mvBJobYzbPWL4H0dtyrm0/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 — ORCID capabilities are ready to use.

Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "orcid-researcher-ids-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_yOvWxTqil0MxDFd61k5mvBJobYzbPWL4H0dtyrm0/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 ORCID in Claude and other AIs

See all the AI clients this connector works with ↑

Who it's for

Built for the work ORCID owners hand off.

This MCP is built for professionals working within the academic and research ecosystem who need to verify or manage scholarly identities.

01
Academic Researchers
Find collaborators and verify publication records without manual searching.
02
Librarians
Automate the retrieval of institutional research outputs and metadata.
03
Grant Officers
Verify researcher credentials and funding history within their existing workflow.

FAQ

Questions ORCID owners ask.

01
Do I need a special account to use this MCP?
Standard search and retrieval capabilities work with public access. However, to add or update items or access trust markers, you will need a Member API access token.
02
Which AI clients can I use with this?
You can use this MCP with any compatible client, including Claude, Cursor, Windsurf, and VS Code.
03
Can I update my own ORCID record through my agent?
Yes, if you provide a Member API token with the appropriate update scopes, you can add, update, or delete items in your record.
04
How do I get search results in a spreadsheet format?
You can use the csv_search capability to request registry search results in CSV format.
05
Is the data real-time?
Yes, the MCP connects directly to the ORCID registry to pull the most current records available.
06
Can I search for researchers by their institution or specific keywords?
Yes! Use the expanded_search capability with a Solr query like affiliation-name:"University of Oxford" to find researchers associated with specific organizations along with their profile details.
07
How do I retrieve the full list of publications for a specific ORCID iD?
You can use the get_works capability by providing the researcher's ORCID iD. This will return a summary of all research works associated with that record.
08
Is it possible to add new research items to an ORCID profile using this server?
Yes, if you have a Member API access token with the appropriate scopes, you can use the add_item capability to add works, funding, or other activities to a record.

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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

Expanded search

Get works

Get activities

Get person

05-08

Get record

Get summary

Register webhook

Search

09-11

Add item

Csv search

Delete item

12-14

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What teams actually run

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Institutional Reporting

Grant Compliance

Metadata Management

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

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Do I need a special account to use this MCP?

Which AI clients can I use with this?

Can I update my own ORCID record through my agent?

How do I get search results in a spreadsheet format?

Is the data real-time?

Can I search for researchers by their institution or specific keywords?

How do I retrieve the full list of publications for a specific ORCID iD?

Is it possible to add new research items to an ORCID profile using this server?

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