How do I use this MCP with my AI client?

You subscribe to the MCP on Vinkius and connect it to your client, such as Claude or Cursor, with one click. Once connected, your agent can immediately start calling the OSTI capabilities.

Do I need an OSTI E-Link Token?

It is optional for basic searching and dataset discovery. You only need to provide an E-Link Token if you intend to use the DOI reservation and submission capabilities.

Can I find datasets through this MCP?

Yes. The MCP includes capabilities to search the DOE Data Explorer specifically for scientific datasets and their metadata.

What kind of research records are available?

You can access publications, technical reports, and conference papers from the Department of Energy's research output.

Can I manage DOIs directly?

Yes, the MCP provides capabilities to reserve and submit Digital Object Identifiers (DOIs) via the E-Link API.

How can I search for research papers by a specific author?

You can use the search_osti_records capability and provide the author's name in the author parameter. The agent will return a list of matching records from the OSTI.GOV repository.

What is the difference between searching OSTI records and Data Explorer records?

Use search_osti_records for general research information like publications and reports. Use search_data_explorer_records specifically when you are looking for scientific datasets.

Can I reserve a DOI for my research before it is public?

Yes, if you have an E-Link token, you can use the reserve_doi action. You'll need to provide the title, product type, and your site ownership code.

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Connect Osti Doe Scientific Research to ChatGPT and Claude

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 papers and datasets directly into your AI workflow.

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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 · 6 capabilities

We ship only the actions that matter.

Capability set01 / 02

01-03

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 6 available through OSTI.

01
Get data explorer record
This capability pulls a specific DOE Data Explorer record using its unique ID.
02
Get osti record
Use this to fetch full bibliographic details for a single OSTI.GOV record via its ID.
03
Search osti records
This capability searches the OSTI.GOV database for publications, reports, and papers.

Capability set02 / 02

04-06

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 6 available through OSTI.

04
Submit record
This capability submits or updates a record and registers a DOI through the E-Link API.
05
Reserve doi
Use this to reserve a DOI via the E-Link API using minimal metadata.
06
Search data explorer records
This capability searches the DOE Data Explorer to find specific scientific datasets.

Real work

What teams actually run

Literature Reviews

An academic asks their agent to find all DOE-funded papers on a specific topic from the last five years.

Data-Driven Modeling

A data scientist finds and inspects metadata for specific datasets to prepare for local analysis.

Administrative Compliance

A grant manager uses the MCP to reserve DOIs for newly completed research projects.

Technical Report Retrieval

A researcher pulls full bibliographic details for a specific technical report using its OSTI ID.

Automate a task

Put OSTI 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

OSTI 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 OSTI 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

1013ms average. Fast in production.

OSTI is checked daily against the live service.

Daily averagePeak 1216ms

Oct 3Today

Fastest day: 802ms
Slowest day: 1216ms
14-day trend: Improving-12%

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 OSTI, so you can see the experience inside your AI.

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

OSTI Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_pG4xCqNgxW4p54Mwmm4GWj482JeAOzG4qTA4ZDKL/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 — OSTI capabilities are ready to use.

Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "osti-doe-scientific-research-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_pG4xCqNgxW4p54Mwmm4GWj482JeAOzG4qTA4ZDKL/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 OSTI in Claude and other AIs

See all the AI clients this connector works with ↑

Who it's for

Built for the work OSTI owners hand off.

This MCP is built for professionals working with federal scientific data and research management.

01
Researchers and Academics
They use the MCP to find DOE-funded literature and datasets without manual searching.
02
Data Scientists
They pull metadata from scientific datasets to feed into analysis and modeling workflows.
03
Grant Administrators
They manage DOI registrations and verify record submissions for funded projects.

FAQ

Questions OSTI owners ask.

01
How do I use this MCP with my AI client?
You subscribe to the MCP on Vinkius and connect it to your client, such as Claude or Cursor, with one click. Once connected, your agent can immediately start calling the OSTI capabilities.
02
Do I need an OSTI E-Link Token?
It is optional for basic searching and dataset discovery. You only need to provide an E-Link Token if you intend to use the DOI reservation and submission capabilities.
03
Can I find datasets through this MCP?
Yes. The MCP includes capabilities to search the DOE Data Explorer specifically for scientific datasets and their metadata.
04
What kind of research records are available?
You can access publications, technical reports, and conference papers from the Department of Energy's research output.
05
Can I manage DOIs directly?
Yes, the MCP provides capabilities to reserve and submit Digital Object Identifiers (DOIs) via the E-Link API.
06
How can I search for research papers by a specific author?
You can use the search_osti_records capability and provide the author's name in the author parameter. The agent will return a list of matching records from the OSTI.GOV repository.
07
What is the difference between searching OSTI records and Data Explorer records?
Use search_osti_records for general research information like publications and reports. Use search_data_explorer_records specifically when you are looking for scientific datasets.
08
Can I reserve a DOI for my research before it is public?
Yes, if you have an E-Link token, you can use the reserve_doi action. You'll need to provide the title, product type, and your site ownership code.

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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.

01-03

Get data explorer record

Get osti record

Search osti records

04-06

Submit record

Reserve doi

Search data explorer records

What teams actually run

Literature Reviews

Data-Driven Modeling

Administrative Compliance

Technical Report Retrieval

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

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Researchers and Academics

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How do I use this MCP with my AI client?

Do I need an OSTI E-Link Token?

Can I find datasets through this MCP?

What kind of research records are available?

Can I manage DOIs directly?

How can I search for research papers by a specific author?

What is the difference between searching OSTI records and Data Explorer records?

Can I reserve a DOI for my research before it is public?

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