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Connect Xeno-canto 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 global bird vocalizations 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 · 1 capability

We ship only the actions that matter.

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1 capability in this set.

Part of 1 available through Xeno-canto.

  1. 01

    Search recordings

    This capability queries the Xeno-canto database for bird sound recordings. You can filter results by genus, species, country, or quality grade.

Real work

What teams actually run

01

Species Identification

Use your agent to find specific vocalizations to help identify a bird heard in the wild.

02

Bioacoustic Research

Pull large batches of species-specific audio and metadata for scientific study.

03

Machine Learning Training

Collect diverse audio datasets for training environmental sound models.

04

Educational Projects

Find specific bird songs to use in presentations or wildlife studies.

Automate a task

Put Xeno-canto 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

Xeno-canto 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 Xeno-canto 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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926ms average. Fast in production.

Xeno-canto is checked daily against the live service.

Daily averagePeak 1314ms
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Fastest day
698ms
Slowest day
1314ms
14-day trend
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Connect your client

One URL. Every client.

Activate the Connector, copy your link, and paste it into the client you already use. 1 capability arrives 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 Xeno-canto, so you can see the experience inside your AI.

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

Xeno-canto Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_fzxbvBmLSqlRId8iRVKYqFzwpCoU7DswgknVCENe/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 — Xeno-canto capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "xeno-canto-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_fzxbvBmLSqlRId8iRVKYqFzwpCoU7DswgknVCENe/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 Xeno-canto in Claude and other AIs

See all the AI clients this connector works with ↑

Who it's for

Built for the work Xeno-canto owners hand off.

This MCP is built for professionals and enthusiasts working with bioacoustics and wildlife data.

  • 01

    Ornithologists

    They use the agent to gather audio data and metadata for specific species across different regions.

  • 02

    Data Scientists

    They use the agent to collect bioacoustic datasets for machine learning or environmental analysis.

  • 03

    Nature Enthusiasts

    They use the agent to identify bird calls and explore vocalizations from around the world.

FAQ

Questions Xeno-canto owners ask.

  • 01

    Do I need an API key for Xeno-canto?

    No, no API key is required for public access to the Xeno-canto database through this MCP.

  • 02

    What kind of data can my agent retrieve?

    Your agent can get recordings, genus, species, country, quality grade, location, recordist, date, and sound type.

  • 03

    Which AI clients can use this MCP?

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

  • 04

    Can I filter by the quality of the recording?

    Yes, you can use the search capability to filter recordings by specific quality grades.

  • 05

    How is the data hosted?

    Vinkius hosts and manages the MCP, so it is ready to use immediately after you connect your client.

  • 06

    How can I find recordings of a specific bird species?

    Use the search_recordings capability with the species name or scientific name (e.g., 'Common Blackbird' or 'Turdus merula'). You can combine this with other filters like country or quality.

  • 07

    Can I filter results by recording quality or location?

    Yes! The search_recordings capability supports Xeno-canto syntax. Use cnt:france for location or q:A for the highest quality recordings within your query string.

  • 08

    Is there a limit to the number of results I can retrieve?

    The search_recordings capability returns results in pages. You can use the page parameter to navigate through the database, with each page containing up to 500 recordings.

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