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Connect ZooAnimals 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. Bring real-world animal data into your AI conversations.

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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 · 3 capabilities

We ship only the actions that matter.

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3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 3 available through ZooAnimals.

  1. 01

    Get animal by ID

    This capability retrieves full metadata for a specific animal using its unique ID.

  2. 02

    Get animals by type

    Use this to filter the database for specific animal groups like Mammals, Birds, or Reptiles.

  3. 03

    Get random animals

    This capability returns a random selection of up to 10 animals from the database.

Real work

What teams actually run

01

Educational Research

A student asks their agent to find specific facts about different mammal species.

02

App Development

A developer uses the capability to populate a nature app with real animal data.

03

Wildlife Exploration

A user asks for a random list of reptiles to learn about different species.

04

Data Verification

An agent uses a specific ID to confirm the diet or habitat of a particular animal.

Automate a task

Put ZooAnimals 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

ZooAnimals 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 ZooAnimals 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

869ms average. Fast in production.

ZooAnimals is checked daily against the live service.

Daily averagePeak 961ms
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Fastest day
694ms
Slowest day
961ms
14-day trend
Slowing+38%

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

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

ZooAnimals Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_yHyix2xO5lyoFzoWV1xo7WL9nHOv2xZ0IPUVCzke/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 — ZooAnimals capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "zooanimals-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_yHyix2xO5lyoFzoWV1xo7WL9nHOv2xZ0IPUVCzke/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 ZooAnimals in Claude and other AIs

See all the AI clients this connector works with ↑

Who it's for

Built for the work ZooAnimals owners hand off.

This MCP is designed for anyone needing structured biological data for research, development, or education.

  • 01

    Educators

    They use the agent to quickly pull facts for lesson plans or student research.

  • 02

    Developers

    They use the real-world animal data to test or build nature-themed applications.

  • 03

    Nature Enthusiasts

    They use the agent to explore species and their specific characteristics.

FAQ

Questions ZooAnimals owners ask.

  • 01

    How do I use ZooAnimals with my AI?

    You connect the MCP to any compatible client like Claude, Cursor, or Windsurf through the Vinkius platform. Once connected, your agent can use the capabilities automatically.

  • 02

    Can I filter animals by their class?

    Yes, you can use the type filtering capability to find animals categorized as Mammals, Birds, Reptiles, and more.

  • 03

    How many random animals can I get at once?

    The capability allows you to request up to 10 random animals in a single call.

  • 04

    Do I need to provide my own API keys?

    Vinkius hosts the MCP, so you don't need to manage separate API credentials for this specific connector.

  • 05

    What kind of data does the animal lookup provide?

    Using an animal ID will return specific metadata, including the species name, scientific name, habitat, and diet.

  • 06

    How many random animals can I retrieve in a single request?

    You can retrieve between 1 and 10 random animals per request using the get_random_animals capability by specifying the 'number' parameter.

  • 07

    Can I filter animals by their biological class?

    Yes! Use the get_animals_by_type capability and provide the animal type (e.g., 'Mammal', 'Bird', 'Reptile') to get a filtered list of species.

  • 08

    What should I do if I have a specific animal ID?

    Use the get_animal_by_id capability with the unique identifier. The agent will return detailed information including name, Latin name, habitat, and diet for that specific animal.

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