• METADATA
  • FILES
  • IDENTIFIERS
  • HUMAN

How to retrieve dataset metadata and files with your AI

Connect your AI to the CERN Open Data repository to pull specific research records and file locations.

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Short answer

How can I get CERN dataset metadata and files using my AI?

Your AI uses the connector to look up records by DOI or ID, fetch author information, and grab direct URIs for ROOT and EOS files. You get the exact file paths needed for your research.

Data outcomes

Where your data lands.

The AI processes your request and organizes the results into these specific outputs.

METADATA

Detailed record info

The AI pulls author names, publication dates, and research descriptions directly from the CERN repository.

FILES

Direct file URIs

You get the specific ROOT or EOS paths required to access the actual data files for analysis.

IDENTIFIERS

DOI and ID mapping

The AI maps DOIs to specific records so you can jump straight to the right dataset.

HUMAN

Manual verification

You decide which specific file URIs are relevant to your local environment or analysis scripts.

The workflow

What your AI does when a request arrives.

The AI handles the heavy lifting of querying the CERN database so you don't have to browse the web manually.

  1. Locate the record

    The AI finds the exact research entry using a DOI or a specific record ID.

    get_record_by_doiget_record

  2. Extract metadata

    It pulls the full set of descriptive information, including who authored the research.

    get_record

  3. Identify files

    The AI scans the record to find all associated data files.

    list_record_files

  4. Provide URIs

    It delivers the direct ROOT or EOS URIs needed to pull the files into your tools.

    list_record_files

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to trigger the connector immediately.

Starting points

Replace the bracketed info with your actual DOI or record ID.

CERN Open Data Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_6c8vQb5D0ezH2BgoO0uep3ryrQC6NBo9IIKIfkWa/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 — CERN Open Data capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "cern-open-data-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_6c8vQb5D0ezH2BgoO0uep3ryrQC6NBo9IIKIfkWa/mcp"
    }
  }
}
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  • Find the metadata for the CERN record with DOI 10.1103/PhysRevLett.123.456789.

  • List all the files available for the dataset with ID 12345.

  • Get the author information and file URIs for record 98765.

  • I need the direct EOS URIs for the files in this specific research record: [insert ID].

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FAQ

How this task behaves.

  • 01

    Can the AI download the files directly to my computer?

    No. The AI provides the direct URIs for the ROOT and EOS files, but you must use your own tools to perform the actual download.

  • 02

    Can I use the AI to upload new data to CERN?

    No. This connector is read-only and only allows you to retrieve existing metadata and file locations.

  • 03

    How does the AI find a record if I don't have a DOI?

    You can provide a specific record ID, and the AI will use that to fetch the metadata.

  • 04

    Does the AI provide author contact information?

    The AI retrieves the author information listed in the CERN metadata, but it does not provide private contact details.

  • 05

    Can the AI search for datasets by keyword?

    No. The current tools require a specific DOI or record ID to pull information.

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