• ENTITY
  • SIGNAL
  • RELATION
  • HUMAN

How to query the knowledge graph with your AI

Connect Diffbot to your AI client to pull structured data from a massive web of entities. Once connected, your agent acts as a researcher with access to real-time organizational intelligence.

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Short answer

How can I use my AI to search Diffbot's knowledge graph?

Your AI uses the search_knowledge_graph tool to query Diffbot's database for specific entities, companies, or market trends. This turns your agent into a specialized researcher that can identify organizations and their relationships instantly. You'll see how the data flows from the graph to your chat interface below.

The results.

Where your data lands.

The AI processes your natural language requests into structured queries and delivers the results directly to your chat.

ENTITY

Targeted company profiles

The AI pulls specific details about organizations. You get structured facts about headquarters, leadership, or industry classification.

SIGNAL

Market trend detection

Your agent identifies patterns or shifts in specific sectors. It uses the graph to find emerging players or changing market dynamics.

RELATION

Mapping connections

The AI uncovers how different entities relate to one another. You get a clear view of parent companies, subsidiaries, or industry clusters.

HUMAN

Strategic decisions

The AI provides the raw data and connections. You decide which signals matter and how to act on the intelligence found.

The workflow

What your AI does when a query arrives.

The AI handles the heavy lifting of translating your intent into a database search.

  1. Interpret intent

    Your agent reads your request to figure out which specific entity or market signal you are looking for.

    search_knowledge_graph

  2. Execute search

    The AI calls the Diffbot tool to scan the global entity database for matches.

    search_knowledge_graph

  3. Parse results

    The agent takes the raw graph data and organizes it into a readable format.

    search_knowledge_graph

  4. Synthesize findings

    Your AI presents the most relevant entity details or market connections directly in your chat window.

    search_knowledge_graph

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to kick off your research.

Starting points

Swap out the bracketed text for the specific companies or industries you want to investigate.

Diffbot Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_5HEsQ3kHnUpmnDG46R4fceuP7Qbytx3PkQCCCPhX/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 — Diffbot capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "diffbot-alternative-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_5HEsQ3kHnUpmnDG46R4fceuP7Qbytx3PkQCCCPhX/mcp"
    }
  }
}
Copy into chat04

  • Find all major fintech companies headquartered in London.

  • Search for organizations related to renewable energy startups in Northern Europe.

  • Identify the parent companies for the following list of subsidiaries: [Company A, Company B].

  • What are the key market signals indicating growth in the semiconductor industry right now?

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Start here

Connect Diffbot once, then ask.

Follow the link to authorize the connection. Your credentials stay encrypted, and you can immediately start querying the graph from your preferred AI client.

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FAQ

How this task behaves.

  • 01

    Can the AI update information in the Diffbot knowledge graph?

    No. The AI can only read and query the existing data through the search tool. It cannot modify the database.

  • 02

    Does the AI perform web browsing to find this data?

    No. It uses the structured knowledge graph via the specific search tool rather than general web crawling.

  • 03

    Can I use this to find contact information for individuals?

    The tool focuses on organizational entities and market signals. It is not a tool for finding personal contact details.

  • 04

    How does the AI handle ambiguous company names?

    The AI uses the search tool to find the most relevant entity match. If the name is too vague, it may ask you for more context.

  • 05

    Will the AI save these search results to a file?

    No. The AI provides the information in your chat interface. You are responsible for saving any data you need for later use.

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