• DRAFTED
  • SUBMITTED
  • PENDING
  • HUMAN

How to update journal listings with your AI

Connect your AI to DOAJ to manage journal metadata. Once connected, your agent handles the technical work of drafting and submitting change requests.

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Short answer

How can I update journal info in DOAJ using AI?

Your AI uses the DOAJ Connector to draft and submit formal modification requests for existing journal entries. You'll get a clear view of the submitted requests and what still needs your review.

The results of your request.

Where your updates land.

What happens after you tell your agent to make a change.

DRAFTED

Ready-to-send requests

The AI prepares the exact data payload required by DOAJ. You get a structured request that matches the database schema.

SUBMITTED

Live database updates

Once you approve, the AI sends the modification request to DOAJ. The changes enter the official review queue.

PENDING

Tracked modifications

The AI keeps track of which updates are currently being processed. You can check the status of any request through your agent.

HUMAN

Manual review required

You must personally check the final data before submission. The AI cannot verify the truth of your journal's metadata.

The workflow

What your AI does when a change is requested.

The AI handles the formatting and submission steps.

  1. Analyze existing data

    Your agent looks up the current journal entry in the DOAJ database to identify what needs changing.

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  2. Draft modification

    The AI builds a formal request containing the new metadata, such as updated URLs or publisher info.

    create_application

  3. Submit request

    The agent sends the completed application to the DOAJ system for processing.

    create_application

  4. Confirm status

    The AI verifies that the request was received and provides you with a confirmation.

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Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to kick off the process with your agent.

Starting points

Swap the bracketed info for your specific journal details.

DOAJ Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_PV9izapD8EIsmkvK3d0qnE3fA0a3dQndT55JG5am/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 — DOAJ capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "doaj-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_PV9izapD8EIsmkvK3d0qnE3fA0a3dQndT55JG5am/mcp"
    }
  }
}
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  • Update the publisher information for the journal [Journal Name] in DOAJ.

  • I need to change the website URL for [Journal Name]. Can you draft that request?

  • Check the current metadata for [Journal Name] and tell me what's missing.

  • Submit a request to update the ISSN for [Journal Name] in the DOAJ database.

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Connect DOAJ once, then ask.

Just click to connect your preferred client. Your credentials stay encrypted and secure, and you can start asking for updates immediately.

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FAQ

How this task behaves.

  • 01

    Can the AI automatically approve changes?

    No. The AI only drafts and submits the requests. You must review and authorize the data before it is sent.

  • 02

    Will the AI delete journal entries?

    No. This connector is designed for modifications and updates, not for deleting existing records from the database.

  • 03

    Does the AI know if my new URL is correct?

    No. The AI only formats the data you provide. It cannot verify if a new website or email address is actually valid.

  • 04

    Can I update multiple journals at once?

    You can ask your agent to process multiple requests, but each modification is handled as an individual application.

  • 05

    How do I know if DOAJ accepted the change?

    The AI will report the result of the submission, but the final approval depends on the DOAJ review process.

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