• TITLE
  • DESC
  • FIELDS
  • HUMAN

How to update article metadata with your AI

Connect Figshare to your AI client to manage research records without manual data entry.

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Short answer

Can I change Figshare article details using AI?

Yes. You can tell your AI to rewrite titles, update descriptions, or fill in institutional custom fields. This allows you to fix metadata errors or refine research details using plain English commands.

Metadata outcomes.

Where your changes land.

Your commands result in these specific changes to your Figshare repository.

TITLE

Updated research titles

The AI modifies the primary title of your article. This is useful for fixing typos or adjusting wording for better searchability.

DESC

Refined descriptions

Your AI rewrites or updates the article description. You get cleaner, more accurate summaries of your research work.

FIELDS

Custom field updates

The AI populates institutional custom fields. It maps your natural language instructions to the specific fields required by your organization.

HUMAN

Manual review needed

You must verify the final metadata. The AI handles the data entry, but you remain responsible for the accuracy of the research record.

The workflow

What your AI does when the command arrives.

The AI follows a sequence to ensure the right data is targeted and updated.

  1. Locate the record

    The AI finds the specific research article you want to change by looking up its current details.

    get_article

  2. Identify required fields

    To handle institutional requirements, the AI checks which custom fields are available for your account.

    get_custom_fields

  3. Apply changes

    The AI pushes your new title, description, or field values directly to the Figshare record.

    update_article

  4. Confirm update

    The AI verifies the changes were successful by checking the updated state of the article.

    get_article

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to trigger metadata updates immediately.

Starting points

Replace the bracketed text with your actual Figshare article IDs or specific field names.

Figshare Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_U4BwwHBluBnS2piUjlNrvdO2vrPNTpOy41PYnSxz/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 — Figshare capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "figshare-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_U4BwwHBluBnS2piUjlNrvdO2vrPNTpOy41PYnSxz/mcp"
    }
  }
}
Copy into chat04

  • Update the title for article [ID] to '[New Title]'

  • Change the description of article [ID] to '[New Description]'

  • Set the [Custom Field Name] for article [ID] to '[Value]'

  • Find the custom fields available for my Figshare account

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Start here

Connect Figshare once, then ask.

Log in to Figshare through the Vinkius interface to establish a secure connection. Once connected, your AI can act on your repository immediately.

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FAQ

How this task behaves.

  • 01

    Can the AI delete articles from my Figshare account?

    No. The available tools only allow for retrieving and updating existing metadata.

  • 02

    Will the AI change my uploaded files?

    No. The AI can only modify text-based metadata like titles, descriptions, and custom fields.

  • 03

    How does the AI know which custom fields to use?

    The AI uses a specific tool to fetch the list of available custom fields from your Figshare account before attempting an update.

  • 04

    Can I update multiple articles at once?

    You can ask the AI to perform updates sequentially, but it processes each article update as an individual command.

  • 05

    Do I need to provide the Article ID?

    Yes. Providing the specific ID ensures the AI targets the correct research record.

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