• DATA
  • FILES
  • REPORTS
  • HUMAN

How to search and export researcher data with your AI

Connect ORCID to your AI client to pull researcher profiles and metadata directly into your local environment.

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Short answer

How can I find and export ORCID researcher data?

Your AI uses the ORCID registry to locate specific researchers based on your criteria. It then pulls their metadata and formats it into a CSV file for you. You'll get a clean dataset ready for your analysis.

Data outcomes

Where your data lands

What you get after the AI finishes the task.

DATA

Clean researcher lists

The AI pulls names, IDs, and affiliations from ORCID. You get a structured list of people matching your specific search terms.

FILES

Ready-to-use CSVs

Metadata is exported into a CSV format. You can open these files immediately in Excel, Sheets, or Python for further work.

REPORTS

Summary of findings

Your AI can summarize the total number of researchers found or the common affiliations within a specific group.

HUMAN

Manual verification

You decide which specific researchers are relevant to your project. The AI finds the data, but you make the final selection.

The workflow

What your AI does when the request arrives.

The AI moves from a broad search to a structured file export.

  1. Locate researchers

    The AI looks up individuals in the ORCID registry using names, keywords, or specific identifiers.

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  2. Deep dive into profiles

    Once a researcher is identified, the AI pulls more detailed metadata to ensure the profile is complete.

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  3. Filter and refine

    The AI narrows down the results to match your exact requirements, such as specific institutions or research fields.

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  4. Generate the file

    The AI compiles all the gathered metadata into a single, organized CSV file for your use.

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Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to trigger the ORCID search.

Starting points

Swap out the bracketed text with the actual names or institutions you are looking for.

ORCID Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_sjzWOVUjR0oJlCdAU9WkCKJW80pOeSJs0KnhTiI7/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 — ORCID capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "orcid-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_sjzWOVUjR0oJlCdAU9WkCKJW80pOeSJs0KnhTiI7/mcp"
    }
  }
}
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  • Search ORCID for researchers affiliated with [University Name] and export their metadata to a CSV.

  • Find all researchers in the ORCID registry working in [Field of Study] and give me a list.

  • Use ORCID to find the metadata for the researcher with ID [ORCID ID] and save it to a CSV.

  • Search for researchers at [Organization] and create a CSV file with their names and email addresses.

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Connect ORCID once, then ask.

One click connects the ORCID MCP to your AI client. Your credentials stay encrypted and secure on our side.

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FAQ

How the task behaves

  • 01

    Can the AI update researcher profiles in ORCID?

    No. The AI can only read and export data from the registry. It cannot modify any information in ORCID.

  • 02

    Can I export the data to Excel directly?

    The AI exports data as a CSV file. You can open this file in Excel or any other spreadsheet software.

  • 03

    Does the AI search the entire ORCID database?

    Yes, it uses the registry to find matches based on the search terms you provide.

  • 04

    Can the AI delete researcher records?

    No. The AI has no permission to delete or change data in the ORCID registry.

  • 05

    Will the AI contact these researchers for me?

    No. The AI only retrieves metadata. You must handle any outreach or communication yourself.

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