• UPDATES
  • ADDITIONS
  • CLEANUP
  • REVIEW

How to sync researcher profiles with your AI

Connect ORCID to your AI client once. After that, you can manage your professional record through natural conversation.

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Short answer

How can I sync my ORCID profile with my AI?

You give your AI permission to access your ORCID account via this MCP. It can then add new publications, change your current employer, or delete old entries based on your instructions. You'll see your profile stay current without manual logins.

Profile outcomes

What your profile looks like

The AI handles the data entry so your ORCID record stays accurate.

UPDATES

Current affiliations

The AI uses your instructions to change your organization or position. Your profile stays current as you move between institutions.

ADDITIONS

New research works

When you finish a paper, tell your AI to add it. It writes the new work directly to your ORCID list.

CLEANUP

Removing old data

If a record is wrong or outdated, the AI removes it. This keeps your professional history clean and accurate.

REVIEW

Human verification

You decide what gets changed. The AI performs the technical steps, but you remain the final authority on your scholarly record.

The workflow

What your AI does when a change is requested.

The AI acts as a bridge between your chat and the ORCID database.

  1. Fetch your data

    The AI pulls your existing ORCID information to understand your current list of works and affiliations.

    get_record

  2. Add new entries

    When you mention a new publication or role, the AI creates a new entry in your record.

    create_item

  3. Modify existing info

    If you move to a new university or change a title, the AI updates the specific field in your profile.

    update_item

  4. Remove entries

    If a work was added in error, the AI deletes that specific item from your ORCID account.

    delete_item

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to begin managing your profile.

Starting points

Replace the bracketed text with your specific paper titles or institution names.

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"
    }
  }
}
Copy into chat04

  • Add my new paper titled [Paper Title] to my ORCID record.

  • Update my current affiliation to [New Institution Name].

  • Remove the publication [Old Paper Title] from my profile.

  • Show me my current list of works from ORCID.

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Start here

Connect ORCID once, then ask.

Follow the link to authorize the connection. Your credentials stay encrypted and secure on our side.

Connect ORCID to your AI

FAQ

How the ORCID sync behaves

  • 01

    Can the AI change my ORCID password?

    No. The AI only manages the data within your profile through the provided tools.

  • 02

    Will the AI delete my entire profile?

    No. The AI can only delete specific items that you explicitly tell it to remove.

  • 03

    Does the AI need to log in to ORCID every time?

    No. You connect once, and the MCP handles the authenticated requests for you.

  • 04

    Can I use this with Claude?

    Yes, you can use this with any MCP-compatible client like Claude or Cursor.

  • 05

    Can the AI add works from a URL?

    The AI can add works based on the information you provide in the chat.

  • More questions about ORCID? The Connector page answers them. See everything the ORCID Connector can do

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