• DATA
  • FILTER
  • SUMMARY
  • HUMAN

How to search DOE research publications with your AI

Connect your AI to the OSTI database to pull scientific records without manual browsing. Your agent handles the queries and finds the papers you need.

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Short answer

How can I use my AI to find DOE research?

Your AI uses the OSTI Connector to query the Department of Energy's database for technical reports and scientific literature. It pulls specific records and provides the data directly in your chat. You'll get a breakdown of the research outcomes below.

Research outcomes

What you get from your queries

The specific data points your AI retrieves from the OSTI database.

DATA

Direct record access

The AI pulls metadata and content from OSTI records. You get technical details without clicking through web menus.

FILTER

Targeted literature searches

Your agent narrows down thousands of papers to find the specific conference papers or reports you asked for.

SUMMARY

Instant technical overviews

Once a record is found, your AI reads the content to give you a quick summary of the findings.

HUMAN

Manual verification

You decide which papers are relevant to your work. The AI finds the data, but you perform the final scientific evaluation.

The workflow

What your AI does when you ask for research.

The AI acts as a bridge between your chat interface and the Department of Energy's scientific archives.

  1. Find records

    The AI scans the OSTI database using your specific keywords or technical topics.

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  2. Retrieve details

    Once it identifies a relevant paper or report, the AI pulls the full record details.

    get_osti_record

  3. Analyze content

    Your agent processes the retrieved scientific text to answer your specific questions.

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  4. Present findings

    The AI delivers the paper titles, authors, and summaries directly in your conversation.

    search_osti_records

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to begin your research session.

Starting points

Replace the bracketed text with your specific research topics or paper IDs.

OSTI Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_pG4xCqNgxW4p54Mwmm4GWj482JeAOzG4qTA4ZDKL/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 — OSTI capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "osti-doe-scientific-research-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_pG4xCqNgxW4p54Mwmm4GWj482JeAOzG4qTA4ZDKL/mcp"
    }
  }
}
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FAQ

How the research task behaves

  • 01

    Can the AI download PDF files directly?

    No. The AI retrieves the record data and text content, but you must visit the official OSTI site to download the actual PDF files.

  • 02

    Can my AI edit or delete records in the OSTI database?

    No. The tools only allow for searching and reading records. The AI has no permission to modify any Department of Energy data.

  • 03

    Does the AI search all scientific databases?

    No. This specific Connector is limited to the OSTI.GOV database.

  • 04

    Can I search by a specific author?

    Yes. You can include author names in your search prompts to narrow down the results.

  • 05

    Will the AI tell me if a paper is peer-reviewed?

    Yes, if that information is contained within the metadata of the retrieved OSTI record.

  • More questions about OSTI (DOE Scientific Research)? The Connector page answers them. See everything the OSTI (DOE Scientific Research) Connector can do

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