• PROFILE
  • LOCATION
  • IDS
  • HUMAN

How to retrieve research organization metadata with your AI

Connect the ROR API to your agent. Once connected, you can pull specific research entity details through simple chat commands.

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Short answer

How can I get research organization details using my AI?

You can pull complete profiles, including locations and external IDs, for specific research entities. Your AI uses the ROR API to fetch this data and present it to you. You'll see the specific data points and workflow below.

Data outcomes

What you get from the lookup

The AI pulls specific data points from the registry for your use.

PROFILE

Full entity profiles

The AI retrieves the official name and description for the organization. You get a clear view of the entity's identity.

LOCATION

Geographic data

Your agent pulls the physical location and address details. This helps you map where research is happening.

IDS

External identifiers

The AI finds unique IDs used by other databases. This makes it easy to link this entity to your own records.

HUMAN

Manual verification

The AI provides the raw metadata for you to inspect. You remain responsible for confirming the data is correct for your project.

The workflow

What your AI does when the request arrives.

The AI handles the API communication so you don't have to write code.

  1. Identify entity

    Your agent takes the name or ID you provide and prepares the request.

    get_organization

  2. Fetch profile

    The AI calls the registry to pull the full organization profile.

    get_organization

  3. Extract details

    The agent pulls out the specific locations and external IDs from the response.

    get_organization

  4. Present data

    Your AI organizes the metadata into a readable format in your chat window.

    get_organization

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to trigger the ROR API lookup.

Starting points

Replace the names in brackets with the actual organization or ROR ID you need.

ROR API Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_qUJpWiFMw4aZtzyRjlaTiSeQqwA7ypQJ4eY83FWk/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 — ROR API capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "ror-api-research-organization-registry-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_qUJpWiFMw4aZtzyRjlaTiSeQqwA7ypQJ4eY83FWk/mcp"
    }
  }
}
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  • Get the full profile for [University of Oxford] using the ROR API.

  • Find the location and external IDs for [Mass Institute of Technology].

  • Retrieve the metadata for ROR ID [02m4p5] and list its primary location.

  • Search for research organizations in [Berlin] and pull their official profiles.

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FAQ

How this task behaves

  • 01

    Can the AI change data in the ROR registry?

    No. The AI can only read data from the registry. It has no permission to edit or delete any records.

  • 02

    Does the AI verify if the organization is currently active?

    No. The AI only retrieves the metadata currently stored in the registry. You must check the status yourself.

  • 03

    Can I use this to find multiple organizations at once?

    Yes. You can ask your agent to look up a list of names or IDs in a single prompt.

  • 04

    What if the AI can't find the organization I asked for?

    The AI will tell you that no matching entity was found in the registry.

  • 05

    Can the AI pull data for organizations not in the ROR registry?

    No. The AI is limited to the data provided by the ROR API.

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