• METADATA
  • STORAGE
  • ACCESS
  • HUMAN

How to archive research datasets with your AI

Connect Zenodo to your AI client to handle the heavy lifting of data deposition. Once linked, your agent manages the metadata and file transfers for you.

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Short answer

How can I archive research datasets with my AI?

You tell your AI client to create a new deposition and upload your files to Zenodo. It handles the repository structure and file transfers so you don't have to use the web interface. You'll get a permanent DOI once the deposition is published.

The results.

Where your data ends up.

This is what happens after you give your AI the command.

METADATA

New Zenodo deposition

The AI uses the repository tools to set up a new entry with your specific research metadata.

STORAGE

Data files uploaded

Your files move from your local environment or workspace directly into the Zenodo storage.

ACCESS

Public DOI issued

Once the deposition is live, your data gets a persistent identifier for citations.

HUMAN

Final review needed

You must check the deposition details and decide when to make the data public.

The workflow

What your AI does when the data arrives.

The AI follows a specific sequence to ensure your data is correctly registered and stored.

  1. Initialize the record

    Your agent sets up the deposition container in Zenodo using the metadata you provide.

    create_deposition

  2. Transfer files

    The AI pushes your datasets and supporting files into the newly created deposition.

    upload_deposition_file

  3. Make it public

    You can instruct the agent to finalize the process and make the record visible to the world.

    publish_deposition

  4. Verify status

    The agent confirms the files are successfully attached and the deposition is ready.

    upload_deposition_file

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to trigger the Zenodo workflow.

Starting points

Replace the bracketed text with your actual file paths and research titles.

Zenodo Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_yWiQbX1r2ufIXB35jGua6AzTtIHwHneC0nVPdaqJ/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 — Zenodo capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "zenodo-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_yWiQbX1r2ufIXB35jGua6AzTtIHwHneC0nVPdaqJ/mcp"
    }
  }
}
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  • Create a Zenodo deposition for my dataset titled 'Climate Model Alpha 2024'.

  • Upload the file 'sensor_data.csv' to my current Zenodo deposition.

  • Publish my existing Zenodo deposition for the 'Neural Net Weights' project.

  • I have three CSV files in my local folder; upload them all to a new Zenodo deposition.

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Start here

Connect Zenodo once, then ask.

Click the link to link your Zenodo account. Your credentials stay encrypted and secure, and you can immediately start managing depositions through your AI client.

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FAQ

How the Zenodo Connector behaves.

  • 01

    Can the AI delete a deposition once it is published?

    No. The current tools only allow for creating, uploading, and publishing. Deleting or modifying existing records must be done manually on the Zenodo website.

  • 02

    Does the AI handle the DOI generation?

    Yes. Once the AI publishes the deposition, Zenodo automatically assigns the DOI.

  • 03

    Can I upload massive datasets through my AI?

    The AI handles the upload via the provided tools, but the success of large transfers depends on your local connection and the limits of the Zenodo API.

  • 04

    Will the AI automatically publish my data?

    No. The AI will only publish when you explicitly tell it to do so.

  • 05

    Can the AI change the metadata after the file is uploaded?

    No. The tools provided are for creation, uploading, and publishing. It cannot edit the metadata of an existing deposition.

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