Artsy Connector for AI agents.
8 live capabilities
Access a global database of artworks and artist metadata.
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Why people use Artsy
Artsy for Art Market Research and Metadata
This Connector changes that by letting your agent do the digging for you. Just ask for the data, and it pulls the specs, biographies, and fair dates into one place. You get a clean summary of facts without the manual labor of navigating complex web interfaces.
What Vinkius changes
Your AI gets instant access to a massive, structured database of global art data.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
One account · 5,900+ Connectors
- Real-world use case 01
Researching a specific movement
A student asks for the history of Impressionism and gets a detailed breakdown of its origins and key artists.
- Real-world use case 02
Interior design planning
A designer asks for artworks in a specific style to match a client's home layout.
- Real-world use case 03
Gallery event planning
A curator asks for all upcoming art fairs in Paris to plan a travel itinerary for the next season.
Complete set · 8capabilities
The complete Artsy capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with Artsy.
01—04
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 8 available through Artsy.
- 01 Capability
List artworks
Generate a list of artworks based on your search criteria. Use this to see what's available in a specific category.
- 02 Capability
List shows
Find out what art shows are currently happening. This is great for planning gallery visits.
- 03 Capability
Get artist details
Get a full biography and metadata for a specific artist. This helps you quickly verify an artist's history.
- 04 Capability
Get artwork details
Retrieve the dimensions, medium, and description of a piece. Use this to get the exact specs for a painting or sculpture.
05—08
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 8 available through Artsy.
- 05 Capability
Get gene details
Pull information on specific art movements or categories. This is perfect for learning about styles like Impressionism.
- 06 Capability
Search artsy
Search the entire Artsy database for any specific term. Use this as a catch-all to find anything in the catalog.
- 07 Capability
List fairs
Get a list of global art fairs and their schedules. This helps you stay updated on the international art market.
- 08 Capability
List genes
See a list of all available art categories and movements. Use this to explore the different genes in the database.
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask Artsy to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use Artsy from the conversation.
Choose your client
Live previewAdvanced clients IDE · CLI
Claude · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_cYPK5v9KcsDArnP0q4wD3nnYyCgTZkREVodeXXUh/mcp - Step 01
Open Connectors
In Claude Web or Claude Desktop, open Settings and choose Connectors.
- Step 02
Add the URL
Choose Add custom connector, name it Artsy, and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable Artsy for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_cYPK5v9KcsDArnP0q4wD3nnYyCgTZkREVodeXXUh/mcp - Step 01
Open MCP settings
On desktop, open Settings and MCP servers. On web, open your workspace app or connector settings.
- Step 02
Add the URL
Choose Add server with Streamable HTTP, or create a custom MCP app, then paste the Artsy URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable Artsy in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"artsy": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_cYPK5v9KcsDArnP0q4wD3nnYyCgTZkREVodeXXUh/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open MCP Settings
Press Cmd+Shift+P (macOS) or Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) → search "MCP Settings"
- Step 02
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above into the mcp.json file that opens
- Step 03
Save the file
Cursor will automatically detect the new Connector
- Step 04
Start using Artsy
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Artsy, help me...". 8 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"artsy": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_cYPK5v9KcsDArnP0q4wD3nnYyCgTZkREVodeXXUh/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Create MCP config
Create a .vscode/mcp.json file in your project root
- Step 02
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above
- Step 03
Enable Agent mode
Open GitHub Copilot Chat and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown
- Step 04
Start using Artsy
Ask Copilot: "Using Artsy, help me...". 8 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"artsy": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_cYPK5v9KcsDArnP0q4wD3nnYyCgTZkREVodeXXUh/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open MCP Settings
Go to Settings → MCP Configuration or press Cmd+Shift+P and search "MCP"
- Step 02
Add the server
Paste the JSON configuration above into mcp_config.json
- Step 03
Save and reload
Windsurf will detect the new server automatically
- Step 04
Start using Artsy
Open Cascade and ask: "Using Artsy, help me...". 8 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"artsy": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_cYPK5v9KcsDArnP0q4wD3nnYyCgTZkREVodeXXUh/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open Cline MCP Settings
Click the Connectors icon in the Cline sidebar panel
- Step 02
Add remote server
Click "Add Connector" and paste the configuration above
- Step 03
Enable the server
Toggle the server switch to ON
- Step 04
Start using Artsy
Ask Cline: "Using Artsy, help me...". 8 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add artsy --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_cYPK5v9KcsDArnP0q4wD3nnYyCgTZkREVodeXXUh/mcp"- Step 01
Install Claude Code
Run npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code if not already installed
- Step 02
Add the Connector
Run the command above in your terminal
- Step 03
Verify the connection
Run claude mcp to list connected servers, or type /mcp inside a session
- Step 04
Start using Artsy
Ask Claude: "Using Artsy, show me...". 8 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work Artsy can move forward.
This is for anyone who deals with the art market professionally or as a serious hobbyist. It solves the problem of manual data entry and the time-consuming tab-hopping required to find accurate art history and technical specs.
Art Researcher
Pulling movement histories and artist biographies for academic papers or museum archives.
Interior Designer
Finding artworks in a specific style and movement to match a client's home layout.
Gallery Curator
Tracking global fair schedules and artist metadata for exhibition planning and logistics.
Content Creator
Gathering high-quality art descriptions and metadata for articles, videos, and media production.
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Bring your own AI
Change the model, client or framework. Keep Artsy connected.
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CrewAI -
Vercel AI SDK
Before you connect
Questions about Artsy.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
Can the Artsy MCP help me find specific art styles?
Yes, it allows your agent to browse various art genes and movements like Pop Art or Cubism. You can get detailed descriptions and context for each style to help with research or curation.
How does the Artsy MCP handle artist biographies?
It pulls complete metadata including birth dates, locations, and career highlights. This means you can get a full history of an artist's life and work without having to search through multiple websites.
Can I use the Artsy MCP to find global art fair dates?
Yes, it can pull schedules for major art shows and fairs globally. This is great for staying on top of the international art market and planning travel or gallery events.
Does the Artsy MCP provide technical details for paintings?
It retrieves exact dimensions, mediums, and descriptions for individual artworks. This is perfect for designers or curators who need to know the physical specs of a piece.
Can I search for specific artworks using the Artsy MCP?
Yes, your agent can search the entire database for specific titles, artists, or styles. It's a fast way to see what's available in the global art market.
Is the Artsy MCP good for interior design research?
It's excellent for finding works that fit a specific aesthetic or movement. You can ask for pieces by style and then get the dimensions to see if they fit your space.
How do I find information about a specific art movement like Cubism?
Use the search_artsy capability with 'Cubism' and set the type to 'gene'. This will retrieve the specific entry for that art movement, including descriptions and related artworks.
Can I search for artworks by a specific artist?
Yes! Use the search_artsy capability with the artist's name. You can then use the get_artist_details capability with their ID to see their full profile and explore their body of work.
Is information about current art shows available?
Absolutely. Use the list_shows capability to retrieve a list of current and upcoming art shows globally, including their locations and participating artists.
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