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CERN Open Data MCP for AI. Access 66,000+ Particle Physics Datasets Instantly

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CERN Open Data connects your agent directly to over 66,000 particle physics datasets and research documents from the Large Hadron Collider.

You can query by experiment type, collision energy range, or specific theoretical concept like Dark Matter; it retrieves full metadata, file listings, and technical glossaries.

What your AI can do

Check cern opendata status

Verifies that the connection to the CERN Open Data Portal is active and operational.

Get glossary

Searches the official particle physics glossary for definitions of technical terms, components, or phenomena.

Get portal statistics

Retrieves high-level statistics on the entire data portal's scope, including record counts and available file formats.

+ 13 more capabilities included
Search by scientific parameters

Locate specific records using filters like collision energy (e.g., 13 TeV) or particle collision type (e+e-).

Retrieve detailed record metadata

Fetch complete details for any dataset, including authors' ORCID IDs and the DOI.

List all available experiments

Get a full count and list of major CERN collaborations like CMS, ATLAS, and ALICE.

Browse physics categories

Filter the data pool by broad research topics, such as Exotica or B physics.

Look up technical jargon definitions

Access a specialized glossary to define terms like pseudorapidity or luminosity for reports or presentations.

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CERN Open Data with 16 Tools

These tools allow you to query the full spectrum of particle physics data, from high-level statistics to individual file URIs.

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Check Cern Opendata Status

Verifies that the connection to the CERN Open Data Portal is active and operational.

Get Glossary

Searches the official particle physics glossary for definitions of technical terms...

Get Portal Statistics

Retrieves high-level statistics on the entire data portal's scope, including record...

Get Record By Doi

Finds the corresponding open data record when you provide a digital object...

Get Record

Fetches comprehensive metadata for a specific dataset ID, detailing authors...

List Categories

Lists all available physics research categories and their associated dataset counts.

List Experiments

Provides an inventory of active CERN collaborations, like CMS or ATLAS, along with the number of datasets each has published.

List Record Files

Lists every file associated with a specific dataset record, providing size and...

Search By Category

Searches the entire repository using physics research categories to narrow down the...

Search By Collision Energy

Filters datasets based on the specific collision energy used during the experiment...

Search By Collision Type

Narrows results by the particle interaction type, such as proton-proton (pp) or...

Search By Experiment

Focuses searches exclusively on data generated by one specific collaboration, like ALICE.

Search Datasets

Performs a broad search across all available fields using keywords plus multiple filters for maximum precision.

Search Documentation

Locates user guides, policies, and technical documentation related to the data or...

Search Software

Finds analysis frameworks, reconstruction tools, and specialized code used in...

Search Supplementaries

Retrieves technical context documents essential for reproducing published scientific...

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Works with Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, and more

The Model Context Protocol standardizes how applications expose capabilities to LLMs. Instead of operating in isolation, your AI gains direct access to external platforms, live data, and real-world actions through secure, standardized connections.

This connection provides 16 powerful capabilities that interface natively with Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, and other compatible AI platforms. No middleware. No custom integration required.

The tedious part is compiling a bibliography that actually works.

Currently, if you need to reference a dataset for a paper—say, one related to Dark Matter searches—you must navigate through multiple academic portals. You find the abstract, then cross-reference the DOI on another page, and finally go to a third site just to see if the raw file links are listed. It’s a painful cycle of copy/pasting IDs across disparate web pages.

With this MCP, you ask your agent for the record using its identifier or the DOI. The system immediately pulls the complete metadata—the abstract, the authors' identifiers, and even a list of all associated files via `list_record_files`—all in one structured response. You get the data structure instantly.

The record details are now just one prompt away.

You no longer have to manually track down the specific file formats or check if a dataset is even associated with an experiment. Instead, you ask for the full metadata using `get_record`, and it returns everything: publication date, required collision parameters, and the file distribution summary.

The difference isn't just convenience; it’s rigor. You get verified data structure every time. It lets you focus on the physics, not the web interface.

What your AI can actually do with this

Need access to high-energy physics data? This MCP gives your agent direct read access to the CERN Open Data Portal, a massive repository of scientific research. Forget navigating complex web forms just to check an event count or find a specific analysis framework. You query for 'Higgs boson' or 'ATLAS experiment,' and you get metadata right back.

It’s designed for those who need raw data details—full abstracts, author ORCID identifiers, file URIs—without the clicks. Vinkius hosts this connection, making it available to any MCP-compatible client. Your agent instantly becomes a particle physics research assistant, giving you immediate access to datasets and documentation spanning decades of collision history.

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Questions you might have

How do I search for a specific experiment like ALICE using search_datasets? +

You combine search_datasets with the 'experiment' filter. This lets you scope your full-text query specifically to data from that collaboration, giving you highly targeted results.

I found a publication DOI; how do I get the data record using get_record_by_doi? +

You pass the DOI directly to get_record_by_doi. This tool resolves the reference ID and returns the dataset's title, type, and direct link if one exists.

What is the best way to find all available physics research topics? +

Run list_categories first. It provides a master list of every major topic, like Exotica or B physics, along with an immediate count of datasets for each.

Can I check if the data portal connection is working before querying? +

Yes, run check_cern_opendata_status. This simple tool verifies the API connectivity and overall status of the entire CERN Open Data system.

I want to know what specific files are inside a record; how do I use list_record_files? +

It returns the filename, size in bytes, checksum, and direct data URI for every file linked to that dataset. This tool is essential because it lets you verify exactly what you'll download before pulling large datasets into your analysis.

How do I find out the overall scope of all available physics data using get_portal_statistics? +

It provides comprehensive statistics across every facet: record types, years, keywords, and event count distributions. This is the best way to gauge the total volume and composition of the entire CERN dataset repository.

I need instructions on how to use a specific dataset or understand detector setups; should I use search_documentation? +

Yes, it searches for guides, policies, and documentation. You'll find titles and abstracts that point you toward usage instructions, detector configurations, or data processing workflows needed for reproduction.

I know the specific collision energy I need; how does search_by_collision_energy help me scope my results? +

It filters datasets based on established collision energies (like 13TeV or 7TeV). This lets you quickly narrow down millions of records to only those matching your precise experimental conditions.

Do I need an API key to use this server? +

No. The CERN Open Data Portal API is completely public and requires no authentication. Simply subscribe to this server and enter any placeholder value in the API key field to start querying particle physics datasets immediately.

What kind of data can I access from CERN? +

You can access over 66,000 datasets from major LHC experiments (CMS, ATLAS, ALICE, LHCb) and legacy experiments (DELPHI, OPERA). This includes real collision data, Monte Carlo simulations, derived datasets, analysis software, physics glossary entries, and detailed documentation. Data covers Higgs boson searches, Dark Matter studies, exotic particle searches, heavy-ion physics, and more.

Can I use CERN data for machine learning projects? +

Absolutely. CERN provides labeled datasets specifically designed for ML applications, including particle identification, jet classification, event reconstruction, and anomaly detection. Use the search tools with queries like 'machine learning' or filter by file type 'csv' or 'nanoaodsim' to find ML-ready formats. The CMS experiment alone has published thousands of simulated datasets with known physics labels.

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