Europeana Connector for AI agents.
4 live capabilities
Search and retrieve metadata from millions of European museum and library records.
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Why people use Europeana
Europeana for Museum and Archive Data Retrieval
With this Connector, you just tell your agent what you're looking for. It pulls the structured data directly from Europeana into your chat, giving you a clean list of results in seconds. You get the facts without the friction.
What Vinkius changes
You get instant access to a massive European cultural database without leaving your chat interface.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
One account · 5,900+ Connectors
- Real-world use case 01
Finding specific artworks
A history student wants to find every painting of Paris from the 1800s.
- Real-world use case 02
Researching a historical figure
A writer needs to know everything about a specific inventor.
- Real-world use case 03
Cataloging a collection
A curator needs to move data to a new system.
Complete set · 4capabilities
The complete Europeana capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with Europeana.
01—04
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 4 available through Europeana.
- 01 Capability
Get record
Get detailed technical and descriptive metadata for a specific cultural object. This helps you see the full profile of an item instantly.
- 02 Capability
Search records
Search the entire Europeana database using filters like location or image type. It lets you find specific artworks across thousands of galleries.
- 03 Capability
Get entity
Retrieve information about people, places, and organizations linked to cultural records. Use this to discover who was associated with a specific historical event.
- 04 Capability
Oaipmh request
Fetch bulk XML data for large-scale metadata harvesting and analysis. This is the standard way to pull huge amounts of structured data at once.
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask Europeana to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use Europeana 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_Wb27j1SLE0rZgIpfAf0WLWSsm7auXg5Sxbj7If0X/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 Europeana, and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable Europeana for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_Wb27j1SLE0rZgIpfAf0WLWSsm7auXg5Sxbj7If0X/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 Europeana URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable Europeana in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"europeana": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_Wb27j1SLE0rZgIpfAf0WLWSsm7auXg5Sxbj7If0X/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 Europeana
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Europeana, help me...". 4 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"europeana": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_Wb27j1SLE0rZgIpfAf0WLWSsm7auXg5Sxbj7If0X/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 Europeana
Ask Copilot: "Using Europeana, help me...". 4 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"europeana": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_Wb27j1SLE0rZgIpfAf0WLWSsm7auXg5Sxbj7If0X/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 Europeana
Open Cascade and ask: "Using Europeana, help me...". 4 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"europeana": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_Wb27j1SLE0rZgIpfAf0WLWSsm7auXg5Sxbj7If0X/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 Europeana
Ask Cline: "Using Europeana, help me...". 4 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add europeana --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_Wb27j1SLE0rZgIpfAf0WLWSsm7auXg5Sxbj7If0X/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 Europeana
Ask Claude: "Using Europeana, show me...". 4 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work Europeana can move forward.
Researchers and educators who are tired of manual archive digging. It's for the person who needs to find 50 specific records in five minutes instead of five hours.
Academic Researcher
Finds primary sources for history papers by searching for specific dates and locations.
Museum Curator
Pulls detailed metadata for digitized collections to update internal catalogs.
Data Scientist
Uses OAI-PMH to pull large datasets for cultural analysis projects.
Build the capability set
Add more capabilities.
Each Connector adds new actions and data without changing how you work.
Browse ConnectorsRijksmuseum
Explore the Rijksmuseum's world-class art collection and research library. Search for masterpieces, access high-resolution image metadata via IIIF, and query linked open data.
Harvard Art Museums
Search museum collections. audit art objects, artists, and exhibitions via AI.
Met Museum
Explore the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection—search for artworks, list departments, and retrieve detailed object metadata and images.
Library of Congress
Search and retrieve millions of historical items, maps, photos, and manuscripts from the world's largest library.
Smithsonian Open Access
Explore millions of museum records, images, and digital assets from the Smithsonian Institution's vast collections.
Cooper Hewitt
Access the Cooper Hewitt Smithsonian Design Museum collection. search objects, explore exhibitions, and retrieve detailed metadata about design history.
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Change the model, client or framework. Keep Europeana connected.
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Before you connect
Questions about Europeana.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
Can I use Europeana MCP to find museum items?
Yes, the Europeana MCP connects your agent to thousands of galleries, museums, and archives across Europe. You can ask it to find specific objects or browse collections from across the continent.
How does Europeana MCP help with historical research?
It helps by pulling primary sources and structured metadata directly into your chat. This lets you find historical records, dates, and descriptions without having to manually search through individual museum websites.
Does Europeana MCP support bulk data downloads?
Yes, it supports bulk metadata harvesting through the OAI-PMH standard. This allows you to pull large amounts of structured data for analysis or for importing into your own database.
Can I search for specific artists using Europeana MCP?
Yes, you can use the search capability to find records related to specific artists. You can also apply filters like location or date to narrow down the results to the exact era or region you're interested in.
Is Europeana MCP good for museum curators?
It's a great capability for curators who need to manage digitized collections. It makes it easy to pull detailed technical metadata for objects to update catalogs or move records to new systems.
What kind of metadata does Europeana MCP provide?
It provides both descriptive and technical metadata. This includes things like the item's title, artist, dimensions, descriptions in multiple languages, and links to the digital objects.
Can I filter search results in Europeana MCP?
Yes, you can use filters to narrow your search. This includes filtering by location, date, and even image type to make sure your agent only returns the most relevant records.
Does Europeana MCP connect to multiple museums?
Yes, it provides access to a massive digital library that includes records from thousands of different European galleries, libraries, and archives in one single connection.
How can I filter my search to only include images?
You can use the qf (Query Filter) parameter in the search_records capability. For example, setting qf=TYPE:IMAGE will narrow your results to visual media only.
Can I retrieve information about a specific artist or historical figure?
Yes! Use the get_entity capability with the type set to 'person' and the corresponding entity ID to fetch detailed information about individuals linked to Europeana records.
What is the OAI-PMH capability used for?
The oaipmh_request capability is designed for bulk harvesting of metadata. It allows you to list identifiers, sets, and records in XML format, which is ideal for large-scale data integration and archival synchronization.
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