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Manage research data and scholarly publications from your AI agent.

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Why people use Figshare

Figshare for Research Data Management

This Figshare MCP lets you do all of that through your AI client. You can just tell your agent to update a description or list your latest projects, and it handles the backend calls for you. You get a clean, conversational way to manage your scholarly output.

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What Vinkius changes

You get a way to manage research data via natural conversation instead of manual clicks.

Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.

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  1. Real-world use case 01

    Updating publication metadata in bulk

    A researcher needs to update 20 publication descriptions.

  2. Real-world use case 02

    Organizing new research datasets

    A data manager wants to organize a new set of datasets.

  3. Real-world use case 03

    Tracking publication reach

    A scientist wants to see if their paper is being read.

Complete set · 20capabilities

The complete Figshare capability set.

These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with Figshare.

Capability set01 / 05

01—04

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 20 available through Figshare.

  1. 01 Capability

    Create collection

    Create_collection creates a new collection to group related research outputs. This helps you organize your repository more efficiently.

  2. 02 Capability

    Delete article

    Delete_article removes an article from your repository permanently. Use this to clean up old or incorrect entries.

  3. 03 Capability

    Get custom fields

    Get_custom_fields retrieves custom metadata fields for your institution. It helps you stay compliant with organizational rules.

  4. 04 Capability

    Get file details

    Get_file_details shows specific information about an individual file. Use it to check file sizes or types in your repository.

Capability set02 / 05

05—08

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 20 available through Figshare.

  1. 05 Capability

    Create private article

    Create_private_article creates a new private article for drafting. You can use it to manage internal research before it is public.

  2. 06 Capability

    Create project

    Create_project creates a new project to organize specific research initiatives. It helps group related data and outputs together.

  3. 07 Capability

    Get article downloads

    Get_article_downloads shows the total number of downloads for a specific article. It helps you track the reach of your work.

  4. 08 Capability

    Get article

    Get_article fetches all current details for a specific article. Use it to see the full status of a publication.

Capability set03 / 05

09—12

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 20 available through Figshare.

  1. 09 Capability

    Get article views

    Get_article_views shows how many times a specific article has been viewed. This is great for monitoring publication impact.

  2. 10 Capability

    Get hrfeed upload

    Get_hrfeed_upload provides details regarding HR feed uploads. Use this to monitor specific feed data.

  3. 11 Capability

    Initiate file upload

    Initiate_file_upload starts the upload process for a file associated with an article. It handles the start of multi-part transfers.

  4. 12 Capability

    List article files

    List_article_files shows a list of all files attached to a specific article. Use it to see what datasets are included in a paper.

Capability set04 / 05

13—16

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 20 available through Figshare.

  1. 13 Capability

    List public articles

    List_public_articles shows all public articles currently in your account. Use it to get a full overview of your public work.

  2. 14 Capability

    List public collections

    List_public_collections shows all public collections you have created. It helps you see how your research is grouped.

  3. 15 Capability

    List public projects

    List_public_projects shows all public projects in your repository. Use it to view your organized research initiatives.

  4. 16 Capability

    Search articles

    Search_articles performs an advanced search to find specific articles. Use it to filter through large volumes of research.

Capability set05 / 05

17—20

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 20 available through Figshare.

  1. 17 Capability

    Search collections

    Search_collections performs an advanced search for collections. Use it to find specific groups of research data quickly.

  2. 18 Capability

    Search projects

    Search_projects performs an advanced search for projects. Use it to locate specific research initiatives in your repository.

  3. 19 Capability

    Update article

    Update_article modifies the existing details of an article. Use it to change titles, descriptions, or other metadata.

  4. 20 Capability

    Complete file upload

    Complete_file_upload finalizes a file upload that was previously initiated. Use it to confirm the completion of large data transfers.

Set up in minutes

One URL. Then ask Figshare to work.

Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use Figshare from the conversation.

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  1. Step 01

    Open Connectors

    In Claude Web or Claude Desktop, open Settings and choose Connectors.

  2. Step 02

    Add the URL

    Choose Add custom connector, name it Figshare, and paste the URL above.

  3. Step 03

    Turn it on in chat

    Select +, open Connectors, and enable Figshare for the conversation.

Where the request belongs

Work Figshare can move forward.

Built around the request

This is for researchers and data managers who spend hours manually updating repository metadata or tracking file statuses across multiple publications.

01

Research Scientist

Updates publication descriptions and checks view counts during conference prep.

02

Data Manager

Organizes large institutional collections and manages project structures.

03

Librarian

Queries public research outputs and updates metadata for archives.

Bring your own AI

Change the model, client or framework. Keep Figshare connected.

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Before you connect

Questions about Figshare.

The practical details behind the request, access and result.

Can I use Figshare MCP to manage my research data?

Yes, you can use it to list, create, and update articles, collections, and projects in your Figshare account directly through your AI agent.

Does Figshare MCP support private uploads?

Yes, you can use it to set up private articles to manage your research data before it is ready for public view.

Can I track my publication's performance with Figshare MCP?

Yes, the Connector allows you to fetch view and download counts for specific articles directly through your AI client.

How do I update my article metadata using Figshare MCP?

You can just tell your AI agent to update the title or description of a specific article using the update capability. It handles the changes for you.

Can I organize my datasets into projects with Figshare MCP?

Yes, you can use the capabilities to create projects and collections to structure your scholarly output and keep your repository organized.

Is Figshare MCP good for large file uploads?

Yes, it includes capabilities to initiate and complete multi-part uploads for your research datasets, making it easier to handle large files.

Can I upload files to a Figshare article using this integration?

Yes. You can use initiate_file_upload to start the process and complete_file_upload once the data transfer is finished. You can also use list_article_files to verify the contents of any article.

How do I create a new private draft for my research?

Simply ask the agent to use the create_private_article capability. Provide a title and an optional description, and the agent will generate a new private entry in your Figshare account.

Is it possible to organize my articles into projects or collections?

Absolutely. You can use create_project or create_collection to set up organizational structures, and use list_public_projects or list_public_collections to browse existing ones.

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