FishBase Connector for AI agents.
5 live capabilities
Access global fish species data and marine biology records directly.
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Why people use FishBase
FishBase for accurate marine biology data retrieval
This Connector cuts out the middleman. Your agent can pull everything from the primary source in one go. You just ask for the data, and it gives you the specific common names or table documentation you need, saving you from that constant tab-switching headache.
What Vinkius changes
You get direct, structured access to global ichthyological data 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
Verifying regional names
A biologist needs to find all regional names for Atlantic cod.
- Real-world use case 02
Mapping database schemas
A developer needs to know what's in the species table.
- Real-world use case 03
Checking API status
A student wants to know if the API is up before starting a project.
Complete set · 5capabilities
The complete FishBase capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with FishBase.
01—03
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 5 available through FishBase.
- 01 Capability
Get docs
Get documentation metadata for the FishBase API. Use this to see high-level information about the connection.
- 02 Capability
Get heartbeat
Get the current status and time of the FishBase API. This confirms the connection is active and running.
- 03 Capability
Get docs by table
Get documentation for a specific database table. This helps you understand the schema for your data project.
04—05
2 capabilities in this set.
Part of 5 available through FishBase.
- 04 Capability
Get versions
List available database versions. This allows you to track historical records for specific dates.
- 05 Capability
List comnames
Access common names data for fishes. This supports pagination and field filtering for large queries.
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask FishBase to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use FishBase 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_v6ZptZDahYcl4VSpe9jF66ruol1PJoiG0b94bQ1R/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 FishBase, and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable FishBase for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_v6ZptZDahYcl4VSpe9jF66ruol1PJoiG0b94bQ1R/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 FishBase URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable FishBase in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"fishbase": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_v6ZptZDahYcl4VSpe9jF66ruol1PJoiG0b94bQ1R/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 FishBase
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using FishBase, help me...". 5 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"fishbase": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_v6ZptZDahYcl4VSpe9jF66ruol1PJoiG0b94bQ1R/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 FishBase
Ask Copilot: "Using FishBase, help me...". 5 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"fishbase": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_v6ZptZDahYcl4VSpe9jF66ruol1PJoiG0b94bQ1R/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 FishBase
Open Cascade and ask: "Using FishBase, help me...". 5 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"fishbase": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_v6ZptZDahYcl4VSpe9jF66ruol1PJoiG0b94bQ1R/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 FishBase
Ask Cline: "Using FishBase, help me...". 5 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add fishbase --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_v6ZptZDahYcl4VSpe9jF66ruol1PJoiG0b94bQ1R/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 FishBase
Ask Claude: "Using FishBase, show me...". 5 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work FishBase can move forward.
Marine biologists who need to verify species names quickly, data scientists mapping out marine life schemas, and educators looking for peer-reviewed fish facts.
Marine Biologist
Verifies regional common names for a specific fish species during a field study to ensure accuracy in reports.
Data Scientist
Pulls the schema for the species table to build a structured marine life database for a research project.
Academic Researcher
Compares historical database versions to ensure data consistency in a published peer-reviewed study.
Build the capability set
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Bring your own AI
Change the model, client or framework. Keep FishBase connected.
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Before you connect
Questions about FishBase.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
Can I use FishBase MCP to find common names for different fish species?
Yes. You can ask your agent to list common names for any specific fish, and it will pull the data directly from the FishBase database.
Does FishBase MCP support SeaLifeBase data too?
Yes, it does. The Connector allows you to toggle between FishBase and SeaLifeBase, so you can query either marine organism database.
Can I use FishBase MCP to see the database structure?
Absolutely. You can pull documentation for specific tables, which helps you understand the schema for your data projects.
How do I know if the FishBase data is current?
You can use the Connector to list all available database versions, which helps you track historical records and ensure you're using the latest version.
Is FishBase MCP good for marine biology research?
It is a primary capability for that. It connects to the world's largest database of fish species, making it a reliable source for peer-reviewed biological data.
Can I check if the FishBase API is online with FishBase MCP?
Yes, you can. Your agent can check the real-time heartbeat of the API to confirm the connection is active.
Can I switch between FishBase and SeaLifeBase data?
Yes. Most capabilities include a use_sealifebase parameter. Set it to true to query the SeaLifeBase database instead of the default FishBase.
How do I find the common names for a specific fish species?
Use the list_comnames capability and provide the species name in the species parameter. You can also limit the results or filter specific fields.
Where can I find documentation for the database tables?
You can use get_docs for general metadata or get_docs_by_table to get detailed documentation for a specific table name.
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Give your agent a direct line to FishBase.
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