GBIF Connector for AI agents.
3 live capabilities
Access global biodiversity records and species taxonomy for research.
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Why people use GBIF
GBIF for Biodiversity Research and Habitat Mapping
With this Connector, you just ask your agent for a summary of a species' distribution. It pulls the records, filters by country, and gives you a clean list of coordinates and dates in seconds.
What Vinkius changes
You get instant access to 2.4 billion biodiversity records without managing any manual data entry.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
One account · 5,900+ Connectors
- Real-world use case 01
Mapping jaguar sightings in Brazil
A researcher needs to know where jaguars are spotted in Brazil.
- Real-world use case 02
Identifying native orchids
An environmental consultant needs to see if a specific orchid is native to a region.
- Real-world use case 03
Whale taxonomy research
A student is writing a paper on whale taxonomy.
Complete set · 3capabilities
The complete GBIF capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with GBIF.
01—03
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 3 available through GBIF.
- 01 Capability
Search gbif species
Find a species by name to get its taxonomy, status, and total occurrence counts. This helps you quickly identify an organism's place in the biological tree.
- 02 Capability
Get gbif occurrences
Retrieve specific observation locations including GPS coordinates and country filters. Use this to map out where a species actually lives.
- 03 Capability
Get gbif species
Pull full species details and common names using a specific GBIF key. This is great for getting detailed vernacular names for local signage or reports.
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask GBIF to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use GBIF 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_SCirCL0PMrW7ObSLpSQ0aHnBntQSSODVn2GiOWXN/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 GBIF, and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable GBIF for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_SCirCL0PMrW7ObSLpSQ0aHnBntQSSODVn2GiOWXN/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 GBIF URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable GBIF in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"gbif": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_SCirCL0PMrW7ObSLpSQ0aHnBntQSSODVn2GiOWXN/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 GBIF
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using GBIF, help me...". 3 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"gbif": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_SCirCL0PMrW7ObSLpSQ0aHnBntQSSODVn2GiOWXN/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 GBIF
Ask Copilot: "Using GBIF, help me...". 3 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"gbif": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_SCirCL0PMrW7ObSLpSQ0aHnBntQSSODVn2GiOWXN/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 GBIF
Open Cascade and ask: "Using GBIF, help me...". 3 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"gbif": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_SCirCL0PMrW7ObSLpSQ0aHnBntQSSODVn2GiOWXN/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 GBIF
Ask Cline: "Using GBIF, help me...". 3 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add gbif --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_SCirCL0PMrW7ObSLpSQ0aHnBntQSSODVn2GiOWXN/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 GBIF
Ask Claude: "Using GBIF, show me...". 3 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work GBIF can move forward.
For the field researcher or conservationist who spends hours scrolling through academic databases looking for a single set of occurrence coordinates.
Conservation Biologist
Mapping out critical habitats for endangered species to plan protected zones.
Ecologist
Verifying species identifications during field research by checking taxonomy across different regions.
Environmental Consultant
Assessing regional biodiversity for impact studies to ensure regulatory compliance.
Build the capability set
Add more capabilities.
Each Connector adds new actions and data without changing how you work.
Browse ConnectorsSpecies
Access the GBIF Backbone Taxonomy to search, match, and explore species data, hierarchies, and biological media directly from your AI agent.
iNaturalist
Explore biodiversity data. search wildlife observations, identify species, find taxa and discover nature projects.
Trefle
Access the world's largest botanical database. search for plants, species, and genera, and explore distribution data directly from your AI agent.
Plants
Access a massive botanical database. search for plants, species, and distributions directly from any AI agent.
eBird
Access real-time bird sightings, hotspots, and taxonomic data from the global eBird database directly from your AI agent.
FishBase
Access the world's largest database of fish species. Query common names, database versions, and technical documentation for FishBase and SeaLifeBase.
Bring your own AI
Change the model, client or framework. Keep GBIF connected.
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CrewAI -
Vercel AI SDK
Before you connect
Questions about GBIF.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
What kind of biodiversity data can the GBIF MCP provide?
It provides access to 2.4 billion records, including species taxonomy, occurrence locations, and geographic distribution data from over 2,000 global institutions.
Can I use the GBIF MCP to find specific GPS locations for animals?
Yes, the Connector can retrieve specific occurrence records that include GPS coordinates, observation dates, and the type of specimen or observation.
Does the GBIF MCP support species names in different languages?
Yes, it can pull common names and vernacular names for species in many different languages, which is helpful for local research and signage.
How can I use the GBIF MCP for environmental impact studies?
You can use it to assess regional biodiversity by searching for species in specific countries or regions to see their distribution and status.
Can the GBIF MCP help me identify endangered species?
It provides the taxonomic status and occurrence counts for species, which helps conservationists identify where endangered species are located and how they are classified.
What is the difference between common and scientific names in the GBIF MCP?
The Connector provides both. It helps you search by the name you know (common) and returns the official scientific name and full taxonomy (scientific).
What types of organisms are covered in GBIF?
GBIF covers all life on Earth across all kingdoms: Animalia (animals), Plantae (plants), Fungi (mushrooms, yeasts), Bacteria, Archaea, Chromista (algae, diatoms), and Protozoa. From microscopic bacteria to blue whales, from orchids to ancient ferns. if a species has been scientifically described, GBIF likely has records for it.
Is GBIF data free and do I need to register?
Yes, GBIF data is completely free and open under CC0, CC-BY, or CC-BY-NC licenses. No registration or API key is required for programmatic access. GBIF is funded by governments of 40+ member countries and endorsed by the United Nations Environment Programme.
Can I filter species observations by country or region?
Yes! The occurrence search supports country filtering using ISO-2 country codes (US for United States, BR for Brazil, AU for Australia, GB for United Kingdom, JP for Japan, etc.). This allows you to find exactly where a species has been observed in a specific country with GPS coordinates and dates.
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