OpenCorporates Connector for AI agents.
6 live capabilities
Verify global company records and officer histories with official data.
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Why people use OpenCorporates
OpenCorporates Corporate Research for Due Diligence
This Connector changes that by letting your agent do the hunting for you. You just ask for the facts, and it pulls the official metadata, officer lists, and corporate groupings into a single view. You get a verified paper trail instead of a pile of open tabs.
What Vinkius changes
You get verified corporate data instantly without the manual research.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
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- Real-world use case 01
Finding hidden ownership in a shell company
A journalist wants to know who really owns a business.
- Real-world use case 02
Verifying a CEO's board history
A legal researcher needs to check a director's history.
- Real-world use case 03
Checking a partner's registration status
A due diligence team is checking a new vendor.
Complete set · 6capabilities
The complete OpenCorporates capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with OpenCorporates.
01—03
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 6 available through OpenCorporates.
- 01 Capability
Get company details
Get full details for a specific company by jurisdiction and number. This pulls the official registration metadata for an entity.
- 02 Capability
Get corporate grouping
Get details for a corporate grouping. This shows you how different companies are linked in a hierarchy.
- 03 Capability
Get api status
Check your current API token usage and status. This keeps you on top of your research limits.
04—06
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 6 available through OpenCorporates.
- 04 Capability
Search companies
Search for companies by name or keyword. This is the primary way to find entities across different countries.
- 05 Capability
Search officers
Search for corporate officers and directors. Use this to identify the people leading an organization.
- 06 Capability
List jurisdictions
List all jurisdictions supported by OpenCorporates. You can see exactly which regions your agent can query.
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask OpenCorporates to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use OpenCorporates 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_sBafZW8535m2gAOwjVlUMLkFUw4zIHn8DPleXEQD/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 OpenCorporates, and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable OpenCorporates for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_sBafZW8535m2gAOwjVlUMLkFUw4zIHn8DPleXEQD/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 OpenCorporates URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable OpenCorporates in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"opencorporates": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_sBafZW8535m2gAOwjVlUMLkFUw4zIHn8DPleXEQD/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 OpenCorporates
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using OpenCorporates, help me...". 6 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"opencorporates": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_sBafZW8535m2gAOwjVlUMLkFUw4zIHn8DPleXEQD/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 OpenCorporates
Ask Copilot: "Using OpenCorporates, help me...". 6 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"opencorporates": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_sBafZW8535m2gAOwjVlUMLkFUw4zIHn8DPleXEQD/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 OpenCorporates
Open Cascade and ask: "Using OpenCorporates, help me...". 6 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"opencorporates": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_sBafZW8535m2gAOwjVlUMLkFUw4zIHn8DPleXEQD/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 OpenCorporates
Ask Cline: "Using OpenCorporates, help me...". 6 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add opencorporates --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_sBafZW8535m2gAOwjVlUMLkFUw4zIHn8DPleXEQD/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 OpenCorporates
Ask Claude: "Using OpenCorporates, show me...". 6 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work OpenCorporates can move forward.
For the people who can't afford to get a corporate background check wrong. It's for analysts, researchers, and investigators who need to verify facts quickly.
Due Diligence Analyst
Verifying company registrations and metadata during a merger or acquisition.
Legal Researcher
Auditing officer distributions and leadership history for a high-stakes case.
Investigative Journalist
Mapping out corporate groupings to find hidden ownership markers.
Operations Lead
Automating the gathering of corporate data for cross-functional strategy.
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Before you connect
Questions about OpenCorporates.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
Does the OpenCorporates MCP include data from every country?
It covers hundreds of jurisdictions globally. You can use the list_jurisdictions capability to see the full list of regions your agent can query.
Can I use OpenCorporates MCP to find out who owns a specific business?
Yes, the get_corporate_grouping capability allows your agent to reveal how companies are linked and identify parent entities.
How do I know if my OpenCorporates MCP search is accurate?
The data is pulled directly from the world's largest open database of official corporate records, ensuring your research is grounded in verified data.
Can I use the OpenCorporates MCP for KYC checks?
It is excellent for the verification part of KYC, allowing you to quickly audit officer histories and registration statuses.
What happens if I run out of searches on the OpenCorporates MCP?
You can use the get_api_status capability to monitor your account usage and ensure you stay within your plan's limits.
Does the OpenCorporates MCP let me find people's names?
Yes, the search_officers capability lets you find names, roles, and history for corporate directors and other leadership figures.
How do I find my OpenCorporates API Token?
Log in to your OpenCorporates account, and you will find your API Token under your account details. Copy and paste it below.
What jurisdictions are covered?
OpenCorporates covers over 140 jurisdictions globally, including the US, UK, EU, and many others. Use the list_jurisdictions capability to see the full list.
Can the agent search for specific people?
Yes. The search_officers capability allows your agent to query the database for individual directors and officers by name to audit their corporate history.
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