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ORCID (Researcher IDs) Connector for AI agents.

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Search scholarly records and manage researcher profiles in your agent.

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Why people use ORCID (Researcher IDs)

ORCID for Verifying Academic Credentials

With this Connector, you just ask your agent to pull the record. It fetches the full biography and work history in one go, giving you a verified summary in seconds. You get the data you need without the tab-switching fatigue.

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What Vinkius changes

It turns the ORCID registry into a searchable, manageable database for your AI agent.

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

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  1. Real-world use case 01

    Verifying a collaborator

    A researcher asks the agent to find a specific name and pull their full biography using `get_person` to confirm their expertise.

  2. Real-world use case 02

    Audit a grant

    A grant officer uses `get_activities` to check if a researcher's previous funding aligns with their current proposal.

  3. Real-world use case 03

    Bulk data collection

    A librarian uses `csv_search` to get a list of researchers at an institution for a database update.

Complete set · 14capabilities

The complete ORCID (Researcher IDs) capability set.

These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with ORCID (Researcher IDs).

Capability set01 / 04

01—04

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 14 available through ORCID (Researcher IDs).

  1. 01 Capability

    Delete item

    Remove a specific item from an ORCID record. Use this to clean up outdated or incorrect information.

  2. 02 Capability

    Expanded search

    Run an expanded search of the ORCID registry for more granular results. This helps find specific researchers using more complex criteria.

  3. 03 Capability

    Get works

    Get a summary of all research works for a specific ORCID record. This lets you see a researcher's publication history in one place.

  4. 04 Capability

    Add item

    Add a new research item or activity to an ORCID record. This helps you keep your own scholarly profile current.

Capability set02 / 04

05—08

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 14 available through ORCID (Researcher IDs).

  1. 05 Capability

    Get activities

    Pull a summary of all activities for a specific researcher. This gives you a bird's eye view of their professional history.

  2. 06 Capability

    Get person

    Fetch the biographical section of an ORCID record. Use this to see a researcher's affiliations and interests.

  3. 07 Capability

    Get record

    Get a full summary of a researcher's ORCID record. This provides a complete overview of their academic identity.

  4. 08 Capability

    Get section item

    Pull full details for one specific item in a record. Use this to see the specific data for a single work or funding source.

Capability set03 / 04

09—11

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 14 available through ORCID (Researcher IDs).

  1. 09 Capability

    Get summary

    Retrieve validated trust markers for a record. This helps you verify if a record has been officially confirmed.

  2. 10 Capability

    Register webhook

    Set up a webhook for an ORCID record to receive updates. This is useful for getting real-time notifications on record changes.

  3. 11 Capability

    Search

    Perform a standard search of the ORCID registry for researchers. Use this to find people by name or institution.

Capability set04 / 04

12—14

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 14 available through ORCID (Researcher IDs).

  1. 12 Capability

    Unregister webhook

    Remove a previously registered webhook from an ORCID record. This cleans up your notification settings.

  2. 13 Capability

    Update item

    Modify an existing item within an ORCID record. Use this to fix typos or update details in a specific research entry.

  3. 14 Capability

    Csv search

    Search the registry and get the results in CSV format. This makes it easy to move data into your own spreadsheets.

Set up in minutes

One URL. Then ask ORCID (Researcher IDs) to work.

Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use ORCID (Researcher IDs) 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 ORCID (Researcher IDs), and paste the URL above.

  3. Step 03

    Turn it on in chat

    Select +, open Connectors, and enable ORCID (Researcher IDs) for the conversation.

Where the request belongs

Work ORCID can move forward.

Built around the request

Academic researchers who need to verify collaborators, librarians managing institutional metadata, and grant officers checking funding history.

01

Academic Researcher

Verifying publication records of potential collaborators on a Tuesday afternoon.

02

Data Librarian

Automating the collection of institutional research metadata for a university database.

03

Grant Officer

Checking funding history and credentials during a grant review process.

Build the capability set

Add more capabilities.

Each Connector adds new actions and data without changing how you work.

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ORCID logo
01 13 capabilities

ORCID

Access and manage ORCID researcher records. search the registry, fetch biographical data, and manage works or affiliations directly.

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DataCite REST logo
02 12 capabilities

DataCite REST

Manage and query DOIs (Digital Object Identifiers) via DataCite. retrieve metadata, list activities, and manage research records directly from your AI agent.

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OpenAlex logo
03 14 capabilities

OpenAlex

Automate scholarly research via OpenAlex. search millions of works, authors, and institutions directly from any AI agent.

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CrossRef logo
04 3 capabilities

CrossRef

Search 140M+ scholarly works across all scientific disciplines. with DOI resolution, citation counts, author lookup, and full bibliographic metadata from the world's largest DOI registry.

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Stanford OpenAlex logo
05 16 capabilities

Stanford OpenAlex

Explore the global research landscape with open access to scholarly works, authors, institutions, and citation graphs.

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Scopus logo
06 10 capabilities

Scopus

Access the world's largest abstract and citation database. Search for research papers, authors, and institutional profiles directly.

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Before you connect

Questions about ORCID.

The practical details behind the request, access and result.

Can I use the ORCID MCP to find my own researcher ID?

Yes, you can use the Connector to search the registry for your own name and find your official ORCID iD if you've lost it.

Does the ORCID MCP allow me to update my publication list?

Yes, if you have the correct permissions, you can use the Connector to add new works or update existing entries in your profile.

How does the ORCID MCP help with grant verification?

It allows your agent to pull funding history and activity summaries, making it much faster to verify a researcher's past projects.

Can the ORCID MCP export data to a spreadsheet?

Yes, you can use the search capability to return results in CSV format, which you can then easily import into Excel or Google Sheets.

Is the ORCID MCP good for finding collaborators?

It's excellent for that. You can search by institution or keywords to find relevant researchers and pull their full biographies instantly.

Does the ORCID MCP require a special login for private data?

The Connector supports both public and Member API tokens, allowing you to access more detailed records and manage your own private data.

Can I search for researchers by their institution or specific keywords?

Yes! Use the expanded_search capability with a Solr query like affiliation-name:"University of Oxford" to find researchers associated with specific organizations along with their profile details.

How do I retrieve the full list of publications for a specific ORCID iD?

You can use the get_works capability by providing the researcher's ORCID iD. This will return a summary of all research works associated with that record.

Is it possible to add new research items to an ORCID profile using this server?

Yes, if you have a Member API access token with the appropriate scopes, you can use the add_item capability to add works, funding, or other activities to a record.

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