OSTI (DOE Scientific Research) Connector for AI agents.
6 live capabilities
Access Department of Energy research papers and scientific datasets directly.
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Why people use OSTI (DOE Scientific Research)
OSTI for Streamlining DOE Research Discovery
This Connector replaces that manual grind. You just ask your agent to find specific reports or datasets, and it pulls the information directly into your chat. You get a clean list of results in seconds.
What Vinkius changes
You get instant access to millions of DOE research records without leaving your favorite AI client.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
One account · 5,900+ Connectors
- Real-world use case 01
Finding specific papers
A researcher asks for quantum computing papers from 2023 and the agent returns a list of titles and OSTI IDs.
- Real-world use case 02
Dataset discovery
A data scientist needs solar irradiance data and the agent identifies the correct records in the DOE Data Explorer.
- Real-world use case 03
DOI management
A grant admin needs to register a new report and uses the agent to submit the record and reserve the DOI.
Complete set · 6capabilities
The complete OSTI (DOE Scientific Research) capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with OSTI (DOE Scientific Research).
01—03
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 6 available through OSTI (DOE Scientific Research).
- 01 Capability
Get data explorer record
Fetches a single DOE Data Explorer record by ID. It's great for getting deep metadata on a specific dataset.
- 02 Capability
Get osti record
Retrieves a single OSTI.GOV record by its ID. Use this to get full bibliographic details for a specific publication.
- 03 Capability
Reserve doi
Reserves a DOI via the E-Link API with minimal metadata. This helps you secure a unique identifier for your own research output.
04—06
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 6 available through OSTI (DOE Scientific Research).
- 04 Capability
Search data explorer records
Searches for scientific datasets within the DOE Data Explorer. This is your primary way to find new data for analysis.
- 05 Capability
Search osti records
Searches the OSTI.GOV database for publications and reports. It's the fastest way to find literature by title, author, or date.
- 06 Capability
Submit record
Submits or updates a record and registers a DOI via the E-Link API. It handles the final step of making your research officially visible.
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask OSTI (DOE Scientific Research) to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use OSTI (DOE Scientific Research) 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_pG4xCqNgxW4p54Mwmm4GWj482JeAOzG4qTA4ZDKL/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 OSTI (DOE Scientific Research), and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable OSTI (DOE Scientific Research) for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_pG4xCqNgxW4p54Mwmm4GWj482JeAOzG4qTA4ZDKL/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 OSTI (DOE Scientific Research) URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable OSTI (DOE Scientific Research) in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"osti-doe-scientific-research": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_pG4xCqNgxW4p54Mwmm4GWj482JeAOzG4qTA4ZDKL/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 OSTI (DOE Scientific Research)
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using OSTI (DOE Scientific Research), help me...". 6 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"osti-doe-scientific-research": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_pG4xCqNgxW4p54Mwmm4GWj482JeAOzG4qTA4ZDKL/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 OSTI (DOE Scientific Research)
Ask Copilot: "Using OSTI (DOE Scientific Research), help me...". 6 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"osti-doe-scientific-research": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_pG4xCqNgxW4p54Mwmm4GWj482JeAOzG4qTA4ZDKL/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 OSTI (DOE Scientific Research)
Open Cascade and ask: "Using OSTI (DOE Scientific Research), help me...". 6 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"osti-doe-scientific-research": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_pG4xCqNgxW4p54Mwmm4GWj482JeAOzG4qTA4ZDKL/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 OSTI (DOE Scientific Research)
Ask Cline: "Using OSTI (DOE Scientific Research), help me...". 6 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add osti-doe-scientific-research --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_pG4xCqNgxW4p54Mwmm4GWj482JeAOzG4qTA4ZDKL/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 OSTI (DOE Scientific Research)
Ask Claude: "Using OSTI (DOE Scientific Research), show me...". 6 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work OSTI can move forward.
This is for the researcher who's tired of digging through government portals to find relevant papers or the data scientist who needs to find specific DOE datasets for their models.
Research Scientist
Finds specific papers on quantum computing or energy storage to cite in a new study.
Data Scientist
Scours the Data Explorer for high-resolution environmental datasets to train new models.
Grant Administrator
Manages the DOI registration process for federally funded projects to ensure compliance.
Build the capability set
Add more capabilities.
Each Connector adds new actions and data without changing how you work.
Browse ConnectorsZenodo
Manage scientific research and datasets on Zenodo—create depositions, upload files, and search records directly from your AI agent.
DataCite REST
Manage and query DOIs (Digital Object Identifiers) via DataCite. retrieve metadata, list activities, and manage research records directly from your AI agent.
Data.gov Catalog
Access the official US Government open data catalog. Search thousands of datasets, organizations, and spatial data directly from your AI agent.
ORCID (Researcher IDs)
Connect to the ORCID registry to search for researchers, fetch biographical data, and manage research activities like works and funding.
Figshare
Manage research data and scholarly outputs via Figshare. list public articles, manage private uploads, and organize collections directly from your AI agent.
NRC ADAMS (Nuclear Regulatory)
Access official Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) documents, news, and reactor status reports directly through the ADAMS database.
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Before you connect
Questions about OSTI.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
Does the OSTI MCP work for all federal research?
No, this Connector is specifically designed to access the Department of Energy's research output and the DOE Data Explorer.
Can I use the OSTI MCP to find scientific datasets?
Yes, you can search for and retrieve metadata for scientific datasets directly from the DOE Data Explorer.
How do I manage DOIs with the OSTI MCP?
You can reserve and submit DOIs for DOE-funded research via the E-Link API using the built-in capabilities.
Can I filter research results by sponsoring organization?
Yes, you can narrow down your search by specific sponsoring organizations or research organizations.
What kind of records does the OSTI MCP find?
It finds publications, reports, and conference papers from the Department of Energy's vast research output.
Do I need a special key for DOI registration?
If you want to manage DOIs, you will need to provide your OSTI E-Link Token in the Connector settings.
How can I search for research papers by a specific author?
You can use the search_osti_records capability and provide the author's name in the author parameter. The agent will return a list of matching records from the OSTI.GOV repository.
What is the difference between searching OSTI records and Data Explorer records?
Use search_osti_records for general research information like publications and reports. Use search_data_explorer_records specifically when you are looking for scientific datasets.
Can I reserve a DOI for my research before it is public?
Yes, if you have an E-Link token, you can use the reserve_doi action. You'll need to provide the title, product type, and your site ownership code.
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