Trefle Connector for AI agents.
11 live capabilities
Access global botanical data and species distribution maps instantly.
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Why people use Trefle
Plants for Botanical Research
This Connector lets your agent pull that info in one go. You get a clean summary of taxonomic data, distribution zones, and growth characteristics without the manual clicking.
What Vinkius changes
You get instant access to a professional botanical database through a simple 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
Mapping regional flora
A researcher asks for all plants in a specific zone to build a biodiversity map for a local conservation project.
- Real-world use case 02
Populating a gardening app
A developer wants to populate a gardening app with plant images and soil requirements for 50 different species.
- Real-world use case 03
Verifying plant varieties
A gardener wants to verify if a specific variety of rose grows in a certain climate zone before planting.
Complete set · 11capabilities
The complete Trefle capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with Trefle.
01—04
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 11 available through Trefle.
- 01 Capability
List species
View all species, subspecies, and varieties with advanced filters. This lets you see every variation of a plant.
- 02 Capability
Report species error
Notify the database of an error in a specific species record. Use this to flag incorrect data for the community.
- 03 Capability
Search plants
Find plants based on their common or scientific names. It's the fastest way to find a specific plant in the database.
- 04 Capability
Search species
Search for specific species, subspecies, or varieties by name. Use this for more granular searches of specific plants.
05—08
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 11 available through Trefle.
- 05 Capability
Correct species
Submit a data correction for a specific species. This helps keep the botanical database accurate.
- 06 Capability
Get plant
Fetch complete details for a single plant entry. Use this to get specific growth requirements and metadata.
- 07 Capability
Get species
Retrieve metadata for a specific species, subspecies, or variety. It provides deep taxonomic information.
- 08 Capability
List distribution plants
Identify all plants located within a specific WGSRPD zone. This is great for mapping regional flora.
09—11
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 11 available through Trefle.
- 09 Capability
List distributions
See a full list of all available distribution zones. Use this to find the right zone codes for your research.
- 10 Capability
List genus
Browse all available genera in the database. It helps you see the broader categories of plants.
- 11 Capability
List plants
List main plant species using various filters and orderings. You can sort and filter these results easily.
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask Trefle to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use Trefle 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_bpJgA7d1fc2Jh8wC7QBbfmJQmGnmBEOgAyE4DoVT/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 Trefle, and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable Trefle for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_bpJgA7d1fc2Jh8wC7QBbfmJQmGnmBEOgAyE4DoVT/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 Trefle URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable Trefle in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"plants": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_bpJgA7d1fc2Jh8wC7QBbfmJQmGnmBEOgAyE4DoVT/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 Trefle
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Trefle, help me...". 11 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"plants": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_bpJgA7d1fc2Jh8wC7QBbfmJQmGnmBEOgAyE4DoVT/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 Trefle
Ask Copilot: "Using Trefle, help me...". 11 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"plants": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_bpJgA7d1fc2Jh8wC7QBbfmJQmGnmBEOgAyE4DoVT/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 Trefle
Open Cascade and ask: "Using Trefle, help me...". 11 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"plants": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_bpJgA7d1fc2Jh8wC7QBbfmJQmGnmBEOgAyE4DoVT/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 Trefle
Ask Cline: "Using Trefle, help me...". 11 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add plants --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_bpJgA7d1fc2Jh8wC7QBbfmJQmGnmBEOgAyE4DoVT/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 Trefle
Ask Claude: "Using Trefle, show me...". 11 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work Trefle can move forward.
This is for anyone who needs accurate botanical data without the manual research. It's for the researcher who needs to verify taxonomy or the developer building a nature-focused app.
Botanists
Verifying distribution zones and taxonomic data for research papers.
Gardening App Developers
Pulling plant characteristics and images for a user-facing product.
Conservationists
Mapping species variations across different geographical regions.
Build the capability set
Add more capabilities.
Each Connector adds new actions and data without changing how you work.
Browse ConnectorsTrefle
Access the world's largest botanical database. search for plants, species, and genera, and explore distribution data directly from your AI agent.
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GBIF
Search 2.4 billion biodiversity records. find any species on Earth with full taxonomy, observation locations, and geographic distribution from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility.
PlantNET
Identify plant species, diseases, and cultivated varieties using the Pl@ntNet AI engine. analyze images and access global taxonomic data.
Species
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.
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Before you connect
Questions about Trefle.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
Can the Plants MCP help me find specific plant species?
Yes, you can search for plants using common or scientific names to get specific details about species, subspecies, and varieties.
Does the Plants MCP provide distribution maps?
It provides data on geographical distribution zones based on the WGSRPD standard, helping you see where specific plants grow.
Can I use the Plants MCP for my gardening app?
Yes, it's great for developers who need to pull plant characteristics, genus info, and variety details to populate their applications.
How does the Plants MCP handle species variations?
The Connector allows you to search and list specific subspecies and varieties, providing a deeper look than just the main species records.
Can I report errors to the botanical database?
Yes, you can use the Connector to notify the database of any errors in specific species records to help keep the data accurate.
Is the Plants MCP good for academic research?
It's ideal for research because it provides standardized taxonomic data and distribution zones directly from the Trefle API.
How do I search for a specific plant like 'Lavender'?
You can use the search_plants capability. Simply provide the name as the 'q' parameter, and the agent will return a list of matching plants from the database.
Can I find plants native to a specific region or country?
Yes! Use the list_distribution_plants capability with the specific distribution zone slug (e.g., 'fra' for France or 'bra' for Brazil) to see plants found in that area.
What is the difference between get_plant and get_species?
get_plant retrieves the main record for a plant, while get_species provides more granular taxonomic data, including specific varieties, subspecies, and detailed growth characteristics.
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