Rijksmuseum Connector for AI agents.
8 live capabilities
Access high-resolution Dutch art metadata and research library records.
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Why people use Rijksmuseum
Rijksmuseum for Accurate Art History Research
This Connector puts the Rijksmuseum's data ecosystem into your agent. You can pull research library records or IIIF manifests in a single turn, moving from a general query to specific data points instantly.
What Vinkius changes
You get a direct line to the Rijksmuseum archives without leaving your 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
Finding a specific painting
A student asks for Vermeer paintings and the agent lists them with IDs using search_collection.
- Real-world use case 02
Academic research
A historian asks for books on 'The Night Watch' restoration, and the agent pulls library records using search_library.
- Real-world use case 03
High-res inspection
A developer needs to know the max resolution of a specific object, so the agent pulls IIIF info using get_iiif_image_info.
Complete set · 8capabilities
The complete Rijksmuseum capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with Rijksmuseum.
01—04
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 8 available through Rijksmuseum.
- 01 Capability
Resolve pid
Turn a persistent identifier into the latest metadata. It ensures you're always looking at the most current information.
- 02 Capability
Get iiif image info
Get specific metadata for images in IIIF format. This helps you understand the technical specs of high-resolution assets.
- 03 Capability
Get iiif manifest
Pull the presentation manifest for an image. You'll use this to see how the museum structures its digital objects.
- 04 Capability
Get ldes collection
Access the Linked Data Event Streams collection. It's the best way to see updates in the museum's linked data.
05—08
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 8 available through Rijksmuseum.
- 05 Capability
Get ldes dataset
Grab a specific LDES dataset. Use this to pull targeted chunks of linked data for your project.
- 06 Capability
Oai pmh request
Harvest metadata using the OAI-PMH protocol. This is perfect for large-scale data collection from the museum.
- 07 Capability
Search collection
Filter the museum's holdings by creator, material, or technique. This is your primary way to find specific artworks.
- 08 Capability
Search library
Query the research library using Contextual Query Language. Use this to find specific books and academic records.
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask Rijksmuseum to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use Rijksmuseum 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_6YIkIaAhivuXu3HoHaQeJy3j71TH7KdxS3XNAZ2V/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 Rijksmuseum, and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable Rijksmuseum for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_6YIkIaAhivuXu3HoHaQeJy3j71TH7KdxS3XNAZ2V/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 Rijksmuseum URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable Rijksmuseum in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"rijksmuseum": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_6YIkIaAhivuXu3HoHaQeJy3j71TH7KdxS3XNAZ2V/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 Rijksmuseum
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Rijksmuseum, help me...". 8 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"rijksmuseum": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_6YIkIaAhivuXu3HoHaQeJy3j71TH7KdxS3XNAZ2V/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 Rijksmuseum
Ask Copilot: "Using Rijksmuseum, help me...". 8 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"rijksmuseum": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_6YIkIaAhivuXu3HoHaQeJy3j71TH7KdxS3XNAZ2V/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 Rijksmuseum
Open Cascade and ask: "Using Rijksmuseum, help me...". 8 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"rijksmuseum": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_6YIkIaAhivuXu3HoHaQeJy3j71TH7KdxS3XNAZ2V/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 Rijksmuseum
Ask Cline: "Using Rijksmuseum, help me...". 8 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add rijksmuseum --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_6YIkIaAhivuXu3HoHaQeJy3j71TH7KdxS3XNAZ2V/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 Rijksmuseum
Ask Claude: "Using Rijksmuseum, show me...". 8 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work Rijksmuseum can move forward.
For art historians who are tired of manual database jumping, researchers hunting for specific provenance, and developers who want clean cultural heritage data.
Art Historian
Verifying provenance and finding related works by a specific master on a Tuesday afternoon.
Academic Researcher
Pulling bibliographic records for a thesis on Dutch art history.
Data Scientist
Extracting large-scale metadata for cultural heritage analysis or app development.
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Bring your own AI
Change the model, client or framework. Keep Rijksmuseum connected.
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Before you connect
Questions about Rijksmuseum.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
Can I use the Rijksmuseum MCP to find specific artworks?
Yes, you can search by creator, title, material, or time period to find specific pieces in the collection.
Does the Rijksmuseum MCP provide high-resolution images?
It provides the IIIF manifests and metadata, which allow you to access high-resolution images and zoom levels.
Can I search the research library with the Rijksmuseum MCP?
Yes, it allows you to query bibliographic records for academic research and find specific books or reports.
How do I get the latest metadata for an object?
You can use the persistent identifier capability to ensure you're getting the most up-to-date information for any given piece.
Can I use this for large-scale data collection?
Yes, it supports OAI-PMH and LDES, which are standard for harvesting metadata for data science or app development.
Is the Rijksmuseum MCP good for art history students?
It's perfect for students who need to find primary sources, bibliographic records, and high-quality image metadata quickly.
How can I find all paintings by a specific artist like Rembrandt?
You can use the search_collection capability and provide the artist's name in the creator field. You can also refine the search by setting the type to 'painting'.
Can I search for books and research papers related to an artwork?
Yes! Use the search_library capability to query the Rijksmuseum Research Library. You can search by subject, author, or title using CQL queries.
How do I access high-resolution image data for a masterpiece?
Use the get_iiif_manifest capability with the object's identifier. This provides a standardized manifest containing image sequences and metadata for high-resolution viewing.
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