Orcid MCP Server

Search ORCID researcher profiles, retrieve works, and export citations

Local serverstdioPython

What is the Orcid MCP Server?

Search ORCID researcher profiles, retrieve works, and export citations

What you get

An MCP (Model Context Protocol) server that provides tools for searching the ORCID registry, reading researcher profiles, retrieving publications, and exporting citations in RIS and BibTeX formats.

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Maintainer setup documentation.

Recorded tools

Check the linked publisher documentation and your connected client's tool list. Names and availability can vary with the server version and account permissions.

ToolWhat it does
orcid_searchSearch for researchers by name, affiliation, keyword, DOI, or advanced Solr query
orcid_read_recordRead a researcher's full profile (bio, employment, education, keywords)
orcid_read_worksGet publications from a researcher's ORCID record
orcid_export_risExport retrieved works as RIS (for Zotero, EndNote, etc.)
orcid_export_bibtexExport retrieved works as BibTeX

Configuration

VariableDescriptionRequired
ORCID_CLIENT_IDConfiguration value read at startup.Optional
ORCID_CLIENT_SECRETCredential the server authenticates with.Yes

Example prompts to try

  • “Use Orcid to orcid search.”
  • “Use Orcid to orcid read record.”
  • “Use Orcid to orcid read works.”

Frequently asked questions

Search ORCID researcher profiles, retrieve works, and export citations Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.