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Zenodo MCP Server

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Zenodo open research repository hosted by CERN. Search and retrieve research outputs including papers, datasets, and software with DOI-backed metadata, versioning, and file access.

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SKILL.md

Domain knowledge for Zenodo — workflow patterns, data models, and gotchas for your AI agent.

Zenodo

Zenodo hosts research outputs: papers, datasets, software. Records have metadata, files, and versions. No auth required for public read.

Data Model

  • Records — research outputs; have metadata, files, DOI.
  • Record Versions — version history of records.
  • Search — search records by query.

Gotchas

  • Record ID: Record details and versions require record ID. Search first to obtain ID.
  • DOI: Records can have DOIs; use for persistent identification.

Tools in this Server (3)

Zenodo Get Record

Retrieve detailed metadata for a specific record from Zenodo. Returns detailed information about a research record including title, creators, abstrac...

Zenodo Get Record Versions

Get all versions of a Zenodo record. Returns a list of all versions of a dataset, software, or publication record in Zenodo, allowing you to see the ...

Zenodo Search Records

Search Zenodo for research records including datasets, software, publications, and other research outputs. Zenodo is an open repository for research ...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Zenodo MCP server?

Zenodo open research repository hosted by CERN. Search and retrieve research outputs including papers, datasets, and software with DOI-backed metadata, versioning, and file access. It provides 3 tools that AI agents can use through the Model Context Protocol (MCP).

How do I connect Zenodo to my AI agent?

Add the MCPBundles server URL to your MCP client configuration (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, etc.). The URL format is: https://mcp.mcpbundles.com/bundle/zenodo. Authentication is handled automatically.

How many tools does Zenodo provide?

Zenodo provides 3 tools that can be called by AI agents, along with a SKILL.md that gives your AI agent domain knowledge about when and how to use them.

What authentication does Zenodo require?

Zenodo uses open data APIs — no authentication required.

Setup Instructions

Connect Zenodo to any MCP client in minutes

MCP URLhttps://mcp.mcpbundles.com/bundle/zenodo

One-click install:

The link prefills the Add custom connector dialog — you still review the values and click Add, then Connect to complete OAuth.

Or add manually

  1. Open claude.ai → Settings → Connectors.
  2. Click the + button and choose Add custom connector.
  3. Set Name to Zenodo and paste the MCP URL into Remote MCP server URL.
  4. Click Add. Zenodo will appear under Not connected — select it and click Connect to complete OAuth.
Name: Zenodo
Remote MCP server URL: https://mcp.mcpbundles.com/bundle/zenodo
Authentication: OAuth

Custom connectors at claude.ai require a paid Claude plan (Pro, Max, Team, or Enterprise).

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Zenodo MCP Server & Skill — 3 Tools