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Art Institute of Chicago MCP — wraps the ARTIC public API (free, no auth)
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Art Institute of Chicago MCP — wraps the ARTIC public API (free, no auth)
Remote endpoints: streamable-http: https://gateway.pipeworx.io/artic/mcp
Security Report
Valid MCP server (1 strong, 1 medium validity signals). No known CVEs in dependencies. Imported from the Official MCP Registry. Trust signals: trusted author (35/35 approved). 1 finding(s) downgraded by scanner intelligence.
4 tools verified · Open access · 1 issue found
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This plugin requests these system permissions. Most are normal for its category.
How to Connect
Remote Plugin
No local installation needed. Your AI client connects to the remote endpoint directly.
Add this to your MCP configuration to connect:
{
"mcpServers": {
"io-github-pipeworx-io-artic": {
"url": "https://gateway.pipeworx.io/artic/mcp"
}
}
}Documentation
View on GitHubFrom the project's GitHub README.
mcp-artic
Art Institute of Chicago MCP — wraps the ARTIC public API (free, no auth)
Part of Pipeworx — an MCP gateway connecting AI agents to 1394+ live data sources.
Tools
| Tool | Description |
|---|---|
search_artworks | Search the Art Institute of Chicago collection by keyword. Returns artwork titles, artists, dates, mediums, and image IDs. Use get_artwork to fetch full details. |
get_artwork | Get complete details for an artwork by ID. Returns title, artist, date, medium, dimensions, description, credit line, and high-resolution image. |
get_artist | Get an artist's biography and their artworks by ID. Returns name, birth/death dates, bio text, and linked artwork IDs. |
get_exhibitions | Browse current and past exhibitions at the Art Institute. Returns exhibition titles, descriptions, and status (active or closed). |
Quick Start
Add to your MCP client (Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf, etc.):
{
"mcpServers": {
"artic": {
"url": "https://gateway.pipeworx.io/artic/mcp"
}
}
}
Or connect to the full Pipeworx gateway for access to all 1394+ data sources:
{
"mcpServers": {
"pipeworx": {
"url": "https://gateway.pipeworx.io/mcp"
}
}
}
Using with ask_pipeworx
Instead of calling tools directly, you can ask questions in plain English:
ask_pipeworx({ question: "your question about Artic data" })
The gateway picks the right tool and fills the arguments automatically.
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License
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