23 January 2026
GetFTR, the global content access platform connecting users to the full text of trusted academic content, has launched a new capability that allows AI-powered research tools and agents to check content entitlements in real time and generate “smart links” to send users to authoritative full text.
As AI-powered research assistants, discovery tools, and enterprise workflows become increasingly embedded in how users access information, ensuring lawful and streamlined access to content has become a critical challenge. The new capability uses the Model Context Protocol (MCP), an open emerging standard that enables AI tools to securely connect to trusted external services. Through GetFTR’s MCP server, AI applications can now ask a simple question in real time: does this user have access to this content? – and route them accordingly.
“AI is rapidly changing how researchers and professionals discover and interact with content. This development is about making sure AI-driven discovery works responsibly,” said Dianne Benham, Product Director at GetFTR. “By enabling AI tools to check entitlements at the point of discovery, we’re reducing friction for users while maintaining trust, compliance, and transparency for publishers.”
The MCP server capability enables:
- AI-native entitlement checks that integrate directly into AI tools and agent workflows
- Accurate routing to the correct version of record based on their entitlements
- Trusted, standards-based integration aligned with emerging AI and publishing interoperability frameworks that supports responsible AI development
- Secure and privacy-aware interactions, consistent with GetFTR’s existing infrastructure and publisher agreements
By supporting MCP, GetFTR makes it easier for AI developers, publishers, and enterprise platforms to build responsible AI experiences that respect access rights while improving user outcomes.
“GetFTR’s mission has always been to streamline access to trusted, authoritative content. Verifiability of AI outputs through proper attribution and citation is essential for AI-powered tools aimed at researchers. This launch represents an important step in making AI-driven discovery work in harmony with existing content ecosystems,” added Ralph Youngen, GetFTR Board Chairperson.
The MCP server capability is available now to partners and developers. Organizations interested in integrating AI tools with GetFTR can contact dianne@getfulltextresearch.com