Sunrise-Sunset Connector for AI agents.
1 live capability
Plan outdoor events and photo shoots with precise solar and twilight data.
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Why people use Sunrise-Sunset
Sunrise-Sunset for Precise Solar Data in Photography
With this Connector, you just tell your agent where you are going. It pulls the sunrise, sunset, and twilight data in one go. You get the exact numbers you need to plan your day without the browser hopping.
What Vinkius changes
You get precise astronomical data for any coordinate on Earth without leaving your chat interface.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
One account · 6,100+ Connectors
- Real-world use case 01
Planning a destination photo shoot
A photographer needs to know the exact blue hour for a shoot in Tokyo on a specific date.
- Real-world use case 02
Solar energy feasibility study
An engineer wants to know how many hours of direct sunlight a site in Arizona gets in December.
- Real-world use case 03
Outdoor wedding lighting schedule
A wedding planner needs to check if a 6 PM ceremony in Italy will have enough natural light.
Complete set · 1capability
The complete Sunrise-Sunset capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with Sunrise-Sunset.
01
1 capability in this set.
Part of 1 available through Sunrise-Sunset.
- 01 Capability
Get sunrise sunset
Pulls the exact sunrise and sunset times for any latitude and longitude. This helps you plan lighting for events or calculate solar exposure for specific sites.
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask Sunrise-Sunset to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use Sunrise-Sunset 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_h5QVzZiOuKY354MuvcVnIyjZwY4zxU3WwytiY6cR/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 Sunrise-Sunset, and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable Sunrise-Sunset for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_h5QVzZiOuKY354MuvcVnIyjZwY4zxU3WwytiY6cR/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 Sunrise-Sunset URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable Sunrise-Sunset in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"sunrise-sunset": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_h5QVzZiOuKY354MuvcVnIyjZwY4zxU3WwytiY6cR/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 Sunrise-Sunset
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Sunrise-Sunset, help me...". 1 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"sunrise-sunset": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_h5QVzZiOuKY354MuvcVnIyjZwY4zxU3WwytiY6cR/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 Sunrise-Sunset
Ask Copilot: "Using Sunrise-Sunset, help me...". 1 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"sunrise-sunset": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_h5QVzZiOuKY354MuvcVnIyjZwY4zxU3WwytiY6cR/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 Sunrise-Sunset
Open Cascade and ask: "Using Sunrise-Sunset, help me...". 1 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"sunrise-sunset": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_h5QVzZiOuKY354MuvcVnIyjZwY4zxU3WwytiY6cR/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 Sunrise-Sunset
Ask Cline: "Using Sunrise-Sunset, help me...". 1 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add sunrise-sunset --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_h5QVzZiOuKY354MuvcVnIyjZwY4zxU3WwytiY6cR/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 Sunrise-Sunset
Ask Claude: "Using Sunrise-Sunset, show me...". 1 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work Sunrise-Sunset can move forward.
Photographers, energy consultants, and event planners who need to know exactly when the sun moves. It solves the headache of manual timezone conversions and light-level estimates.
Commercial Photographer
Planning the exact minute for a blue hour shoot in a new city.
Solar Energy Analyst
Calculating the annual kilowatt-hours a specific roof coordinate can generate.
Outdoor Event Planner
Ensuring a gala has enough natural light before the artificial lights kick in.
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Before you connect
Questions about Sunrise-Sunset.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
Can Sunrise-Sunset MCP give me the exact time for a specific city?
Yes, it uses coordinates to give you the exact time for any city on Earth, including specific local times.
Does Sunrise-Sunset MCP include twilight times?
Yes, it provides civil, nautical, and astronomical twilight data to help you plan for specific light levels.
Can I use Sunrise-Sunset MCP to plan a shoot for next year?
Yes, it can query both historical and future dates, making it perfect for long-term project planning.
Does Sunrise-Sunset MCP handle different timezones?
Yes, you can specify the timezone to ensure the results match your local clock exactly.
Is Sunrise-Sunset MCP good for solar energy research?
It is excellent for calculating day length and solar exposure for specific coordinates to determine energy potential.
How accurate is the data from Sunrise-Sunset MCP?
It provides precise astronomical data based on latitude and longitude, ensuring high accuracy for professional use.
Can I get solar data for a specific date in the future?
Yes! Use the get_sunrise_sunset capability and provide the date parameter in YYYY-MM-DD format (e.g., '2025-12-25').
Does the capability support local timezones?
Yes. By providing a tzid (like 'Europe/London' or 'America/New_York'), the capability returns times adjusted for that specific region.
What is the difference between civil and astronomical twilight in the results?
The get_sunrise_sunset capability returns all phases. Civil twilight is when there is still enough light for outdoor activities, while astronomical twilight marks when the sky is completely dark for astronomical observations.
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