How to Use the Copernicus Data Space MCP in Claude

Q: How do I configure Copernicus Data Space in Claude Desktop?

Edit your claudedesktopconfig.json file to add the Copernicus Data Space MCP server under the mcpServers key. Once you add your client credentials, restart Claude Desktop to see the tools.

Q: How does Claude Desktop search for specific orbit passes on Copernicus Data Space?

Your agent uses the searchbyorbitnumber tool to pinpoint repeat-pass radar or optical data. This allows Claude Desktop to find matching geometries for interferometry workflows.

Q: How do I check that my API credentials actually work?

Run checkcopernicusstatus inside your chat. This tool tests your client ID and secret against the Copernicus Data Space endpoint and confirms your connection status.

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Query Copernicus Data Space from Claude Desktop

The `search_products` tool lets you query the Copernicus Data Space catalog directly from your Claude Desktop app. Your agent uses your bounding boxes or WKT polygons to find the exact Sentinel-2 or Sentinel-1 passes you need. You do not need to copy coordinates back and forth from web portals. Simply tell your agent the region and date range, and it runs `search_by_bbox` to grab the files.

Inspect satellite metadata before downloading

The `get_product` tool pulls full metadata sheets right into your Claude Desktop workspace. This lets you inspect sensing times, cloud cover percentages, and file sizes before spending bandwidth on massive datasets. Your agent reads these details and uses `list_product_nodes` to show you the internal file tree. You see the XML schemas and raw measurement files inside the package before running a single script.

Generate authenticated download links instantly

The `get_product_download_url` tool outputs direct download links with one-hour Bearer tokens right in your chat. This means your Claude Desktop agent prepares your raw SAFE files for immediate download. You can combine this with `get_quicklook` to check the JPEG thumbnail inside Claude Desktop before committing to a multi-gigabyte Sentinel download. It keeps your local storage clean and your bandwidth focused.

Setup guide

Set up Copernicus Data Space MCP in Claude Web or Desktop

1

Open Claude Settings

Go to claude.ai, click your profile icon, then navigate to Customize → Connectors.
2

Add Custom Connector

Click the "+" button and select Add custom connector. Paste your Vinkius endpoint URL: https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your token from cloud.vinkius.com. For OAuth-protected servers, expand Advanced settings to add credentials.
3

Start a conversation

Open a new chat. The Copernicus Data Space MCP tools are available immediately — no restart needed.

Endpoint URL

https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

No configuration file needed — paste the URL directly in the Claude web interface.

Available on Free (1 connector), Pro, Max, Team, and Enterprise plans.

Prerequisites

Claude Desktop installed (macOS or Windows)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open Claude Desktop Settings

Click the menu icon at the top-left corner, go to Settings → Developer → Edit Config. This opens claude_desktop_config.json in your default text editor.
2

Paste the Copernicus Data Space MCP configuration

Copy the JSON snippet on the right into the mcpServers object. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Restart Claude Desktop

Close and reopen the application. Claude needs a full restart to load new MCPs — refreshing a conversation is not enough.
4

Verify the connection

Open a new conversation. Click the 🔌 icon at the bottom of the message input. You should see tools listed under copernicus-data-space-mcp.

json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "copernicus-data-space-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about Copernicus Data Space MCP in Claude Desktop

Edit your claude_desktop_config.json file to add the Copernicus Data Space MCP server under the mcpServers key. Once you add your client credentials, restart Claude Desktop to see the tools.

Yes, you connect the Copernicus Data Space MCP server as a custom connector in your browser settings. Paste the hosted URL, authenticate, and your agent can query Sentinel imagery directly.

Your agent uses the `search_by_orbit_number` tool to pinpoint repeat-pass radar or optical data. This allows Claude Desktop to find matching geometries for interferometry workflows.

Run `check_copernicus_status` inside your chat. This tool tests your client ID and secret against the Copernicus Data Space endpoint and confirms your connection status.

No. Your API credentials and metadata queries remain strictly within your local Claude Desktop environment or your private secure connection. The MCP server acts as a direct, isolated conduit to the Copernicus API.

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