How to Use the EPA AirNow MCP in Windsurf
Monitor real-time air quality in Windsurf with direct EPA AirNow data access.
Works with every AI agent you already use
…and any MCP-compatible client
Connect EPA AirNow MCP to Windsurf
Create your Vinkius account to connect EPA AirNow to Windsurf and route execution through our secure gateway. The platform manages server hosting, runtime updates, and security layers. Configuration requires no manual server provisioning.
Real-time AQI checks in Windsurf
Trigger `get_current_aqi_by_latlon` to pull live sensor readings directly into your editor context. Cascade uses these coordinates to pinpoint exactly what the air quality is like near your project site. Stop guessing about environmental conditions. By piping raw EPA data into your workspace, you ensure your agent bases its code decisions on actual, verified atmospheric measurements.
Regional ZIP code analysis for Windsurf
Feed a 5-digit code into `get_current_aqi_by_zip` to get an instant snapshot of local pollution levels. It's the fastest way to verify if your current environment meets safety standards. This MCP Server provides the raw numbers you need to build context-aware applications. You don't have to manually browse government sites when the data lives right in your command stream.
Plan ahead with Windsurf forecasts
Use `get_forecast_aqi_by_zip` to pull upcoming air quality trends directly into your development workflow. You'll see exactly how conditions are expected to shift over the next day. This allows Cascade to write logic that anticipates air quality changes before they happen. It turns static environmental data into actionable intelligence for your project.
Set up EPA AirNow MCP in Windsurf
Prerequisites
- Windsurf IDE installed (macOS, Windows, or Linux)
- Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token
- 1
Open MCP configuration
Click the Cascade assistant icon in the sidebar, then click the hammer icon (🔨) at the top of the panel. Select "Configure" to open
~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json. - 2
Add the EPA AirNow MCP
Paste the JSON snippet shown on the right into the
mcpServersobject. Replace[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com. - 3
Refresh MCPs
Go back to the hammer icon (🔨) in Cascade and click "Refresh". Windsurf will detect the new server. No full restart is needed — the connection is hot-reloaded.
- 4
Verify in Cascade
Start a new Cascade conversation and ask something like "Show my EPA AirNow payment history." If connected, Cascade will call the EPA AirNow tools directly. You will see a green dot next to the server name in the MCP panel.
{
"mcpServers": {
"epa-airnow-mcp": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
}
}
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Common questions about EPA AirNow MCP in Windsurf
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