GDACS MCP Server for Claude Code 12 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Claude Code is Anthropic's agentic CLI for terminal-first development. Add GDACS as an MCP server in one command and Claude Code will discover every tool at runtime. ideal for automation pipelines, CI/CD integration, and headless workflows via Vinkius.
ASK AI ABOUT THIS MCP SERVER
Vinkius supports streamable HTTP and SSE.
Vinkius Desktop App
The modern way to manage MCP Servers — no config files, no terminal commands. Install GDACS and 2,500+ MCP Servers from a single visual interface.
# Your Vinkius token. get it at cloud.vinkius.com
claude mcp add gdacs --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
* Every MCP server runs on Vinkius-managed infrastructure inside AWS - a purpose-built runtime with per-request V8 isolates, Ed25519 signed audit chains, and sub-40ms cold starts optimized for native MCP execution. See our infrastructure
About GDACS MCP Server
Connect to GDACS (Global Disaster Alert and Coordination System) and monitor worldwide disaster activity through natural conversation — no API key needed.
Claude Code registers GDACS as an MCP server in a single terminal command. Once connected, Claude Code discovers all 12 tools at runtime and can call them headlessly. ideal for CI/CD pipelines, cron jobs, and automated workflows where GDACS data drives decisions without human intervention.
What you can do
- Earthquake Tracking — Monitor earthquakes worldwide with magnitude filtering, depth data and impact estimates
- Cyclone Monitoring — Track tropical cyclones, hurricanes and typhoons with categories, wind speeds and forecast tracks
- Flood Alerts — Monitor flood events with affected population estimates and severity levels
- Volcanic Activity — Track volcanic eruptions with ash plume data and alert levels
- Wildfire Monitoring — Monitor wildfires with burned area estimates and affected populations
- Drought Tracking — Track drought events with severity levels and population impact
- Impact Estimates — Get population exposure, estimated fatalities and economic losses for each event
- Alert Levels — View color-coded alerts (red=high, orange=medium, green=low)
The GDACS MCP Server exposes 12 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Claude Code in under two minutes — no API keys to rotate, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.
How to Connect GDACS to Claude Code via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the GDACS MCP Server with Claude Code.
Install Claude Code
Run npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code if not already installed
Add the MCP Server
Run the command above in your terminal
Verify the connection
Run claude mcp to list connected servers, or type /mcp inside a session
Start using GDACS
Ask Claude: "Using GDACS, show me...". 12 tools are ready
Why Use Claude Code with the GDACS MCP Server
Claude Code provides unique advantages when paired with GDACS through the Model Context Protocol.
Single-command setup: `claude mcp add` registers the server instantly. no config files to edit or applications to restart
Terminal-native workflow means MCP tools integrate seamlessly into shell scripts, CI/CD pipelines, and automated DevOps tasks
Claude Code runs headlessly, enabling unattended batch processing using GDACS tools in cron jobs or deployment scripts
Built by the same team that created the MCP protocol, ensuring first-class compatibility and the fastest adoption of new protocol features
GDACS + Claude Code Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Claude Code combined with the GDACS MCP Server delivers measurable value.
CI/CD integration: embed GDACS tool calls in your deployment pipeline to validate configurations or fetch secrets before shipping
Headless batch processing: schedule Claude Code to query GDACS nightly and generate reports without human intervention
Shell scripting: pipe GDACS outputs into other CLI tools for data transformation, filtering, and aggregation
Infrastructure monitoring: run Claude Code in a cron job to query GDACS status endpoints and alert on anomalies
GDACS MCP Tools for Claude Code (12)
These 12 tools become available when you connect GDACS to Claude Code via MCP:
get_alert_detail
Get details for a specific alert
get_alerts
Alerts are color-coded: red (high impact), orange (medium impact), green (low impact). Supports filtering by event type and time period. Get disaster alerts
get_event_detail
Get details for a specific disaster event
get_event_geojson
Returns geographic boundaries, affected areas and population exposure polygons. Get GeoJSON data for a disaster event
get_event_list
Supports filtering by event type (EQ=earthquake, TC=cyclone, FL=flood, VO=volcano, WF=wildfire, DR=drought), date range, and time period. Returns event names, types, magnitudes, alert levels, start dates and affected countries. Search disaster events
get_impacts
Returns estimated population affected, fatalities, economic losses and confidence levels. Get impact estimates for a disaster event
get_latest_cyclones
Returns cyclone names, categories, wind speeds, locations, alert levels and forecast tracks. Get latest tropical cyclones worldwide
get_latest_droughts
Returns drought locations, start dates, severity levels, alert levels and affected populations. Get latest drought events worldwide
get_latest_earthquakes
Returns magnitude, depth, location, alert level and affected countries. Optionally filter by minimum magnitude and number of days. Get latest earthquakes worldwide
get_latest_floods
Returns flood locations, start dates, alert levels, affected populations and severity estimates. Get latest floods worldwide
get_latest_volcanoes
Returns volcano names, locations, eruption types, alert levels and ash plume information. Get latest volcanic activity worldwide
get_latest_wildfires
Returns fire locations, start dates, burned areas, alert levels and affected populations. Get latest wildfires worldwide
Example Prompts for GDACS in Claude Code
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Claude Code agent to start working with GDACS immediately.
"What earthquakes happened in the last 7 days?"
"Are there any active cyclones right now?"
"Show me flood alerts for the last 3 days."
Troubleshooting GDACS MCP Server with Claude Code
Common issues when connecting GDACS to Claude Code through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Command not found: claude
npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-codeConnection timeout
GDACS + Claude Code FAQ
Common questions about integrating GDACS MCP Server with Claude Code.
How do I add an MCP server to Claude Code?
claude mcp add --transport http "" in your terminal. Claude Code registers the server and discovers all tools immediately.Can Claude Code run MCP tools in headless mode?
How do I list all connected MCP servers?
claude mcp in your terminal to see all registered servers and their status, or type /mcp inside an active Claude Code session.Connect GDACS with your favorite client
Step-by-step setup guides for every MCP-compatible client and framework:
Anthropic's native desktop app for Claude with built-in MCP support.
AI-first code editor with integrated LLM-powered coding assistance.
GitHub Copilot in VS Code with Agent mode and MCP support.
Purpose-built IDE for agentic AI coding workflows.
Autonomous AI coding agent that runs inside VS Code.
Anthropic's agentic CLI for terminal-first development.
Python SDK for building production-grade OpenAI agent workflows.
Google's framework for building production AI agents.
Type-safe agent development for Python with first-class MCP support.
TypeScript toolkit for building AI-powered web applications.
TypeScript-native agent framework for modern web stacks.
Python framework for orchestrating collaborative AI agent crews.
Leading Python framework for composable LLM applications.
Data-aware AI agent framework for structured and unstructured sources.
Microsoft's framework for multi-agent collaborative conversations.
Connect GDACS to Claude Code
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 12 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.