How to Use the INPE (STAC API - Satélites) MCP in Claude

Query satellite imagery directly in Claude Desktop with the INPE (STAC API - Satélites) MCP server.

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Browse satellite data collections

Get a bird's-eye view of available datasets by using `list_collections`. This tool pulls the full inventory from the INPE catalog so you know exactly which satellite imagery is ready for your analysis. Once you pick a collection, use `get_collection` to pull the technical specifications. You'll see the exact metadata and temporal coverage for datasets like CBERS or Amazonia-1 without leaving your chat.

Search Earth observation records

Run specific queries across the entire catalog using `search_items`. You define your bounding box and date range, and the tool fetches the relevant satellite captures from the STAC index. If you need to dig deeper into a specific dataset, `list_collection_items` gives you the raw list of captures. It's the fastest way to confirm if a specific area was imaged on a given day.

Verify STAC standards

Confirm the API structure by calling `get_conformance`. This ensures your AI client is talking to the INPE server using the correct STAC extensions and specifications. Use `get_root_catalog` to re-orient yourself if you lose track of the entry point. It returns the base catalog metadata, which is the foundational step for any automated research task.

Setup guide

Set up INPE (STAC API - Satélites) 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 INPE (STAC API - Satélites) 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 INPE (STAC API - Satélites) 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 inpe-stac-api-satelites-mcp.

json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "inpe-stac-api-satelites-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about INPE (STAC API - Satélites) MCP in Claude Desktop

Open your chat and request a search for a specific coordinate range or date. Claude Desktop will trigger the `search_items` tool to retrieve the matching satellite records from the API.

Yes, you can ask for details on any collection ID you find. The `get_collection` tool provides the full metadata payload from the INPE (STAC API - Satélites) server.

You certainly can. Simply ask to list the collections, and the server runs `list_collections` to show you everything currently available in the INPE (STAC API - Satélites) catalog.

Your queries stay between your machine and the INPE server. This MCP server handles no persistent storage of your search history or imagery metadata.

The server retrieves metadata only. It doesn't download raw imagery files, so your local storage remains untouched.

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