How to Use the IQAir MCP in Claude Code

Q: Is the IQAir connection persistent in Claude Code?

Once added, the server remains in your /.claude.json config. It is ready for every session you start in that terminal.

Connect IQAir to your terminal with Claude Code. Run headless data pipelines and automate air quality monitoring from the shell.

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Automate IQAir queries via Claude Code

Pipe the output of `get_nearest_city_air_quality` directly into your shell scripts. Claude Code executes the fetch and returns the raw data for downstream processing. It's ideal for cron jobs or CI/CD checks. You get the exact pollution index and weather metrics in your terminal window without any GUI interference.

Map global regions with Claude Code

Use `list_supported_cities` to build a configuration list for your monitors. Claude Code crawls the hierarchy to map out available data points efficiently. It handles the recursive nature of country-to-state lookups. You get a clean list of valid locations ready for your next batch job.

Monitor IQAir uptime from Claude Code

The `check_api_status` tool lets you monitor the service from your terminal. It returns a simple boolean or status message you can use in shell logic. This makes it easy to gate your deployment scripts. If the status isn't nominal, the build stops before it triggers unnecessary API calls.

Setup guide

Set up IQAir MCP in Claude Code

Prerequisites

Claude Code CLI installed (npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Run the add command

Open your terminal and run the command shown on the right. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com. Use --scope user to make it available across all projects.
2

Verify the connection

Start a Claude Code session and type /mcp to list connected servers. You should see iqair-mcp with a green status indicator.
3

Start using tools

Ask Claude Code something like "Check my latest IQAir transactions." It will automatically discover and invoke the available IQAir tools.

Terminal

claude mcp add --transport http iqair-mcp https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

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Prerequisites

Claude Code CLI installed
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open the config file

Create or edit .mcp.json in your project root for project-level scope, or ~/.claude.json for user-level scope.
2

Add the IQAir MCP

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

Restart Claude Code

Start a new Claude Code session. Type /mcp to confirm the server is connected. The tools will be automatically available in your conversation.

.mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "iqair-mcp": {
      "type": "url",
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about IQAir MCP in Claude Code

Use the command line to add the server: claude mcp add --transport http -- . It connects immediately to your local environment.

Yes, it is designed for headless execution. You can script the tool calls to run as part of your automated pipeline.

Once added, the server remains in your ~/.claude.json config. It is ready for every session you start in that terminal.

It accesses real-time weather and pollution metrics based on your search queries. It outputs the exact JSON returned by the API.

It processes requests in memory during the execution of your terminal command. No data is cached or stored outside your local session.

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