How to Use the IQAir MCP in Claude

Q: How do I configure the IQAir MCP server in Claude Desktop?

Open your claudedesktopconfig.json file and add the server configuration under the mcpServers key. Enter the command and your API key arguments, then restart Claude Desktop to configure the MCP server tools inside your chat window.

Q: Can Claude Desktop pull my local air quality automatically using IQAir tools?

Yes, the getnearestcityairquality tool resolves your location using your IP address directly through the Claude Desktop app. Your agent runs this query to fetch your local PM2.5 levels in one command.

Q: How does this IQAir integration handle API limits inside Claude Desktop?

Your agent runs checkapistatus to verify your subscription health before executing heavy queries. Claude Desktop respects the rate limits of your specific API plan to prevent blocked requests during long research sessions.

Get real-time IQAir pollution indexes and weather metrics straight inside your Claude Desktop chat window.

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Pinpoint Local Pollution in Claude Desktop

The `get_nearest_city_air_quality` tool lets your agent grab real-time pollution levels and weather stats based on your current IP address. You don't have to look up your coordinates or type in your city name. Just ask Claude Desktop for your local air index, and it pulls the exact AQI numbers instantly. This local look-up works directly within the desktop app using your local network connection. It gives you immediate access to localized PM2.5 and ozone metrics during your daily planning.

Run Global IQAir Queries via Claude Desktop

The `get_city_air_quality` tool fetches live environmental data for any specific city you target. Your agent matches your query with the exact air quality index (AQI) and weather conditions registered by local monitoring stations. This tool lets you compare historical pollution baselines across different regions right in your chat. Claude Desktop parses the raw JSON payload to give you clean, readable summaries of global air trends without manual web searches.

Map Supported Regions with this MCP Server

The `list_supported_countries` tool identifies every nation currently monitored by the IQAir network. Your agent pairs this with `list_supported_states` and `list_supported_cities` to build a complete directory of available tracking locations. By deploying this MCP server, you let Claude Desktop verify coverage before running queries. Your agent checks `check_api_status` first to make sure the connection is active before scanning deep into regional databases.

Setup guide

Set up IQAir 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 IQAir 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 IQAir 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 iqair-mcp.

json

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

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Common questions about IQAir MCP in Claude Desktop

Open your `claude_desktop_config.json` file and add the server configuration under the `mcpServers` key. Enter the command and your API key arguments, then restart Claude Desktop to configure the MCP server tools inside your chat window.

Yes, the `get_nearest_city_air_quality` tool resolves your location using your IP address directly through the Claude Desktop app. Your agent runs this query to fetch your local PM2.5 levels in one command.

Your agent runs `check_api_status` to verify your subscription health before executing heavy queries. Claude Desktop respects the rate limits of your specific API plan to prevent blocked requests during long research sessions.

No, you can use a free community API key from the developer portal. The tools work perfectly with basic tiers, though call volumes are limited to the platform's standard free limits.

This server only processes IP addresses and city-state location names to fetch environmental metrics. No personal text logs or chat histories from Claude Desktop ever leave your local machine or touch their servers.

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