How to Use the Maxar (Satellite Imagery) MCP in Cursor

Q: Can I test the Maxar (Satellite Imagery) ordering system inside Cursor without running external scripts?

Yes. You can ask the Cursor agent to execute createorder with mock or real coordinates. The agent runs the tool, checks the live response, and updates your codebase with the correct integration logic.

Q: How do I configure Cursor to use the Maxar (Satellite Imagery) MCP Server tools across different projects?

Add the server configuration to your global /.cursor/mcp.json file or keep it project-specific in .cursor/mcp.json. Cursor detects the Maxar tools instantly, allowing your agent to use them in any workspace.

Write code that pulls live Maxar satellite imagery directly into your editor using Cursor's agentic MCP tools.

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Inject real satellite data using Cursor MCP Server tools

Stop writing mock data for your mapping apps. Run Cursor in Agent mode and ask it to populate your variables using `search_discovery` to fetch live Maxar metadata directly into your active file. The editor executes the tool, gets the actual JSON response from the satellite catalog, and writes the parsing logic for you. You get functional code built around real image attributes, cloud cover metrics, and acquisition times.

Automate imagery pipeline orders directly from the editor

Use Cursor to build and test automated order scripts. The agent calls `create_order` to verify your payload structure against the live Maxar API, ensuring your geometry coordinates are formatted correctly before you commit the code. Because the agent tests the tool inline, you catch payload errors immediately. This cuts out the usual cycle of editing, running terminal scripts, and checking external logs just to see if your order went through.

Resolve ARD tiles and streaming endpoints in your codebase

When writing custom tile-loading logic, have Cursor call `get_ard_tile` to see how Maxar structures its Analysis-Ready Data grid. Your agent pulls real tile coordinates to write precise mathematical bounding-box calculations. To configure your web-mapping client, Cursor uses `get_mws_endpoints` to grab live streaming URLs. The agent writes these endpoints directly into your configuration files, giving you a working map interface instantly.

Setup guide

Set up Maxar (Satellite Imagery) MCP in Cursor

Prerequisites

Cursor installed (macOS, Windows, or Linux)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open MCP Settings

Go to Cursor Settings → MCP or open the Command Palette (Cmd+Shift+P / Ctrl+Shift+P) and search for "MCP: Add Server".
2

Add the Maxar (Satellite Imagery) MCP

Cursor will create or open .cursor/mcp.json in your project root. Paste the JSON snippet on the right. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Enable Agent mode

Open Composer (Cmd+I / Ctrl+I) and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown at the top. MCP tools are only available in Agent mode.
4

Verify the connection

Ask Cursor something like "List my recent Maxar (Satellite Imagery) transactions." If the MCP tools are loaded correctly, Cursor will call the Maxar (Satellite Imagery) tools automatically. You can also check Settings → MCP for a green status indicator.

.cursor/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about Maxar (Satellite Imagery) MCP in Cursor

The server lets Cursor's agent run live catalog queries via `search_discovery` while you write code. Instead of guessing the API response structure, the agent pulls real Maxar metadata directly into your editor to write perfect parsing functions.

Yes. You can ask the Cursor agent to execute `create_order` with mock or real coordinates. The agent runs the tool, checks the live response, and updates your codebase with the correct integration logic.

Add the server configuration to your global `~/.cursor/mcp.json` file or keep it project-specific in `.cursor/mcp.json`. Cursor detects the Maxar tools instantly, allowing your agent to use them in any workspace.

Cursor cannot display raw map tiles in the text editor, but it uses `get_mws_endpoints` to fetch the active stream URLs. Your agent can then write these URLs straight into your frontend code to load tiles in your browser.

Your Maxar credentials and search coordinates remain entirely isolated. Vinkius manages the secure connection, meaning Cursor only sees the raw tool outputs and never exposes your underlying API tokens or proprietary spatial geometries to external networks.

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