What is the difference between DONKI and SWPC?

DONKI is NASA's historical database of space weather events with detailed analysis. SWPC (Space Weather Prediction Center, under NOAA) focuses on real-time monitoring and forecasting. They complement each other.

What happens during a Geomagnetic Storm?

Geomagnetic storms, triggered by solar activity, can cause auroras, disrupt satellite communications, affect GPS accuracy, and in extreme cases, induce currents that trip electrical grids.

How long does it take for a CME to reach Earth?

Coronal Mass Ejections typically take 1 to 5 days to reach Earth, depending on their speed, which can range from 250 km/s to over 3,000 km/s.

NASA DONKI — Space Weather Intelligence MCP Server for VS Code Copilot 7 tools — connect in under 2 minutes

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    }
  }
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About NASA DONKI — Space Weather Intelligence MCP Server

DONKI (Database Of Notifications, Knowledge, Information) is NASA's comprehensive space weather database.

GitHub Copilot Agent mode brings NASA DONKI — Space Weather Intelligence data directly into your VS Code workflow. With a project-scoped config, the entire team shares access to 7 tools. Copilot queries live data, generates typed code, and writes tests from actual API responses, all without leaving the editor.

7 Event Types

☀️ CME — Coronal Mass Ejections
🔥 Solar Flares — C, M, X class
🧲 Geomagnetic Storms — Kp ≥ 4
💥 Interplanetary Shocks
⚡ Solar Energetic Particles
🛡️ Radiation Belt Events
📡 All Notifications (unified feed)

The NASA DONKI — Space Weather Intelligence MCP Server exposes 7 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to VS Code Copilot 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 NASA DONKI — Space Weather Intelligence to VS Code Copilot via MCP

Follow these steps to integrate the NASA DONKI — Space Weather Intelligence MCP Server with VS Code Copilot.

Create MCP config

Create a .vscode/mcp.json file in your project root

Add the server config

Paste the JSON configuration above

Enable Agent mode

Open GitHub Copilot Chat and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown

Start using NASA DONKI — Space Weather Intelligence

Ask Copilot: "Using NASA DONKI — Space Weather Intelligence, help me...". 7 tools available

Why Use VS Code Copilot with the NASA DONKI — Space Weather Intelligence MCP Server

GitHub Copilot for Visual Studio Code provides unique advantages when paired with NASA DONKI — Space Weather Intelligence through the Model Context Protocol.

VS Code is used by over 70% of developers. adding MCP tools to Copilot means your team can leverage external data without leaving their primary editor

Project-scoped MCP configs (`.vscode/mcp.json`) let you commit server configurations to your repository, ensuring the entire team shares the same tool access

Copilot's Agent mode integrates MCP tools seamlessly with file editing, terminal commands, and workspace search in a single agentic loop

GitHub's enterprise compliance and audit features extend to MCP tool usage, providing visibility into how AI interacts with external services

NASA DONKI — Space Weather Intelligence + VS Code Copilot Use Cases

Practical scenarios where VS Code Copilot combined with the NASA DONKI — Space Weather Intelligence MCP Server delivers measurable value.

Live API integration: Copilot can query an MCP server, inspect the response schema, and generate typed API client code in the same step

DevSecOps workflows: security teams can give developers access to domain intelligence tools directly in their editor for real-time vulnerability assessment during code review

Data pipeline development: Copilot fetches sample data via MCP and generates transformation scripts, validators, and test fixtures from actual API responses

Documentation generation: Copilot queries available tools and auto-generates README sections, API reference docs, and usage examples

NASA DONKI — Space Weather Intelligence MCP Tools for VS Code Copilot (7)

These 7 tools become available when you connect NASA DONKI — Space Weather Intelligence to VS Code Copilot via MCP:

get_cme

CMEs are massive bursts of solar wind and magnetic fields from the Sun. Earth-directed CMEs cause geomagnetic storms and aurora. Default: last 30 days. Get Coronal Mass Ejection (CME) events from NASA DONKI

get_donki_notifications

A unified feed of all space weather events: CMEs, flares, storms, shocks, and radiation events. Good for a quick overview of recent solar activity. Get all recent DONKI space weather notifications

get_geomagnetic_storms

Includes Kp index and linked CME/shock data. Storms above Kp=7 are severe, Kp=9 is extreme. Affects power grids, GPS, satellites, and enables aurora at low latitudes. Get geomagnetic storm events from NASA DONKI

get_interplanetary_shocks

Shocks often precede geomagnetic storms and are caused by CME-driven disturbances in the solar wind. Get interplanetary shock wave events from NASA DONKI

get_radiation_belt

The Van Allen radiation belts can be energized during geomagnetic storms, posing risks to satellites in medium Earth orbit. Get radiation belt enhancement events from NASA DONKI

get_solar_energetic_particles

SEPs are dangerous to astronauts and can damage satellite electronics. Get Solar Energetic Particle (SEP) events from NASA DONKI

get_solar_flares

Classes: C (common), M (moderate), X (extreme). X-class flares cause radio blackouts and satellite disruption. Includes begin/peak/end times, active region, and instruments that detected it. Get solar flare events by class (C, M, X) from NASA DONKI

Example Prompts for NASA DONKI — Space Weather Intelligence in VS Code Copilot

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your VS Code Copilot agent to start working with NASA DONKI — Space Weather Intelligence immediately.

"Were there any solar flares this month?"

"Were there any major geomagnetic storms last year?"

"Check if any interplanetary shocks are approaching."

Troubleshooting NASA DONKI — Space Weather Intelligence MCP Server with VS Code Copilot

Common issues when connecting NASA DONKI — Space Weather Intelligence to VS Code Copilot through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.

MCP tools not available

Ensure you are in Agent mode in Copilot Chat. MCP tools only appear in Agent mode.

NASA DONKI — Space Weather Intelligence + VS Code Copilot FAQ

Common questions about integrating NASA DONKI — Space Weather Intelligence MCP Server with VS Code Copilot.

Which VS Code version supports MCP?

MCP support requires VS Code 1.99 or later with the GitHub Copilot extension. Ensure both are updated to the latest version. Older versions of Copilot may not expose the Agent mode toggle.

How do I switch to Agent mode?

Open the Copilot Chat panel and look for two mode options: "Ask" and "Agent". Click "Agent" to enable autonomous tool calling. In Ask mode, Copilot provides conversational answers but cannot invoke MCP tools.

Can I restrict which MCP tools Copilot can access?

Yes. VS Code shows a tool consent dialog before any MCP tool is invoked for the first time. You can also configure tool access policies at the organization level through GitHub Copilot settings.

Does MCP work in VS Code Remote or Codespaces?

Yes. MCP servers configured via .vscode/mcp.json work in Remote SSH, WSL, and GitHub Codespaces environments. The MCP connection is established from the remote host, so ensure the server URL is accessible from that environment.