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OpenAQ MCP Server

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Access global air quality data — monitor PM2.5, O3, NO2 levels and track pollution via AI.

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What is the OpenAQ MCP Server?

The OpenAQ MCP Server gives AI agents like Claude, ChatGPT, and Cursor direct access to OpenAQ via 9 tools. Access global air quality data — monitor PM2.5, O3, NO2 levels and track pollution via AI. Powered by the Vinkius - no API keys, no infrastructure, connect in under 2 minutes.

Built-in capabilities (9)

get_countriesget_latest_measurementsget_location_by_idget_locationsget_measurementsget_parameter_by_idget_parametersget_sensor_by_idget_sensors

Tools for your AI Agents to operate OpenAQ

Ask your AI agent "What's the current PM2.5 level in São Paulo, Brazil?" and get the answer without opening a single dashboard. With 9 tools connected to real OpenAQ data, your agents reason over live information, cross-reference it with other MCP servers, and deliver insights you would spend hours assembling manually.

Works with Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, and any MCP-compatible client. Powered by the Vinkius - your credentials never touch the AI model, every request is auditable. Connect in under two minutes.

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OpenAQ MCP Server capabilities

9 tools
get_countries

Includes location counts and city counts per country. List countries with monitoring stations

get_latest_measurements

Useful for getting current air quality status without querying full history. Get latest measurements per location

get_location_by_id

Get details for a specific location

get_locations

Filter by country, city, parameter, or geographic bounding box. Returns location details including coordinates, sensor counts, and whether the station is an official monitor. List air quality monitoring locations

get_measurements

Filter by location, parameter, date range, and value range. Returns readings with timestamps. Get historical air quality measurements

get_parameter_by_id

Get details for a specific parameter

get_parameters

5, PM10, O3 (ozone), NO2, SO2, CO, etc. Includes units and whether each is a core parameter. List measurable air quality parameters

get_sensor_by_id

Get details for a specific sensor

get_sensors

Filter by location, parameter type, or active status. List air quality sensors

What the OpenAQ MCP Server unlocks

Connect OpenAQ, the world's largest open air quality database, to any AI agent and monitor real-time pollution levels, track air quality trends, and access data from thousands of monitoring stations globally through natural language.

What you can do

  • Live Monitoring — Get the latest PM2.5, O3, NO2, SO2, and CO readings from any location worldwide
  • Historical Analysis — Query time-series measurement data with date range filters for trend analysis
  • Location Discovery — Browse monitoring stations by country, city, or geographic area
  • Sensor Tracking — View active sensor devices and their measurement parameters
  • Parameter Reference — Look up all measurable air quality parameters with units and classifications
  • Global Coverage — Access data from 100+ countries with thousands of active monitoring locations

How it works

1. Subscribe to this server
2. Enter your free OpenAQ API Key
3. Start monitoring air quality from Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-compatible client

Frequently asked questions about the OpenAQ MCP Server

01

How do I get an OpenAQ API Key?

Visit OpenAQ Platform, create a free account, and generate your API key from the dashboard. Free tier includes 1,000 requests/hour.

02

What air quality parameters can I monitor?

PM2.5, PM10, O3 (ozone), NO2, SO2, CO, BC (black carbon), and more. Use get_parameters to see the full list with units and classifications.

03

Can I get historical air quality data?

Yes! Use get_measurements with date_from and date_to parameters in ISO 8601 format to retrieve time-series data for any location and parameter.

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