RocketLaunch.Live MCP Server for Claude Code 9 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Claude Code is Anthropic's agentic CLI for terminal-first development. Add RocketLaunch.Live as an MCP server in one command and Claude Code will discover every tool at runtime — ideal for automation pipelines, CI/CD integration, and headless workflows via the Vinkius.
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# Your Vinkius token — get it at cloud.vinkius.com
claude mcp add rocketlaunchlive --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
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About RocketLaunch.Live MCP Server
Connect to RocketLaunch.Live and explore the world's curated rocket launch database through natural conversation — no API key needed for basic access.
Claude Code registers RocketLaunch.Live as an MCP server in a single terminal command. Once connected, Claude Code discovers all 9 tools at runtime and can call them headlessly — ideal for CI/CD pipelines, cron jobs, and automated workflows where RocketLaunch.Live data drives decisions without human intervention.
What you can do
- Upcoming Launches — Get the next upcoming rocket launches with vehicle, provider and mission details
- Launch Search — Search launches by date range, location, provider, vehicle or free-text query
- Launch Details — Get complete info on a specific launch including webcast links and status
- Companies — Browse launch providers and manufacturers (SpaceX, NASA, Roscosmos, etc.)
- Locations — Explore launch sites and facilities worldwide
- Launch Pads — Find specific launch pads (LC-39A, SLC-40, etc.)
- Vehicles — Search rockets and launch vehicles (Falcon 9, Starship, SLS, etc.)
- Missions — Browse missions and payloads (Starlink, Artemis, CRS, etc.)
- Tags — Filter launches by category (crew, satellite, ISS, etc.)
The RocketLaunch.Live MCP Server exposes 9 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Claude Code 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 RocketLaunch.Live to Claude Code via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the RocketLaunch.Live MCP Server with Claude Code.
Install Claude Code
Run npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code if not already installed
Add the MCP Server
Run the command above in your terminal
Verify the connection
Run claude mcp to list connected servers, or type /mcp inside a session
Start using RocketLaunch.Live
Ask Claude: "Using RocketLaunch.Live, show me..." — 9 tools are ready
Why Use Claude Code with the RocketLaunch.Live MCP Server
Claude Code provides unique advantages when paired with RocketLaunch.Live through the Model Context Protocol.
Single-command setup: `claude mcp add` registers the server instantly — no config files to edit or applications to restart
Terminal-native workflow means MCP tools integrate seamlessly into shell scripts, CI/CD pipelines, and automated DevOps tasks
Claude Code runs headlessly, enabling unattended batch processing using RocketLaunch.Live tools in cron jobs or deployment scripts
Built by the same team that created the MCP protocol, ensuring first-class compatibility and the fastest adoption of new protocol features
RocketLaunch.Live + Claude Code Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Claude Code combined with the RocketLaunch.Live MCP Server delivers measurable value.
CI/CD integration: embed RocketLaunch.Live tool calls in your deployment pipeline to validate configurations or fetch secrets before shipping
Headless batch processing: schedule Claude Code to query RocketLaunch.Live nightly and generate reports without human intervention
Shell scripting: pipe RocketLaunch.Live outputs into other CLI tools for data transformation, filtering, and aggregation
Infrastructure monitoring: run Claude Code in a cron job to query RocketLaunch.Live status endpoints and alert on anomalies
RocketLaunch.Live MCP Tools for Claude Code (9)
These 9 tools become available when you connect RocketLaunch.Live to Claude Code via MCP:
get_companies
Returns company names, countries, logos and active status. Filter by name or country code. Search launch providers and manufacturers
get_launch
Returns vehicle, provider, location, pad, mission, launch time, status and webcast links. Get a specific launch by ID
get_locations
Returns location names, country codes and associated launch pads. Search launch locations
get_missions
Returns mission names, descriptions and objectives. Search launch missions
get_next_launches
Free tier supports up to 5 launches without API key. Premium key unlocks full access. Get the next upcoming rocket launches
get_pads
Returns pad names, locations, maps and associated launch facilities. Search launch pads
get_tags
Returns tag text and IDs for filtering launches. Search launch tags
get_vehicles
Returns vehicle names, descriptions, families and manufacturers. Search launch vehicles (rockets)
search_launches
Live database for rocket launches. Supports free-text search, date range filtering, and filtering by location, provider, vehicle and tag. Returns launches with vehicle info, provider, launch site, mission details and status. Search rocket launches
Example Prompts for RocketLaunch.Live in Claude Code
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Claude Code agent to start working with RocketLaunch.Live immediately.
"What rocket launches are coming up next?"
"Show me all SpaceX launches this month."
"What launch vehicles does Rocket Lab use?"
Troubleshooting RocketLaunch.Live MCP Server with Claude Code
Common issues when connecting RocketLaunch.Live to Claude Code through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Command not found: claude
npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-codeConnection timeout
RocketLaunch.Live + Claude Code FAQ
Common questions about integrating RocketLaunch.Live MCP Server with Claude Code.
How do I add an MCP server to Claude Code?
claude mcp add --transport http "" in your terminal. Claude Code registers the server and discovers all tools immediately.Can Claude Code run MCP tools in headless mode?
How do I list all connected MCP servers?
claude mcp in your terminal to see all registered servers and their status, or type /mcp inside an active Claude Code session.Connect RocketLaunch.Live with your favorite client
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Connect RocketLaunch.Live to Claude Code
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 9 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.