Bring Environmental Data
to Cursor
Learn how to connect EPA Envirofacts (Environmental Data) to Cursor and start using 6 AI agent tools in minutes. Fully managed, enterprise secure, and ready to use without writing a single line of code.
GDPR Free for SubscribersCompatible with every major AI agent and IDE
Gemini
What is the EPA Envirofacts (Environmental Data) MCP Server?
Connect to the EPA Envirofacts database to query a wealth of environmental information directly from the United States Environmental Protection Agency.
What you can do
- UV Index Forecasts — Retrieve hourly and daily UV Index forecasts by ZIP code or City/State to monitor solar radiation levels.
- Facility Research — Query the Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) and Superfund (SEMS) databases to find environmental records for specific sites.
- Advanced Data Exploration — Use GraphQL to perform complex queries, aggregations, and cross-table analysis across the EPA's DMAP API.
- Flexible REST Queries — Search any table in the Envirofacts database with custom filters, operators, and pagination.
- Public Data Access — Access official government records on air, water, and waste without complex registration.
How it works
- Subscribe to this server
- No private API key is required for public EPA data access
- Start querying environmental metrics from Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-compatible client
Who is this for?
- Environmental Researchers — quickly pull data from TRI or SEMS for impact analysis and reporting
- Health & Safety Professionals — monitor UV radiation levels to provide accurate safety guidance
- Developers & Data Scientists — integrate official government environmental data into applications via GraphQL or REST
Built-in capabilities (6)
Query EPA Envirofacts using GraphQL
Use program.table format (e.g., tri.tri_facility). Query EPA Envirofacts REST API
Get daily UV Index forecast by City and State
Get daily UV Index forecast by ZIP code
Get hourly UV Index forecast by City and State
Get hourly UV Index forecast by ZIP code
Why Cursor?
Cursor's Agent mode turns EPA Envirofacts (Environmental Data) into an in-editor superpower. Ask Cursor to generate code using live data from EPA Envirofacts (Environmental Data) and it fetches, processes, and writes. all in a single agentic loop. 6 tools appear alongside file editing and terminal access, creating a unified development environment grounded in real-time information.
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Agent mode turns Cursor into an autonomous coding assistant that can read files, run commands, and call MCP tools without switching context
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Cursor's Composer feature can generate entire files using real-time data fetched through MCP. no copy-pasting from external dashboards
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MCP tools appear alongside built-in tools like file reading and terminal access, creating a unified agentic environment
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VS Code extension compatibility means your existing workflow, keybindings, and extensions all work alongside MCP tools
EPA Envirofacts (Environmental Data) in Cursor
EPA Envirofacts (Environmental Data) and 4,000+ other MCP servers. One platform. One governance layer.
Teams that connect EPA Envirofacts (Environmental Data) to Cursor through Vinkius don't need to source, host, or maintain individual MCP servers. Every tool call runs inside a hardened runtime with credential isolation, DLP, and a signed audit chain.
Raw MCP | Vinkius | |
|---|---|---|
| Server catalog | Find and host yourself | 4,000+ managed |
| Infrastructure | Self-hosted | Sandboxed V8 isolates |
| Credential handling | Plaintext in config | Vault + runtime injection |
| Data loss prevention | None | Configurable DLP policies |
| Kill switch | None | Global instant shutdown |
| Financial circuit breakers | None | Per-server limits + alerts |
| Audit trail | None | Ed25519 signed logs |
| SIEM log streaming | None | Splunk, Datadog, Webhook |
| Honeytokens | None | Canary alerts on leak |
| Custom domains | Not applicable | DNS challenge verified |
| GDPR compliance | Manual effort | Automated purge + export |
Why teams choose Vinkius for EPA Envirofacts (Environmental Data) in Cursor
The EPA Envirofacts (Environmental Data) MCP Server runs on Vinkius-managed infrastructure inside AWS — a purpose-built runtime with per-request V8 isolates, Ed25519 signed audit chains, and sub-40ms cold starts. All 6 tools execute in hardened sandboxes optimized for native MCP execution.
Your AI agents in Cursor only access the data you authorize, with DLP that blocks sensitive information from ever reaching the model, kill switch for instant shutdown, and up to 60% token savings. Enterprise-grade infrastructure, zero maintenance.
* Every MCP server runs on Vinkius-managed infrastructure inside AWS - a purpose-built runtime with per-request V8 isolates, Ed25519 signed audit chains, and sub-40ms cold starts optimized for native MCP execution. See our infrastructure
How Vinkius secures
EPA Envirofacts (Environmental Data) for Cursor
Every tool call from Cursor to the EPA Envirofacts (Environmental Data) MCP Server is protected by DLP redaction, cryptographic audit chains, V8 sandbox isolation, kill switch, and financial circuit breakers.
Frequently asked questions
How can I check the UV Index for a specific location?
Use the uv_hourly_zip or uv_hourly_city_state tools. Simply provide a 5-digit US ZIP code or the city name and 2-letter state abbreviation to receive the latest hourly forecast data.
Can I search for specific facilities in the EPA database?
Yes! Use the rest_query tool. You can specify tables like 'tri.tri_facility' or 'sems.envirofacts_site' and apply filters using operators like 'equals' or 'contains' to find specific sites and their environmental records.
Does this server support complex data aggregations?
Absolutely. The graphql_query tool allows you to execute custom GraphQL strings to perform advanced data fetching, aggregations, and subqueries across the EPA's DMAP API infrastructure.
What is Agent mode and why does it matter for MCP?
Agent mode is Cursor's autonomous execution mode where the AI can perform multi-step tasks: reading files, editing code, running terminal commands, and calling MCP tools. Without Agent mode, Cursor operates in a simpler ask-and-answer mode that doesn't support tool calling. Always ensure you're in Agent mode when working with MCP servers.
Where does Cursor store MCP configuration?
Cursor looks for MCP server configurations in a mcp.json file. You can configure servers at the project level (.cursor/mcp.json in your project root) or globally (~/.cursor/mcp.json). Project-level configs take precedence.
Can Cursor use MCP tools in inline edits?
No. MCP tools are only available in Agent mode through the chat panel. Inline completions and Tab suggestions do not trigger MCP tool calls. This is by design. tool calls require user visibility and approval.
How do I verify MCP tools are loaded?
Open Settings → Features → MCP and look for your server name. A green indicator means the server is connected. You can also check Agent mode's available tools by clicking the tools dropdown in the chat panel.
Tools not appearing in Cursor
Ensure you are in Agent mode (not Ask mode). MCP tools only work in Agent mode.
Server shows as disconnected
Check Settings → Features → MCP and verify the server status. Try clicking the refresh button.
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