Bring Satellite Imagery
to Cursor
Learn how to connect Maxar (Satellite Imagery) to Cursor and start using 4 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
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What is the Maxar (Satellite Imagery) MCP Server?
Connect to Maxar, the world leader in high-resolution satellite imagery, and integrate earth intelligence directly into your AI workflows. This server allows you to query the Maxar Discovery Service, manage orders, and access OGC-compliant streaming services.
What you can do
- Imagery Discovery — Search for available satellite imagery using spatial bounding boxes, temporal filters, and specific satellite collections (like WorldView-3).
- Product Ordering — Request delivery of specific imagery products (visual, multispectral, or panchromatic) directly to your cloud storage.
- ARD Metadata — Retrieve detailed metadata for Analysis Ready Data (ARD) tiles to streamline your geospatial analysis.
- Streaming Access — Get base URLs for OGC-compliant streaming services (WMS, WMTS) to visualize imagery in GIS applications or custom dashboards.
How it works
- Subscribe to this server
- Enter your Maxar Client ID and Client Secret
- Start querying the planet from Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-compatible client
Who is this for?
- Geospatial Analysts — Quickly find and inspect imagery for specific regions without leaving your analysis environment.
- Data Scientists — Automate the discovery and ordering of training data for machine learning models.
- GIS Developers — Retrieve streaming endpoints and tile metadata to power custom mapping applications.
Built-in capabilities (4)
Order specific data products
Get ARD Tile Metadata
Get Maxar Web Services (MWS) endpoints
Search for available satellite imagery
Why Cursor?
Cursor's Agent mode turns Maxar (Satellite Imagery) into an in-editor superpower. Ask Cursor to generate code using live data from Maxar (Satellite Imagery) and it fetches, processes, and writes. all in a single agentic loop. 4 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
Maxar (Satellite Imagery) in Cursor
Maxar (Satellite Imagery) and 4,000+ other MCP servers. One platform. One governance layer.
Teams that connect Maxar (Satellite Imagery) 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 Maxar (Satellite Imagery) in Cursor
The Maxar (Satellite Imagery) 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 4 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
Maxar (Satellite Imagery) for Cursor
Every tool call from Cursor to the Maxar (Satellite Imagery) MCP Server is protected by DLP redaction, cryptographic audit chains, V8 sandbox isolation, kill switch, and financial circuit breakers.
Frequently asked questions
How do I search for satellite imagery in a specific geographic area?
You can use the search_discovery tool by providing a bounding box (bbox) array with [min_lon, min_lat, max_lon, max_lat] coordinates and an optional datetime interval.
Can I get streaming links for use in GIS software like QGIS or ArcGIS?
Yes! Use the get_mws_endpoints tool to retrieve the base URLs for OGC-compliant WMS and WMTS services provided by Maxar Web Services.
What information is required to order a specific image?
To use the create_order tool, you need the unique item_id of the image, the desired product_type (e.g., visual), and a delivery_config JSON specifying the destination.
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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