Bring Air Quality
to Google ADK
Create your Vinkius account to connect OpenAQ to Google ADK and start using all 9 AI tools in minutes. Fully managed, enterprise secure, and ready to use without writing a single line of code. No hosting, no server setup — just connect and start using.
GDPR Free for SubscribersCompatible with every major AI agent and IDE
Gemini
What is the OpenAQ MCP Server?
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
- Subscribe to this server
- Enter your free OpenAQ API Key
- Start monitoring air quality from Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-compatible client
Built-in capabilities (9)
Includes location counts and city counts per country. List countries with monitoring stations
Useful for getting current air quality status without querying full history. Get latest measurements per location
Get details for a specific location
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
Filter by location, parameter, date range, and value range. Returns readings with timestamps. Get historical air quality measurements
Get details for a specific parameter
5, PM10, O3 (ozone), NO2, SO2, CO, etc. Includes units and whether each is a core parameter. List measurable air quality parameters
Get details for a specific sensor
Filter by location, parameter type, or active status. List air quality sensors
Why Google ADK?
Google ADK natively supports OpenAQ as an MCP tool provider. declare Vinkius Edge URL and the framework handles discovery, validation, and execution automatically. Combine 9 tools with Gemini's long-context reasoning for complex multi-tool workflows, with production-ready session management and evaluation built in.
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Google ADK natively supports MCP tool servers. declare a tool provider and the framework handles discovery, validation, and execution
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Built on Gemini models, ADK provides long-context reasoning ideal for complex multi-tool workflows with OpenAQ
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Production-ready features like session management, evaluation, and deployment come built-in. not bolted on
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Seamless integration with Google Cloud services means you can combine OpenAQ tools with BigQuery, Vertex AI, and Cloud Functions
OpenAQ in Google ADK
Why run OpenAQ with Vinkius?
The OpenAQ connection runs on our fully managed, secure cloud infrastructure. We handle the hosting, maintenance, and security so you don't have to deal with servers or code. All 9 tools are ready to work instantly without any complex setup.
You stay in complete control of your data. Your AI only accesses the information you approve, keeping your sensitive passwords and private details completely safe. Plus, with automatic optimizations, your AI works faster and more efficiently.
* Every connection is hosted and maintained by Vinkius. We handle the security, updates, and infrastructure so you don't have to write code or manage servers. See our infrastructure
Over 4,000 integrations ready for AI agents
Explore a vast library of pre-built integrations, optimized and ready to deploy.
Connect securely in under 30 seconds
Generate tokens to authenticate and link external services in a single step.
Complete visibility into every agent action
Audit live requests, latency, success rates, and active security compliance policies.
Optimize spending and track token ROI
Analyze real-time token consumption and cost metrics detailed by connection.
Explore our live AI Agents Analytics dashboard to see it all working
This dashboard is included when you connect OpenAQ using Vinkius. You will never be left in the dark about what your AI agents are doing with your tools.
OpenAQ and 4,000+ other AI tools. No hosting, no code, ready to use.
Professionals who connect OpenAQ to Google ADK through Vinkius don't need to write code, manage servers, or worry about security. Everything is pre-configured, secure, and runs automatically in the background.
Raw MCP | Vinkius | |
|---|---|---|
| Ready-to-use MCPs | Find and configure each manually | 4,000+ MCPs ready to use |
| Connection Setup | Manual coding & server setup | 1-click instant connection |
| Server Hosting | You host it yourself (needs 24/7 uptime) | 100% hosted & managed by Vinkius |
| Security & Privacy | Stored in plaintext config files | Bank-grade encrypted vault |
| Activity Visibility | Blind execution (no logs or tracking) | Live dashboard with real-time logs |
| Cost Control | Runaway AI token spend risk | Automatic budget limits |
| Revoking Access | Must delete files or code to stop | 1-click disconnect button |
How Vinkius secures
OpenAQ for Google ADK
Every request between Google ADK and OpenAQ is protected by our secure gateway. We automatically keep your sensitive data private, prevent unauthorized access, and let you disconnect instantly at any time.
Frequently asked questions
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.
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.
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.
How does Google ADK connect to MCP servers?
Import the MCP toolset class and pass the server URL. ADK discovers and registers all tools automatically, making them available to your agent's tool-use loop.
Can ADK agents use multiple MCP servers?
Yes. Declare multiple MCP tool providers in your agent configuration. ADK merges all tool schemas and the agent can call tools from any server in a single turn.
Which Gemini models work best with MCP tools?
Gemini 2.0 Flash and Pro models both support function calling required for MCP tools. Flash is recommended for latency-sensitive use cases, Pro for complex reasoning.
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