How do I connect NavAPI to my AI client?

You subscribe to the MCP on Vinkius and enter your NavAPI.com API key. Once connected, you can use it immediately in Claude, Cursor, or Windsurf.

Which AI clients are compatible with this MCP?

This MCP works with any compatible client, including Claude, Cursor, and Windsurf.

Can I filter port searches by country?

Yes, the get_nautical_ports capability allows you to filter the global port list by country.

Does this provide real-time traffic data?

Yes, you can use the get_port_vessel_traffic capability to get current vessel statistics for specific ports.

What kind of distance data can I get?

You can use the get_port_distance capability to calculate the nautical distance between any two ports.

How do I find my NavAPI Key?

Log in to your NavAPI dashboard, and you will find your API Key under the 'API Settings' or 'My Keys' section. Copy and paste it below.

Does it calculate real-world nautical distances?

Yes. The get_port_distance capability calculates the distance in nautical miles (NM) between two ports using established maritime routes.

Can the agent show vessel counts at ports?

Yes. The get_port_vessel_traffic capability provides real-time statistics on the number of vessels currently identified at a specific port.

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Connect NavAPI to ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini

Set it up once and it works in ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, and any other client you love. It all runs safely in the background, so you can relax and focus on what really matters. Turn complex nautical research into a simple conversation.

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Works with modern AI clients that support MCP, including ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, and more.

Your AI does the work. We keep it safe and sound.

No other AI tool gives you this. Your workflow runs in the client you already love, your account stays protected, and you decide what the agent can and cannot do. It is the whole reason to make the switch.

Each Connector lives inside our infrastructure, the same place where your workflow runs. The three things below are already part of it, working quietly in the background so you never have to think about them. Nothing to add, nothing to set up, nothing to worry about.

V8 Isolate01

Each Connector runs inside its own sealed environment.

Each Connector runs inside its own sealed V8 runtime — no access to your files, your system, or other servers. A Connector never sees past its own request.

Kill Switch02

One switch stops every agent. Instantly.

One action deactivates every Connector, revokes every token, and ends every session at once. AI Governance keeps the record.

FinOps per User03

Spending limits that pause instead of surprise.

Every user keeps their own connections and credentials, isolated from everyone else. Anything that would cross your spending limit is held for your approval, not billed.

Three controls, built into the layer your AI connects through.

Curated set · 6 capabilities

We ship only the actions that matter.

Capability set01 / 02

01-03

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 6 available through NavAPI.

01
Get port distance
This capability calculates the exact nautical distance between two specific ports.
02
Search maritime routes
Use this to find and search for specific maritime shipping routes.
03
Check API status
This capability checks if the NavAPI service is currently operational.

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04-06

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 6 available through NavAPI.

04
Get nautical ports
This capability lists global maritime ports and allows you to filter by country.
05
Get port vessel traffic
Get real-time statistics on vessel traffic for a specific port.
06
List nautical charts
This capability retrieves a list of available nautical charts for a specific geographic area.

Real work

What teams actually run

Route Planning

Calculate distances between ports to estimate shipping times.

Port Congestion Analysis

Check current vessel traffic to understand port activity levels.

Regional Audits

Pull port lists and metadata for specific countries to conduct maritime research.

Navigation Prep

Find the necessary nautical charts for a specific geographic area.

Automate a task

Put NavAPI to work on one thing.

Step-by-step automations your AI runs through this Connector: the workflow, the prompts to start with, and the exact capabilities behind each move.

One connector, every AI

NavAPI works with the most popular AI clients.

These are the most popular clients, each with a step-by-step guide: one link, set up once, with governance and visibility built in. And because everything runs on the MCP standard, the same connection also works in any other compatible client — nothing to rebuild.

Building your own app? The connector is yours to use.

You don't need a client to put NavAPI to work: the same hosted connection plugs into your own applications and agent code, with the same governance on every request. Build with it, chat with it — one connection for both.

Observed, not estimated

925ms average. Fast in production.

NavAPI is checked daily against the live service.

Daily averagePeak 1164ms

Oct 3Today

Fastest day: 743ms
Slowest day: 1164ms
14-day trend: Slowing+14%

Connect your client

One URL. Every client.

Activate the Connector, copy your link, and paste it into the client you already use. 6 capabilities arrive ready to run.

Preview access · not provider authentication

The vk_preview_* token belongs to Vinkius preview infrastructure. It lets Claude discover and display the capabilities of NavAPI, so you can see the experience inside your AI.

It does not authenticate your account with NavAPI. Actions requiring credentials or live account data may not run until you activate the Connector and authorize the service.

NavAPI Connector

You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_FJn9OvPoOFVlxP6ky4A7yUuj5IEGMtDknaaCzXcI/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
3Click Add and start a new chat — NavAPI capabilities are ready to use.

Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "navapi-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_FJn9OvPoOFVlxP6ky4A7yUuj5IEGMtDknaaCzXcI/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Claude
ChatGPT
Cursor
VS Code
Windsurf
Claude Code
JetBrains
Cline

Step-by-step instructions for each client are in the guide. How to connect

Guided setup for Claude? Set up NavAPI in Claude and other AIs

See all the AI clients this connector works with ↑

Who it's for

Built for the work NavAPI owners hand off.

This MCP is designed for professionals managing global shipping, logistics, and maritime research.

01
Logistics Analysts
They hand off port traffic monitoring and metadata retrieval to their agent.
02
Trade Researchers
They use the agent to verify shipping routes and regional distribution.
03
Ship Operators
They delegate port distance audits and chart identification to the AI.

FAQ

Questions NavAPI owners ask.

01
How do I connect NavAPI to my AI client?
You subscribe to the MCP on Vinkius and enter your NavAPI.com API key. Once connected, you can use it immediately in Claude, Cursor, or Windsurf.
02
Which AI clients are compatible with this MCP?
This MCP works with any compatible client, including Claude, Cursor, and Windsurf.
03
Can I filter port searches by country?
Yes, the get_nautical_ports capability allows you to filter the global port list by country.
04
Does this provide real-time traffic data?
Yes, you can use the get_port_vessel_traffic capability to get current vessel statistics for specific ports.
05
What kind of distance data can I get?
You can use the get_port_distance capability to calculate the nautical distance between any two ports.
06
How do I find my NavAPI Key?
Log in to your NavAPI dashboard, and you will find your API Key under the 'API Settings' or 'My Keys' section. Copy and paste it below.
07
Does it calculate real-world nautical distances?
Yes. The get_port_distance capability calculates the distance in nautical miles (NM) between two ports using established maritime routes.
08
Can the agent show vessel counts at ports?
Yes. The get_port_vessel_traffic capability provides real-time statistics on the number of vessels currently identified at a specific port.

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Your AI does the work. We keep it safe and sound.

Each Connector runs inside its own sealed environment.

One switch stops every agent. Instantly.

Spending limits that pause instead of surprise.

We ship only the actions that matter.

01-03

Get port distance

Search maritime routes

Check API status

04-06

Get nautical ports

Get port vessel traffic

List nautical charts

What teams actually run

Route Planning

Port Congestion Analysis

Regional Audits

Navigation Prep

Building your own app? The connector is yours to use.

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How do I connect NavAPI to my AI client?

Which AI clients are compatible with this MCP?

Can I filter port searches by country?

Does this provide real-time traffic data?

What kind of distance data can I get?

How do I find my NavAPI Key?

Does it calculate real-world nautical distances?

Can the agent show vessel counts at ports?

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