Do I need an OpenAQ API key?

Yes, you will need to enter your free OpenAQ API key to connect the MCP to your AI client.

Which AI clients can use this MCP?

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

What specific pollutants can I track?

You can track PM2.5, O3, NO2, SO2, and CO, among other measurable parameters.

How much geographic coverage does OpenAQ have?

The database provides access to data from over 100 countries with thousands of active monitoring locations.

Can I get historical data or just live readings?

You can get both. The MCP allows for live monitoring of current status and historical analysis using date range filters.

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.

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Connect OpenAQ 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. Track global pollution levels through natural language queries.

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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 · 9 capabilities

We ship only the actions that matter.

Capability set01 / 03

01-03

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 9 available through OpenAQ.

01
Get location by ID
Retrieves specific details for a single monitoring location.
02
Get latest measurements
Fetches the most recent air quality readings for a specific location.
03
Get countries
Lists countries that have active monitoring stations, including counts for cities and locations.

Capability set02 / 03

04-06

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 9 available through OpenAQ.

04
Get locations
Finds monitoring stations by filtering for country, city, parameter, or geographic area.
05
Get measurements
Accesses historical air quality data using filters for location, parameter, and date ranges.
06
Get parameter by ID
Provides detailed information about a specific air quality parameter.

Capability set03 / 03

07-09

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 9 available through OpenAQ.

07
Get parameters
Lists all measurable air quality parameters, such as PM10, O3, and NO2, along with their units.
08
Get sensor by ID
Gets technical details for a specific air quality sensor.
09
Get sensors
Lists available air quality sensors based on location, parameter type, or active status.

Real work

What teams actually run

Pollution Trend Tracking

Compare PM2.5 levels over a month to see how local air quality changes.

City Health Monitoring

Check current NO2 and O3 levels in a specific metropolitan area using a single prompt.

Sensor Network Audits

Identify active sensors and their measurement parameters within a specific geographic bounding box.

Global Comparative Studies

Compare the density of monitoring stations between different countries.

Automate a task

Put OpenAQ 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

OpenAQ 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 OpenAQ 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

984ms average. Fast in production.

OpenAQ is checked daily against the live service.

Daily averagePeak 1097ms

Oct 3Today

Fastest day: 798ms
Slowest day: 1097ms
14-day trend: Slowing+6%

Connect your client

One URL. Every client.

Activate the Connector, copy your link, and paste it into the client you already use. 9 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 OpenAQ, so you can see the experience inside your AI.

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

OpenAQ Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_VGsxrLcNairCyPHFbpo3PocA4AcTLLX4zk50pkNW/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 — OpenAQ capabilities are ready to use.

Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "openaq-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_VGsxrLcNairCyPHFbpo3PocA4AcTLLX4zk50pkNW/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 OpenAQ in Claude and other AIs

See all the AI clients this connector works with ↑

Who it's for

Built for the work OpenAQ owners hand off.

This MCP is built for professionals who need to integrate environmental intelligence into their automated workflows or research capabilities.

01
Environmental Researchers
They use the agent to pull historical time-series data for climate and pollution studies.
02
Data Analysts
They hand off the task of querying specific geographic sensor data to their AI client.
03
Urban Planners
They monitor real-time air quality levels in specific cities to inform local policy.

FAQ

Questions OpenAQ owners ask.

01
Do I need an OpenAQ API key?
Yes, you will need to enter your free OpenAQ API key to connect the MCP to your AI client.
02
Which AI clients can use this MCP?
This MCP works with any compatible client, including Claude, Cursor, and Windsurf.
03
What specific pollutants can I track?
You can track PM2.5, O3, NO2, SO2, and CO, among other measurable parameters.
04
How much geographic coverage does OpenAQ have?
The database provides access to data from over 100 countries with thousands of active monitoring locations.
05
Can I get historical data or just live readings?
You can get both. The MCP allows for live monitoring of current status and historical analysis using date range filters.
06
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.
07
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.
08
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.

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Connect OpenAQ to Claude, Cursor, ChatGPT & more

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 location by ID

Get latest measurements

Get countries

04-06

Get locations

Get measurements

Get parameter by ID

07-09

Get parameters

Get sensor by ID

Get sensors

What teams actually run

Pollution Trend Tracking

City Health Monitoring

Sensor Network Audits

Global Comparative Studies

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

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Environmental Researchers

Data Analysts

Urban Planners

Do I need an OpenAQ API key?

Which AI clients can use this MCP?

What specific pollutants can I track?

How much geographic coverage does OpenAQ have?

Can I get historical data or just live readings?

How do I get an OpenAQ API Key?

What air quality parameters can I monitor?

Can I get historical air quality data?

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