How do I connect my Particle devices to my AI client?

You subscribe to the MCP on Vinkius and enter your Particle Access Token. Once connected, your AI client can immediately start interacting with your devices.

Can I control hardware directly with this MCP?

Yes. You can use the call_function capability to execute firmware-defined functions that control actuators like pumps or valves.

What kind of sensor data can I read?

You can read any cloud variable defined in your device firmware, such as temperature, humidity, or soil moisture.

Is it possible to check if a device is offline?

Yes. The ping_device capability allows your agent to check the online status and last seen time of any specific device.

Do I need to write code to use this?

No. Once the MCP is connected, you interact with your devices using natural language through your AI client.

Can my AI read sensor data from my Particle devices?

Yes! Use the read_variable capability with your device ID and the variable name (e.g., temperature, humidity, soilMoisture). Your device must expose this variable in its firmware using Particle.variable(). The AI will return the current sensor value in real-time. You can find available variables using get_device_info.

How do I remotely turn on a pump or actuator connected to a Particle device?

Use the call_function capability with your device ID and the function name (e.g., pumpOn, valveOpen). The function must be exposed in your device firmware using Particle.function(). You can pass an optional argument (like duration or intensity) to control the actuator behavior. Check available functions with get_device_info.

Can I check if my IoT device is online and responding?

Yes! Use the ping_device capability to instantly check the online status of any Particle device. You can also use get_devices to see the online status of all your devices at once. If a device shows as offline, it may be powered off, disconnected from Wi-Fi, or experiencing firmware issues.

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Connect Particle IoT 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. Manage your entire sensor fleet through natural conversation.

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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 · 8 capabilities

We ship only the actions that matter.

Capability set01 / 02

01-04

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 8 available through Particle IoT.

01
Call function
Executes a specific cloud function on a Particle device to control hardware like pumps or valves. Use this to trigger remote actions or change device modes via your agent.
02
Get device info
Retrieves technical details about a specific device. Use this to see what variables or functions a device supports before you try to interact with it.
03
Ping device
Checks if a device is currently online and responsive. This is your go-to capability for troubleshooting connectivity or verifying a device is awake.
04
Unclaim device
Removes a device from your Particle account permanently. Use this when you are decommissioning hardware or transferring ownership.

Capability set02 / 02

05-08

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 8 available through Particle IoT.

05
Get devices
Lists every Particle device connected to your account. It provides IDs, names, and connection status for your entire fleet.
06
Publish event
Sends a custom event to the Particle Cloud. This allows your agent to trigger external webhooks or log data for other systems to see.
07
Read variable
Fetches the current value of a cloud variable from a device. Use this to pull real-time sensor data like temperature or humidity.
08
Rename device
Updates the name of a device in your account. This helps you keep your device list organized and readable.

Real work

What teams actually run

Precision Agriculture

Monitor soil moisture levels and tell your agent to trigger irrigation pumps when levels drop.

Smart Home Automation

Read temperature sensors and use the agent to control actuators or change device modes.

Industrial Monitoring

Keep an eye on equipment status and publish events to trigger external maintenance workflows.

Rapid Prototyping

Test device functions and sensor variables quickly using an AI client instead of custom code.

Automate a task

Put Particle IoT 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

Particle IoT 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 Particle IoT 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

979ms average. Fast in production.

Particle IoT is checked daily against the live service.

Daily averagePeak 1371ms

Oct 3Today

Fastest day: 763ms
Slowest day: 1371ms
14-day trend: Slowing+12%

Connect your client

One URL. Every client.

Activate the Connector, copy your link, and paste it into the client you already use. 8 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 Particle IoT, so you can see the experience inside your AI.

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

Particle IoT Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_zTx0nahujrUauTbKdarepNaMvX0JpQ2wvkNgeiVa/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 — Particle IoT capabilities are ready to use.

Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "particle-iot-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_zTx0nahujrUauTbKdarepNaMvX0JpQ2wvkNgeiVa/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 Particle IoT in Claude and other AIs

See all the AI clients this connector works with ↑

Who it's for

Built for the work Particle IoT owners hand off.

This MCP is built for anyone managing distributed hardware through the Particle ecosystem.

01
AgTech Engineers
They hand off soil moisture monitoring and irrigation control to their agent.
02
Smart Home Developers
They use the agent to read environmental sensors and trigger home automation.
03
Industrial IoT Operators
They delegate equipment status monitoring and maintenance triggers to the AI.

FAQ

Questions Particle IoT owners ask.

01
How do I connect my Particle devices to my AI client?
You subscribe to the MCP on Vinkius and enter your Particle Access Token. Once connected, your AI client can immediately start interacting with your devices.
02
Can I control hardware directly with this MCP?
Yes. You can use the call_function capability to execute firmware-defined functions that control actuators like pumps or valves.
03
What kind of sensor data can I read?
You can read any cloud variable defined in your device firmware, such as temperature, humidity, or soil moisture.
04
Is it possible to check if a device is offline?
Yes. The ping_device capability allows your agent to check the online status and last seen time of any specific device.
05
Do I need to write code to use this?
No. Once the MCP is connected, you interact with your devices using natural language through your AI client.
06
Can my AI read sensor data from my Particle devices?
Yes! Use the read_variable capability with your device ID and the variable name (e.g., temperature, humidity, soilMoisture). Your device must expose this variable in its firmware using Particle.variable(). The AI will return the current sensor value in real-time. You can find available variables using get_device_info.
07
How do I remotely turn on a pump or actuator connected to a Particle device?
Use the call_function capability with your device ID and the function name (e.g., pumpOn, valveOpen). The function must be exposed in your device firmware using Particle.function(). You can pass an optional argument (like duration or intensity) to control the actuator behavior. Check available functions with get_device_info.
08
Can I check if my IoT device is online and responding?
Yes! Use the ping_device capability to instantly check the online status of any Particle device. You can also use get_devices to see the online status of all your devices at once. If a device shows as offline, it may be powered off, disconnected from Wi-Fi, or experiencing firmware issues.

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Connect Particle IoT 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.

01-04

Call function

Get device info

Ping device

Unclaim device

05-08

Get devices

Publish event

Read variable

Rename device

What teams actually run

Precision Agriculture

Smart Home Automation

Industrial Monitoring

Rapid Prototyping

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

Particle IoT Connector

Claude Desktop

AgTech Engineers

Smart Home Developers

Industrial IoT Operators

How do I connect my Particle devices to my AI client?

Can I control hardware directly with this MCP?

What kind of sensor data can I read?

Is it possible to check if a device is offline?

Do I need to write code to use this?

Can my AI read sensor data from my Particle devices?

How do I remotely turn on a pump or actuator connected to a Particle device?

Can I check if my IoT device is online and responding?

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