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Connect Perenual Plant API 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 your AI agent into a professional botanical consultant.

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

ChatGPTClaudeCursorPerplexityGeminiMicrosoft CopilotRaycastMeta AI

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.

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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 · 5 capabilities

We ship only the actions that matter.

Capability set01 / 02

01-03

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 5 available through Perenual.

  1. 01

    Check API status

    Checks if the Perenual service is currently online and operational.

  2. 02

    Search plant diseases

    Searches the database for common plant pests and diseases.

  3. 03

    Search plants

    Finds plant species using their common or scientific names.

Capability set02 / 02

04-05

2 capabilities in this set.

Part of 5 available through Perenual.

  1. 04

    Get plant care guide

    Retrieves specific watering, sunlight, and maintenance instructions for a plant.

  2. 05

    Get plant details

    Fetches full botanical metadata for a specific species using its ID.

Real work

What teams actually run

01

Greenhouse Management

Verify the specific sunlight and water needs for a new batch of plants instantly.

02

Botanical Research

Retrieve high-resolution species metadata for deep-dive classification tasks.

03

Plant Health Audits

Identify potential pests or diseases by querying biological markers.

04

Automated Data Querying

Use your agent to pull plant data for agricultural team reports.

Automate a task

Put Perenual 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

Perenual 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.

ClaudeClaudeChatGPTChatGPTGeminiGeminiPerplexityPerplexityGrokGrokMicrosoft CopilotMicrosoft CopilotCursorCursorVS CodeVS CodeWindsurfWindsurfJetBrainsJetBrainsClineClineLangChainLangChainVercel AI SDKVercel AI SDKLovableLovableZ.aiZ.aiRaycastRaycastQwen CodeQwen CodeKimi CodeKimi CodeLe ChatLe Chat

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

You don't need a client to put Perenual 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.

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936ms average. Fast in production.

Perenual is checked daily against the live service.

Daily averagePeak 1212ms
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Fastest day
785ms
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Connect your client

One URL. Every client.

Activate the Connector, copy your link, and paste it into the client you already use. 5 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 Perenual, so you can see the experience inside your AI.

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

Perenual Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_rXvGkNmwX3ZQu74dXxzduXAmP5tKDCrRyH3wgRm6/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

  1. 1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
  2. 2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
  3. 3Click Add and start a new chat — Perenual capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "perenual-plant-api-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_rXvGkNmwX3ZQu74dXxzduXAmP5tKDCrRyH3wgRm6/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 Perenual in Claude and other AIs

See all the AI clients this connector works with ↑

Who it's for

Built for the work Perenual owners hand off.

This MCP is built for professionals and enthusiasts who need reliable botanical data within their AI workflows.

  • 01

    Horticulturists and Botanists

    They use the agent to monitor species data and pull official metadata.

  • 02

    Greenhouse Managers

    They hand off the task of verifying care requirements and auditing plant health to their agent.

  • 03

    Gardening Enthusiasts

    They use natural language to perform quick audits of plant diseases and care markers.

FAQ

Questions Perenual owners ask.

  • 01

    How do I connect this MCP to my AI?

    You subscribe through Vinkius and then connect your client, such as Claude or Cursor, with a single click. Vinkius handles the hosting and management.

  • 02

    Do I need my own Perenual API key?

    Yes, you will need to enter your Perenual API key to authenticate the connection.

  • 03

    Which AI clients can use this MCP?

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

  • 04

    Can I search for plants by their scientific names?

    Yes, the search capability allows you to find species using either common names or scientific names.

  • 05

    What kind of plant data can my agent access?

    Your agent can access species metadata, specific care guides for watering and light, and information on plant pests and diseases.

  • 06

    How do I find my Perenual API Key?

    Register for a free or paid account at perenual.com/docs/api, and you will find your API Key in your dashboard. Copy and paste it below.

  • 07

    Does it support disease identification?

    Yes. The search_plant_diseases capability allows your agent to audit common pests and diseases and retrieve recommended solutions.

  • 08

    Are care guides included for all species?

    Yes. The get_plant_care_guide capability retrieves specific maintenance instructions including watering frequency and sunlight exposure for most species.

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