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Connect Planet Labs 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 geospatial analyst that finds and delivers imagery.

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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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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 · 12 capabilities

We ship only the actions that matter.

Capability set01 / 03

01-04

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 12 available through Planet Labs.

  1. 01

    Create subscription

    This capability sets up automated imagery delivery based on your specific geometry and filters. It sends new images to your cloud storage or a webhook once they meet your criteria.

  2. 02

    Get cloud coverage

    This capability calculates the clear and cloudy percentages for a specific image. Use it to check if a scene is usable before you commit to a download.

  3. 03

    Get item assets

    This capability lists all available data products for an image, such as visual or analytic assets. It provides the specific download URLs and file sizes you need.

  4. 04

    Get item details

    This capability retrieves detailed metadata for a single imagery item. It's how you check acquisition conditions and specific scene properties.

Capability set02 / 03

05-08

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 12 available through Planet Labs.

  1. 05

    List subscriptions

    This capability shows all your active automated imagery deliveries. Use it to review or manage your current monitoring configurations.

  2. 06

    Get search statistics

    This capability provides histograms of imagery availability for a specific area and time. It helps you plan how often you can expect new data.

  3. 07

    Create saved search

    This capability saves a specific set of search filters for later use. It allows you to build a template for recurring monitoring tasks.

  4. 08

    Get search results

    This capability runs a previously saved search and returns the resulting imagery items. It supports sorting and pagination for large datasets.

Capability set03 / 03

09-12

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 12 available through Planet Labs.

  1. 09

    List asset types

    This capability returns a list of all available data products like visual or UDM2. It helps you understand what kind of files you can actually download.

  2. 10

    List item types

    This capability shows the different satellite sources available, including PSScene, SkySat, and Sentinel-2. It details which assets each type supports.

  3. 11

    List saved searches

    This capability displays all the searches you have saved in your Planet account. Use it to find and execute your existing monitoring workflows.

  4. 12

    Quick search

    This capability performs a direct search for imagery using geometry, date ranges, and cloud cover filters. It works across multiple satellite constellations.

Real work

What teams actually run

01

Crop Health Monitoring

Set up a daily subscription to receive cloud-free imagery of specific farm boundaries for consistent NDVI analysis.

02

Deforestation Tracking

Use saved searches to monitor specific forest regions and detect changes in land cover automatically.

03

Disaster Damage Assessment

Quickly search for high-resolution SkySat imagery immediately following a weather event to inspect site damage.

04

Infrastructure Inspection

Find sub-meter resolution imagery to perform detailed visual inspections of remote assets.

Automate a task

Put Planet Labs 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

Planet Labs 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 Planet Labs 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

1015ms average. Fast in production.

Planet Labs is checked daily against the live service.

Daily averagePeak 1215ms
Oct 3Today
Fastest day
793ms
Slowest day
1215ms
14-day trend
Slowing+15%

Connect your client

One URL. Every client.

Activate the Connector, copy your link, and paste it into the client you already use. 12 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 Planet Labs, so you can see the experience inside your AI.

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

Planet Labs Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_CJrh57tPp7WRiBXCwNC971zKspbWwDQ7AcxPf5PM/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 — Planet Labs capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "planet-labs-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_CJrh57tPp7WRiBXCwNC971zKspbWwDQ7AcxPf5PM/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 Planet Labs in Claude and other AIs

See all the AI clients this connector works with ↑

Who it's for

Built for the work Planet Labs owners hand off.

This MCP is built for professionals who need to turn satellite data into actionable insights without manual GIS overhead.

  • 01

    Agriculture Teams

    They use the agent to monitor crop health using daily imagery and NDVI analysis.

  • 02

    Environmental Scientists

    They track changes in forests, wetlands, and habitats over time.

  • 03

    Disaster Response Teams

    They rapidly acquire pre and post-event imagery to assess damage.

  • 04

    GIS Professionals

    They use the agent to find, evaluate, and download imagery for mapping projects.

FAQ

Questions Planet Labs owners ask.

  • 01

    How do I connect my Planet account?

    You need to provide your Planet API key. You can find this in the My Settings section of your Planet account.

  • 02

    Can I automate imagery delivery?

    Yes. You can use the create_subscription capability to set up automated deliveries to cloud storage or webhooks based on your specific filters.

  • 03

    What satellite resolutions are available?

    You have access to sub-meter SkySat imagery, 3-5m PlanetScope imagery, 5m RapidEye imagery, and 10-30m Landsat and Sentinel-2 imagery.

  • 04

    How can I ensure the images aren't too cloudy?

    You can use the get_cloud_coverage capability to check the clear area percentage of a specific image before you download it.

  • 05

    Which AI clients can I use with this MCP?

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

  • 06

    Can my AI search for cloud-free satellite imagery over my farm from last month?

    Yes! Use the quick_search capability with your farm boundary as GeoJSON geometry, date range for last month, item_types=PSScene, and max_cloud_cover=10 (for 10% or less cloud cover). The search returns all available imagery matching your criteria with acquisition dates, cloud cover percentages, and download URLs for visual and analytic assets. For ongoing monitoring, create a saved search with create_saved_search and execute it regularly with get_search_results.

  • 07

    What is the difference between PSScene, SkySat, and RapidEye imagery?

    PSScene (PlanetScope) provides daily global coverage at 3-5m resolution with 200+ satellites, ideal for broad-area monitoring and time-series analysis. SkySat offers sub-meter resolution (0.5-0.9m) with video capability, perfect for detailed inspection of specific sites. RapidEye provides 5m resolution with a 5-band sensor (including red-edge) and a deep historical archive dating back to 2009. Use list_item_types to see all available imagery types and their supported asset types.

  • 08

    How do I set up automated daily imagery delivery for my area of interest?

    Use the create_subscription capability with your area geometry, item types (e.g., PSScene), and cloud cover filter. You can specify delivery to AWS S3, Google Cloud Storage, Azure Blob, or webhook endpoints. The subscription will continuously deliver new imagery matching your criteria as it becomes available. To manage existing subscriptions, use list_subscriptions to review and monitor active deliveries.

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