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Connect Upstream Lens 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 satellite imagery and field notes into instant insights.

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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 · 8 capabilities

We ship only the actions that matter.

Capability set01 / 02

01-04

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 8 available through Upstream Lens.

  1. 01

    Get property details

    This capability pulls specific data for a single property feature. Use it to get granular details about a site's characteristics.

  2. 02

    Get organization info

    This capability retrieves metadata for your Lens organization. It helps your agent understand your account configuration.

  3. 03

    Check API health

    This capability tests the connection to the Lens API. Use it to confirm your monitoring setup is active and responsive.

  4. 04

    List property imagery

    This capability shows which satellite imagery layers are available for a specific property. It covers sources like Sentinel and Landsat.

Capability set02 / 02

05-08

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 8 available through Upstream Lens.

  1. 05

    List project notes

    This capability fetches observations and notes recorded for a project. You can filter these by the date they were updated.

  2. 06

    List project observations

    This capability provides a detailed list of project observations. It is useful for reviewing specific field data.

  3. 07

    List portfolios

    This capability returns a list of all your environmental portfolios. Use it to see your full range of managed assets.

  4. 08

    List projects

    This capability lists all environmental projects in your account. It gives your agent a high-level view of your active work.

Real work

What teams actually run

01

Rapid Field Note Review

Ask your agent for the most recent observations on a specific project to get an instant update on site conditions.

02

Imagery Availability Checks

Check which satellite layers are available for a specific property before starting a geospatial analysis.

03

Portfolio Auditing

List all active projects and portfolios to get a bird's eye view of your environmental management workload.

04

Property Feature Verification

Retrieve specific metadata for a property feature to confirm ground-truth data against your records.

Automate a task

Put Upstream Lens 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

Upstream Lens 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 Upstream Lens 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

869ms average. Fast in production.

Upstream Lens is checked daily against the live service.

Daily averagePeak 1040ms
Oct 3Today
Fastest day
719ms
Slowest day
1040ms
14-day trend
Stable-2%

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 Upstream Lens, so you can see the experience inside your AI.

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

Upstream Lens Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_KabIvWnL2u3zYtDi13sgjKCwgCJFWT5cviNmy5cg/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 — Upstream Lens capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "upstream-lens-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_KabIvWnL2u3zYtDi13sgjKCwgCJFWT5cviNmy5cg/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 Upstream Lens in Claude and other AIs

See all the AI clients this connector works with ↑

Who it's for

Built for the work Upstream Lens owners hand off.

This MCP is built for professionals managing environmental assets and geospatial data who need quick answers from their field and satellite records.

  • 01

    Conservation Managers

    They use the AI to quickly pull field notes and check if satellite imagery is available for their sites.

  • 02

    Environmental Analysts

    They rely on the agent to verify geospatial metadata and monitor changes in property features.

  • 03

    Sustainability Teams

    They use the capability to track project observations and keep their environmental monitoring portfolios organized.

FAQ

Questions Upstream Lens owners ask.

  • 01

    How do I connect my Upstream Tech Lens account?

    You just need to subscribe to the MCP on Vinkius and provide your Upstream Tech Lens API key. Once entered, you can use it immediately in any compatible client.

  • 02

    Which AI clients can I use with this MCP?

    You can use this MCP with any compatible client, including Claude, Cursor, Windsurf, and VS Code.

  • 03

    Can I see satellite imagery through my AI agent?

    The agent can list available satellite imagery layers, such as Sentinel and Landsat, for any specific property you query.

  • 04

    Where do I find my API key?

    Your API key is located in your Upstream Tech Lens account dashboard.

  • 05

    Can I filter project notes by date?

    Yes, the capability for listing project notes allows you to filter observations by their update date.

  • 06

    Can I see if new satellite images are available for my project?

    Yes! Use the list_property_imagery capability and provide the Property ID. Your agent will retrieve all available imagery layers (Sentinel, Landsat, etc.) with their respective capture dates.

  • 07

    How do I retrieve field notes for a specific conservation project?

    Run the list_project_notes query with your Project ID. You can also provide an optional timestamp to filter only notes updated after a specific date.

  • 08

    Is it possible to see the geospatial metadata for a property feature?

    Absolutely. Use the get_property_details capability with the Feature ID to retrieve detailed geospatial data and metadata for any monitored property.

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