EPA AirNow Connector for AI agents.
3 live capabilities
Monitor real-time air quality and pollution forecasts for any location.
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Why people use EPA AirNow
EPA AirNow for Real-Time Pollution Tracking
This Connector lets your agent do that work in one go. You just ask about the air in a specific town, and it pulls the latest EPA numbers on ozone and particulates. You get a clear answer instantly.
What Vinkius changes
You get reliable, official air quality data for any location without leaving your chat interface.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
One account · 5,900+ Connectors
- Real-world use case 01
Marathon safety planning
An organizer asks the agent if the air is safe for 10,000 runners in Seattle tomorrow.
- Real-world use case 02
Daily health checks
Someone with asthma asks the agent to check if the ozone levels in their ZIP code are safe for a walk.
- Real-world use case 03
Wildfire smoke tracking
A resident wants to know how much smoke is currently affecting their specific town.
Complete set · 3capabilities
The complete EPA AirNow capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with EPA AirNow.
01—03
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 3 available through EPA AirNow.
- 01 Capability
Get current aqi by zip
Fetch the real-time air quality index for a US ZIP code. It's the fastest way to check local conditions.
- 02 Capability
Get forecast aqi by zip
Retrieve future AQI forecasts for a specific ZIP code. Use this to plan for upcoming environmental hazards.
- 03 Capability
Get current aqi by latlon
Get the current AQI based on specific geographic coordinates. Use this for precise location tracking.
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask EPA AirNow to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use EPA AirNow from the conversation.
Choose your client
Live previewAdvanced clients IDE · CLI
Claude · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_qkRXgoCFtnEvfN9X1e2u4EPStHAzKdW1nY79AllQ/mcp - Step 01
Open Connectors
In Claude Web or Claude Desktop, open Settings and choose Connectors.
- Step 02
Add the URL
Choose Add custom connector, name it EPA AirNow, and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable EPA AirNow for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_qkRXgoCFtnEvfN9X1e2u4EPStHAzKdW1nY79AllQ/mcp - Step 01
Open MCP settings
On desktop, open Settings and MCP servers. On web, open your workspace app or connector settings.
- Step 02
Add the URL
Choose Add server with Streamable HTTP, or create a custom MCP app, then paste the EPA AirNow URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable EPA AirNow in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"epa-airnow": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_qkRXgoCFtnEvfN9X1e2u4EPStHAzKdW1nY79AllQ/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open MCP Settings
Press Cmd+Shift+P (macOS) or Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) → search "MCP Settings"
- Step 02
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above into the mcp.json file that opens
- Step 03
Save the file
Cursor will automatically detect the new Connector
- Step 04
Start using EPA AirNow
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using EPA AirNow, help me...". 3 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"epa-airnow": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_qkRXgoCFtnEvfN9X1e2u4EPStHAzKdW1nY79AllQ/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Create MCP config
Create a .vscode/mcp.json file in your project root
- Step 02
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above
- Step 03
Enable Agent mode
Open GitHub Copilot Chat and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown
- Step 04
Start using EPA AirNow
Ask Copilot: "Using EPA AirNow, help me...". 3 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"epa-airnow": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_qkRXgoCFtnEvfN9X1e2u4EPStHAzKdW1nY79AllQ/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open MCP Settings
Go to Settings → MCP Configuration or press Cmd+Shift+P and search "MCP"
- Step 02
Add the server
Paste the JSON configuration above into mcp_config.json
- Step 03
Save and reload
Windsurf will detect the new server automatically
- Step 04
Start using EPA AirNow
Open Cascade and ask: "Using EPA AirNow, help me...". 3 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"epa-airnow": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_qkRXgoCFtnEvfN9X1e2u4EPStHAzKdW1nY79AllQ/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open Cline MCP Settings
Click the Connectors icon in the Cline sidebar panel
- Step 02
Add remote server
Click "Add Connector" and paste the configuration above
- Step 03
Enable the server
Toggle the server switch to ON
- Step 04
Start using EPA AirNow
Ask Cline: "Using EPA AirNow, help me...". 3 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add epa-airnow --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_qkRXgoCFtnEvfN9X1e2u4EPStHAzKdW1nY79AllQ/mcp"- Step 01
Install Claude Code
Run npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code if not already installed
- Step 02
Add the Connector
Run the command above in your terminal
- Step 03
Verify the connection
Run claude mcp to list connected servers, or type /mcp inside a session
- Step 04
Start using EPA AirNow
Ask Claude: "Using EPA AirNow, show me...". 3 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work EPA can move forward.
This is for people who need to make quick decisions about environmental safety. It's perfect for health advocates, outdoor event organizers, and environmental researchers who need official data without the manual effort.
Health Advocate
Checks AQI levels for community members with asthma to provide daily safety alerts.
Outdoor Event Planner
Verifies air quality forecasts for marathons or festivals to ensure participant safety.
Environmental Researcher
Gathers localized pollution data to track trends in specific geographic areas.
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Before you connect
Questions about EPA.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
Does the EPA AirNow MCP show wildfire smoke?
Yes, it tracks PM2.5 and Ozone, which are the primary indicators for wildfire smoke. This helps you see how smoke is affecting your local air quality.
Can I use the EPA AirNow MCP for international locations?
Currently, this Connector is designed for US locations using ZIP codes or geographic coordinates. It pulls data directly from the EPA's regional systems.
How often does the EPA AirNow MCP update?
It provides real-time observations. When you ask for the current status, your agent pulls the most recent data available from the EPA.
Can I use the EPA AirNow MCP to plan a marathon?
Yes, you can use the forecast capability to check expected air quality for a specific date and location. This is great for planning large-scale outdoor events.
Does the EPA AirNow MCP track specific chemicals?
It focuses on the key pollutants that impact public health, specifically Ozone, PM2.5, and PM10.
Is the data in the EPA AirNow MCP reliable?
Yes, the data comes directly from the Environmental Protection Agency, making it an official source for air quality and pollution tracking.
Is the environmental tracking completely real-time?
Yes! The system taps directly into the active observation corridors of the Environmental Protection Agency, gathering insights exactly as they are reported by local atmospheric sensors.
How does it help people with asthma or sensitivities?
The agent retrieves exact pollutant indices and maps them into clear categories, letting users instantly know when it is dangerous for sensitive groups to engage in outdoor activities.
Are the geographic queries limited by zip code only?
No, you can query locations by ZIP code to find immediate reporting areas, or use exact latitude/longitude coordinates to pull the closest station parameters precisely.
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