NASA APOD Connector for AI agents.
3 live capabilities
Browse professional space imagery and astronomical archives from NASA.
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Why people use NASA APOD
NASA APOD for Space Content Curation and Education
With this Connector, you just tell your agent what you need. It pulls the image, the title, and the professional explanation into your chat instantly. You get the facts without the friction of manual browsing.
What Vinkius changes
You get instant access to decades of NASA space imagery and expert commentary through your agent.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
One account · 5,900+ Connectors
- Real-world use case 01
Social Media Planning
A content manager asks for 5 random space images to find inspiration for a Space Week campaign.
- Real-world use case 02
Classroom Lesson Prep
A teacher asks for all the APOD images from July 2020 to create a timeline of solar activity.
- Real-world use case 03
Newsletters
A hobbyist blog owner asks for today's picture and a 3-sentence summary of the explanation for their daily email.
Complete set · 3capabilities
The complete NASA APOD capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with NASA APOD.
01—03
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 3 available through NASA APOD.
- 01 Capability
Get apod range
The get_apod_range capability retrieves images from a specific date range. This helps you grab a week or month of space history at once.
- 02 Capability
Get random apod
The get_random_apod capability pulls a random set of images from the archive. It's the best way to find unexpected treasures from the last 30 years.
- 03 Capability
Get apod
The get_apod capability fetches the current Astronomy Picture of the Day. It provides the title, image URL, and the full astronomer's explanation.
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask NASA APOD to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use NASA APOD 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_ORnuQkE6wxe9Lp9aYjdkKQxfaHVB2g77bXnCFMGy/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 NASA APOD, and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable NASA APOD for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_ORnuQkE6wxe9Lp9aYjdkKQxfaHVB2g77bXnCFMGy/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 NASA APOD URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable NASA APOD in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"nasa-apod-astronomy-picture-of-the-day": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_ORnuQkE6wxe9Lp9aYjdkKQxfaHVB2g77bXnCFMGy/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 NASA APOD
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using NASA APOD, help me...". 3 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"nasa-apod-astronomy-picture-of-the-day": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_ORnuQkE6wxe9Lp9aYjdkKQxfaHVB2g77bXnCFMGy/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 NASA APOD
Ask Copilot: "Using NASA APOD, help me...". 3 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"nasa-apod-astronomy-picture-of-the-day": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_ORnuQkE6wxe9Lp9aYjdkKQxfaHVB2g77bXnCFMGy/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 NASA APOD
Open Cascade and ask: "Using NASA APOD, help me...". 3 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"nasa-apod-astronomy-picture-of-the-day": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_ORnuQkE6wxe9Lp9aYjdkKQxfaHVB2g77bXnCFMGy/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 NASA APOD
Ask Cline: "Using NASA APOD, help me...". 3 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add nasa-apod-astronomy-picture-of-the-day --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_ORnuQkE6wxe9Lp9aYjdkKQxfaHVB2g77bXnCFMGy/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 NASA APOD
Ask Claude: "Using NASA APOD, show me...". 3 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work NASA can move forward.
This is for content creators, science educators, and space enthusiasts who need high-quality, scientifically accurate imagery without the hassle of manual searching.
Content Creator
Finds high-quality space photos and expert descriptions for newsletters and social media posts.
Science Educator
Gathers historical astronomical data and imagery to build classroom timelines and lessons.
Space Enthusiast
Explores the daily highlights of the cosmos and discovers hidden gems from the Hubble and Webb telescopes.
Data Researcher
Collects specific archival data on space phenomena over a defined period for research projects.
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Before you connect
Questions about NASA.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
Can I use the NASA APOD MCP for school projects?
Yes, it's perfect for that. You can ask your agent to find specific images or historical milestones to help build presentations or research papers.
How far back does the NASA APOD archive go?
The archive goes back over 30 years, starting from June 16, 1995. You can explore decades of space history easily.
Can I get images from the Webb telescope using this?
Yes, the archive includes high-quality captures from the James Webb Space Telescope, Hubble, and various ground-based observatories.
Does this Connector provide the actual image files?
It provides the direct URLs for the images. Your agent can then present these links for you to view or download.
Can I get a month's worth of space pictures at once?
You can request a date range of up to 30 days. This allows you to grab a sequence of images for a project in one go.
Is the information provided by the NASA APOD MCP scientifically accurate?
Yes, because every entry includes an explanation written by a professional astronomer. It's one of the most trusted sources for space data.
How far back does the APOD archive go?
APOD has been publishing a new image or video every day since June 16, 1995. over 10,000 entries spanning 30+ years of astronomical imagery.
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