NASA DONKI Connector for AI agents.
7 live capabilities
Monitor solar flares and geomagnetic storms for satellite safety.
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Why people use NASA DONKI
NASA DONKI Space Weather Monitoring for Satellite Operators
With this Connector, you just ask your agent to check the status. It pulls the latest data from the NASA DONKI database and gives you a clear summary in your chat. You get the facts you need to make quick decisions without the tab-switching.
What Vinkius changes
You get direct access to NASA's space weather database through a single 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
Satellite maneuver safety
A satellite operator asks their agent to check radiation belt enhancements before planning a move.
- Real-world use case 02
Grid risk assessment
A power grid engineer asks for the current Kp index.
- Real-world use case 03
Research data collection
An astrophysicist asks for all CMEs from the last 30 days.
Complete set · 7capabilities
The complete NASA DONKI capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with NASA DONKI.
01—04
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 7 available through NASA DONKI.
- 01 Capability
Get solar energetic particles
Find Solar Energetic Particle events that pose risks to satellite electronics and astronauts.
- 02 Capability
Get cme
Get Coronal Mass Ejection events from NASA DONKI. This helps you track solar wind bursts that cause geomagnetic storms.
- 03 Capability
Get solar flares
Fetch solar flare events by class to monitor radio blackouts. It includes peak times and the active region.
- 04 Capability
Get geomagnetic storms
Retrieve geomagnetic storm data including Kp indices to check for power grid impacts.
05—07
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 7 available through NASA DONKI.
- 05 Capability
Get interplanetary shocks
Look for interplanetary shock waves that often precede major geomagnetic storms.
- 06 Capability
Get radiation belt
Check radiation belt enhancement events to assess risks for medium Earth orbit satellites.
- 07 Capability
Get donki notifications
Pull a unified feed of all recent space weather events for a quick status update.
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask NASA DONKI to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use NASA DONKI 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_PqdiVxU4WVsBqjMSuhaqrnGNo1S2Hpmh2jO9EkT1/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 DONKI, and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable NASA DONKI for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_PqdiVxU4WVsBqjMSuhaqrnGNo1S2Hpmh2jO9EkT1/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 DONKI URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable NASA DONKI in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"nasa-donki-space-weather-intelligence": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_PqdiVxU4WVsBqjMSuhaqrnGNo1S2Hpmh2jO9EkT1/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 DONKI
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using NASA DONKI, help me...". 7 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"nasa-donki-space-weather-intelligence": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_PqdiVxU4WVsBqjMSuhaqrnGNo1S2Hpmh2jO9EkT1/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 DONKI
Ask Copilot: "Using NASA DONKI, help me...". 7 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"nasa-donki-space-weather-intelligence": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_PqdiVxU4WVsBqjMSuhaqrnGNo1S2Hpmh2jO9EkT1/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 DONKI
Open Cascade and ask: "Using NASA DONKI, help me...". 7 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"nasa-donki-space-weather-intelligence": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_PqdiVxU4WVsBqjMSuhaqrnGNo1S2Hpmh2jO9EkT1/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 DONKI
Ask Cline: "Using NASA DONKI, help me...". 7 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add nasa-donki-space-weather-intelligence --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_PqdiVxU4WVsBqjMSuhaqrnGNo1S2Hpmh2jO9EkT1/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 DONKI
Ask Claude: "Using NASA DONKI, show me...". 7 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work NASA can move forward.
The satellite operator who needs to monitor radiation belts at 3am or the power grid engineer checking for geomagnetic storm risks.
Satellite Operations Engineer
Checks radiation belt enhancements to plan safe orbital maneuvers for satellites.
Power Grid Engineer
Monitors Kp indices to predict and prevent grid fluctuations caused by solar activity.
Space Weather Researcher
Pulls historical CME and solar flare data for climate modeling and astrophysics papers.
Amateur Radio Operator
Checks for solar flares to explain and troubleshoot signal interference.
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Before you connect
Questions about NASA.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
What can NASA DONKI MCP do for my satellite operations?
It provides real-time data on radiation belt enhancements and solar flares. This helps you monitor risks to your hardware and plan safe orbital maneuvers.
How does NASA DONKI MCP help with power grid safety?
The Connector pulls geomagnetic storm data and Kp indices. You can use this to see if solar activity is likely to cause power fluctuations or grid issues.
Can NASA DONKI MCP track specific solar flare classes?
Yes, it can fetch flares by C, M, and X classes. This is useful for identifying extreme events that might cause radio blackouts or satellite damage.
What is the difference between CMEs and solar flares in NASA DONKI MCP?
CMEs are massive bursts of solar wind that cause geomagnetic storms. Solar flares are bursts of light and energy. The Connector lets you track both separately.
Can I get a live feed of all space weather events with NASA DONKI MCP?
Yes, you can pull a unified feed of all recent notifications. It gives you a quick overview of all active solar events in one place.
Does NASA DONKI MCP provide data on radiation belts?
Yes, it specifically tracks radiation belt enhancement events. This is critical for monitoring the Van Allen belts and their impact on satellites.
What is the difference between DONKI and SWPC?
DONKI is NASA's historical database of space weather events with detailed analysis. SWPC (Space Weather Prediction Center, under NOAA) focuses on real-time monitoring and forecasting. They complement each other.
What happens during a Geomagnetic Storm?
Geomagnetic storms, triggered by solar activity, can cause auroras, disrupt satellite communications, affect GPS accuracy, and in extreme cases, induce currents that trip electrical grids.
How long does it take for a CME to reach Earth?
Coronal Mass Ejections typically take 1 to 5 days to reach Earth, depending on their speed, which can range from 250 km/s to over 3,000 km/s.
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