• DISCOVERY
  • DETAILS
  • FILTERING
  • HUMAN

How to browse satellite data collections with your AI

Connect to the INPE STAC API once. From there, your AI handles the heavy lifting of searching through the Brazil Data Cube.

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Short answer

How can I use my AI to find satellite data in Brazil?

Your AI uses the STAC API to pull lists of available satellite collections and inspect the metadata of specific datasets. You get a clear view of what imagery is available in the Brazil Data Cube without manual searching.

The outcomes

What you get from this connection

The AI acts as your interface to the INPE data repository.

DISCOVERY

Catalog visibility

The AI pulls a full list of available satellite datasets. You see exactly what is in the Brazil Data Cube immediately.

DETAILS

Metadata inspection

Your agent digs into specific collection properties. You get technical details like temporal coverage and spatial bounds.

FILTERING

Targeted searches

Instead of scrolling through files, you ask for specific sensors or timeframes. The AI finds the right matches for you.

HUMAN

Manual verification

You decide which datasets are actually useful for your project. The AI provides the data, but you make the final call on the imagery.

The workflow

What your AI does when the connection is live.

The AI translates your natural language questions into API calls to the Brazil Data Cube.

  1. Scan the catalog

    The AI looks through the entire repository to see what satellite missions are currently hosted.

    list_collections

  2. Identify specific sets

    Once you narrow down what you need, the AI pulls the specific details for a chosen collection.

    get_collection

  3. Analyze metadata

    The agent reads the technical specs, such as resolution or cloud cover limits, to answer your questions.

    get_collection

  4. Summarize findings

    The AI presents the available data in a way that is easy to read, highlighting the most relevant datasets.

    list_collectionsget_collection

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to begin interacting with the Brazil Data Cube.

Starting points

These are basic starting lines. Swap out the sensor names or timeframes to match what you are looking for.

INPE (STAC API) Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_xXUzea0yLX51Ob8cT7tCA6FhHe0lk1peaMyBXrEi/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 — INPE (STAC API) capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "inpe-stac-api-satelites-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_xXUzea0yLX51Ob8cT7tCA6FhHe0lk1peaMyBXrEi/mcp"
    }
  }
}
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  • List all the satellite collections available in the Brazil Data Cube.

  • Show me the metadata for the Sentinel collections.

  • What kind of temporal coverage is available in the current satellite datasets?

  • Find a collection that has high-resolution imagery for recent dates.

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Start here

Connect INPE (STAC API - Satélites) once, then ask.

One click connects this MCP to your client. Your credentials stay encrypted and secure, and you can start querying the STAC API immediately.

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FAQ

How this task behaves

  • 01

    Can the AI download the actual satellite images?

    No. The AI can only browse and inspect the metadata of the collections. It cannot download or process the raw image files.

  • 02

    Can I use this to change any settings in the INPE database?

    No. The tools only allow for reading and listing data. The AI cannot modify, delete, or upload any data to the Brazil Data Cube.

  • 03

    Does the AI know which images have the least cloud cover?

    Yes, if that information is included in the collection's metadata, the AI can read it and tell you.

  • 04

    How does the AI find specific datasets?

    It uses the STAC API to list available collections and then pulls the specific details for the ones you ask about.

  • 05

    Can I ask for data from a specific year?

    Yes, you can ask the AI to look for collections that cover specific timeframes based on the metadata it retrieves.

  • More questions about INPE (STAC API - Satélites)? The Connector page answers them. See everything the INPE (STAC API - Satélites) Connector can do

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