• URL DATA
  • GIS READY
  • MAP DASHBOARDS
  • HUMAN REVIEW

How to get satellite streaming endpoints with your AI

Connect Maxar to your AI client to pull direct map service URLs. Once connected, you can request specific endpoint types for your mapping software.

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Short answer

How can I get Maxar WMS and WMTS URLs using AI?

Ask your AI to run the get_mws_endpoints tool to pull OGC-compliant base URLs. You'll get the specific WMS or WMTS links needed for your GIS tools. This breakdown shows how to move from a prompt to a working map layer.

The results of your request.

Where your data lands.

Depending on what you ask, your AI will produce one of these outcomes.

URL DATA

Direct service links

The AI extracts the exact WMS or WMTS base URLs from Maxar. You can copy these straight into your map client.

GIS READY

OGC-compliant endpoints

The endpoints returned are formatted for standard GIS software. This means they work in tools like QGIS or ArcGIS without manual tweaking.

MAP DASHBOARDS

Custom dashboard feeds

Use the retrieved URLs to populate layers in your own web maps. Your AI handles the heavy lifting of finding the right service paths.

HUMAN REVIEW

Verify endpoint validity

You must check the URLs in your GIS tool to ensure the layers render as expected. The AI provides the links, but you confirm the visual output.

The workflow

What your AI does when you ask for endpoints.

The AI acts as the bridge between your natural language request and the Maxar API.

  1. Identify service type

    Your AI analyzes your request to determine if you need WMS or WMTS endpoints.

    get_mws_endpoints

  2. Query Maxar

    The AI uses the provided tool to call the Maxar service and fetch the available endpoint data.

    get_mws_endpoints

  3. Format URLs

    The AI parses the raw response into clean, usable OGC-compliant base URLs.

    get_mws_endpoints

  4. Deliver links

    The AI presents the final URLs in a format you can easily copy into your mapping environment.

    get_mws_endpoints

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to trigger the Maxar connection.

Starting points

Swap out the bracketed text with your specific needs, like the specific layer or service type you want.

Maxar Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_p1feCgssJy6S9qUWiEQKml7bPyGEYsBnFyZRPLIw/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 — Maxar capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "maxar-satellite-imagery-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_p1feCgssJy6S9qUWiEQKml7bPyGEYsBnFyZRPLIw/mcp"
    }
  }
}
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  • Get the WMS endpoints for Maxar imagery.

  • I need the WMTS base URLs for my GIS dashboard.

  • Find the OGC-compliant streaming endpoints available in Maxar.

  • List the Maxar WMS URLs so I can add them to my map.

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Start here

Connect Maxar once, then ask.

One connection gives your AI access to Maxar's endpoint data. Your credentials stay encrypted and secure on our side.

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FAQ

How this task behaves.

  • 01

    Can the AI download the actual satellite images?

    No. The AI only retrieves the service endpoints (URLs) that allow your GIS tools to stream the imagery.

  • 02

    Will the AI update my Maxar account settings?

    No. This MCP is limited to retrieving endpoint data through the get_mws_endpoints tool. It cannot modify your account or billing.

  • 03

    Do I need to provide my own API keys?

    You provide them during the connection process. Vinkius manages them securely so your AI can use them.

  • 04

    Can I get endpoints for other satellite providers?

    No. This specific connector is built for Maxar imagery.

  • 05

    What format are the URLs in?

    The URLs are OGC-compliant, meaning they follow WMS and WMTS standards for easy use in mapping software.

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