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How to automate satellite imagery subscriptions with your AI

Connect Planet Labs to your agent once. From then on, your AI handles the monitoring and delivery of new imagery based on your specific filters.

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Short answer

How can I automate my Planet Labs imagery feeds using AI?

Your AI uses the Planet Labs MCP to create and manage automated subscriptions. It monitors for new imagery that meets your criteria and sends it to your specified webhooks or storage. You get a hands-off way to ingest geospatial data as it arrives.

Data destinations.

Where your imagery lands.

The AI routes new imagery based on the rules you set.

CLOUD

Direct storage delivery

The AI pushes new imagery files directly to your cloud buckets. This keeps your datasets updated without manual downloads.

WEBHOOK

Instant event triggers

Your agent sends data to your webhooks the moment new imagery is available. This triggers downstream analysis or alerts.

LOGS

Subscription oversight

The AI tracks all active feeds. You can ask your agent to list or audit what is currently running.

HUMAN

Manual review needed

You decide which filters are too complex for the AI. You handle the high-level logic for what counts as a meaningful change.

The workflow

What your AI does when the imagery arrives.

The AI acts as the bridge between Planet Labs and your existing data stack.

  1. Set up feeds

    Your agent defines the area of interest and frequency for new imagery. It handles the subscription setup for you.

    create_subscription

  2. Audit active feeds

    The AI checks your current Planet Labs setup to ensure everything is running as expected. It can see what you have already configured.

    list_subscriptions

  3. Filter and route

    The agent monitors incoming data against your specific parameters. It ensures only the imagery you actually need gets sent out.

    create_subscription

  4. Trigger workflows

    Once the imagery hits your storage or webhook, the AI completes the handoff. This allows your other tools to start processing immediately.

    create_subscription

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to kick off your automation.

Starting points

These are opening lines. Swap out the specific locations or file paths for your own.

Planet Labs Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_CJrh57tPp7WRiBXCwNC971zKspbWwDQ7AcxPf5PM/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 — Planet Labs capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "planet-labs-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_CJrh57tPp7WRiBXCwNC971zKspbWwDQ7AcxPf5PM/mcp"
    }
  }
}
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  • Create a new Planet Labs subscription for imagery over San Francisco with a weekly frequency.

  • List all my current Planet Labs subscriptions so I can see what is active.

  • Set up a subscription that sends new imagery to my AWS S3 bucket whenever it's available.

  • Check my existing Planet Labs subscriptions and tell me which ones are for the agricultural project.

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Start here

Connect Planet Labs once, then ask.

Just follow the link to connect your account. Your credentials stay encrypted and secure, and you can start managing feeds immediately.

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FAQ

How the automation behaves

  • 01

    Can the AI delete my existing Planet Labs subscriptions?

    No. The current tools only allow the AI to create or list subscriptions. You must manage deletions through the Planet Labs dashboard.

  • 02

    Does the AI decide which imagery is important?

    The AI follows the filters you provide. It doesn't make subjective decisions about what is 'interesting' unless you define those parameters in the subscription.

  • 03

    Can I see a list of all my active subscriptions?

    Yes. Your agent can pull a full list of your active Planet Labs subscriptions at any time.

  • 04

    Will the AI automatically pay my Planet Labs bill?

    No. The AI only handles the data and subscription configuration. It has no access to your billing or payment methods.

  • 05

    Can the AI upload imagery to my local hard drive?

    No. The AI can only send data to cloud storage or webhooks via the subscription settings.

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