• SPECIES
  • VARIETY
  • DISEASE
  • HUMAN

How to identify plant species and diseases with your AI

Connect PlantNET to your agent to turn photos into botanical data. Once linked, you can send image URLs to get instant identification.

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Short answer

How can I identify plants and diseases using my AI?

Send an image URL to your agent to get the species name, specific variety, and any visible signs of disease or pests. You'll get precise botanical details and symptom descriptions.

Identification outcomes

What your AI finds.

The agent uses image data to categorize your plants and diagnose health issues.

SPECIES

Identify the plant

The agent analyzes the image to name the specific species. You get the exact scientific or common name.

VARIETY

Find the cultivar

If the species is known, the agent looks for specific traits to find the exact variety. This helps with precise gardening.

DISEASE

Spot health issues

The agent scans for visual symptoms like spots or wilting. It identifies the specific pest or disease causing the damage.

HUMAN

Manual verification

You decide if the AI's diagnosis matches what you see in person. The AI provides the data, but you make the final call.

The workflow

What your AI does when an image arrives.

Your agent processes the visual input through specialized botanical tools.

  1. Name the species

    The agent analyzes the structure and leaves in your image to find the correct plant name.

    identify_species

  2. Pinpoint the variety

    It checks for specific traits to distinguish between different cultivars of the same species.

    identify_variety

  3. Detect symptoms

    The agent scans for visual indicators of infection or insect damage.

    identify_disease

  4. Browse plant lists

    You can ask for a full list of known species, varieties, or diseases to compare against your findings.

    list_specieslist_varietieslist_diseases

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to trigger the identification tools.

Starting points

Swap out the bracketed text with your actual image links or specific plant names.

Pl@ntNet Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_y6EPHMFMh9eRVxY5a80P1eo2MrkUrSBCoN4ezuvw/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 — Pl@ntNet capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "plantnet-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_y6EPHMFMh9eRVxY5a80P1eo2MrkUrSBCoN4ezuvw/mcp"
    }
  }
}
Copy into chat04

  • Identify the species and variety in this image: [URL]

  • What disease is affecting the plant in this photo? [URL]

  • List the common diseases that affect [Species Name].

  • Can you identify the specific variety of this plant from this URL? [URL]

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FAQ

How the identification works

  • 01

    Can the AI identify a plant from a text description alone?

    No. The identification tools require an image URL to analyze visual features.

  • 02

    Does the AI automatically apply treatments to my plants?

    No. The AI only identifies species and diseases. You must decide on and perform any physical treatments yourself.

  • 03

    Can I see a list of all possible diseases?

    Yes, you can use the tool to list known diseases.

  • 04

    Will the AI tell me the exact cultivar?

    Yes, if the visual data is sufficient, the agent can identify the specific variety.

  • 05

    Can the AI delete my plant records?

    No. This MCP only reads and analyzes data; it has no capability to delete or modify your personal files.

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