Adafruit IO Connector for AI agents.
10 live capabilities
Query sensor data and manage IoT hardware from your AI client.
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Why people use Adafruit IO
Adafruit IO for IoT Hardware Monitoring
This Connector puts that data right where you're already working. Your AI agent can grab the latest values or list your feeds in a single sentence. You get a clear status update without ever leaving your chat interface.
What Vinkius changes
Your AI gets direct read access to your Adafruit IO hardware data.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
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- Real-world use case 01
Checking remote sensor health
A user asks 'Is the fridge still cold?
- Real-world use case 02
Debugging automation
A hobbyist wants to know why a pump didn't turn on; the agent uses `list_triggers` to see if the trigger actually fired.
- Real-world use case 03
Inventory management
A developer needs a list of all active sensors; the agent uses `list_feeds` to provide a full inventory of the hardware.
Complete set · 10capabilities
The complete Adafruit IO capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with Adafruit IO.
01—04
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 10 available through Adafruit IO.
- 01 Capability
List dashboards
See every dashboard you've built in your account. This helps you find the right overview quickly.
- 02 Capability
List feeds
See a full list of all your active IoT feeds. Use this to get an inventory of your connected hardware.
- 03 Capability
Get data
Get the latest value from a specific data point. This is the quickest way to check a single sensor value.
- 04 Capability
Get feed
Pull the configuration details for a single feed. Use this to check the settings of a specific data stream.
05—07
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 10 available through Adafruit IO.
- 05 Capability
Get group
Get the specific details of a group. This helps you see the contents of a specific hardware category.
- 06 Capability
Get trigger
Get the details of a specific trigger. This is perfect for debugging a single automation event.
- 07 Capability
List data
Get the history of data points for a specific feed. This is useful for reviewing recent sensor trends.
08—10
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 10 available through Adafruit IO.
- 08 Capability
List groups
View all organized groups in your Adafruit IO account. This helps you see how your devices are categorized.
- 09 Capability
List triggers
See all active triggers and their current status. Use this to audit your automation logic.
- 10 Capability
Get dashboard
Pull details for one specific dashboard. This gives you the exact configuration of a single display.
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask Adafruit IO to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use Adafruit IO 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_WLiBqjlJO2Ee45y0Kqntkaqor7mUZFa5bt4U7qqP/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 Adafruit IO, and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable Adafruit IO for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_WLiBqjlJO2Ee45y0Kqntkaqor7mUZFa5bt4U7qqP/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 Adafruit IO URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable Adafruit IO in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"adafruit-io": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_WLiBqjlJO2Ee45y0Kqntkaqor7mUZFa5bt4U7qqP/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 Adafruit IO
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Adafruit IO, help me...". 10 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"adafruit-io": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_WLiBqjlJO2Ee45y0Kqntkaqor7mUZFa5bt4U7qqP/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 Adafruit IO
Ask Copilot: "Using Adafruit IO, help me...". 10 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"adafruit-io": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_WLiBqjlJO2Ee45y0Kqntkaqor7mUZFa5bt4U7qqP/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 Adafruit IO
Open Cascade and ask: "Using Adafruit IO, help me...". 10 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"adafruit-io": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_WLiBqjlJO2Ee45y0Kqntkaqor7mUZFa5bt4U7qqP/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 Adafruit IO
Ask Cline: "Using Adafruit IO, help me...". 10 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add adafruit-io --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_WLiBqjlJO2Ee45y0Kqntkaqor7mUZFa5bt4U7qqP/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 Adafruit IO
Ask Claude: "Using Adafruit IO, show me...". 10 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work Adafruit IO can move forward.
The IoT developer tired of manual logs, the home automation hobbyist managing a complex smart home, and the industrial engineer monitoring remote sensor arrays.
IoT Developer
Checking sensor health across dozens of feeds without opening a browser.
Home Automation Hobbyist
Querying custom dashboard statuses to automate complex routines.
Industrial Monitoring Engineer
Getting status updates on remote hardware triggers for maintenance.
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Before you connect
Questions about Adafruit IO.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
Can the Adafruit IO MCP see my real-time sensor data?
Yes, it pulls the latest values from your active feeds. You can ask your agent for specific numbers like temperature or humidity anytime.
Does the Adafruit IO MCP work with my home automation?
It works with any setup that uses Adafruit IO as the backend. It's a great way to get status updates from your smart home devices.
How do I connect my hardware to the Adafruit IO MCP?
You'll need an Adafruit IO account and an AIO Key. Once you have those, you can connect the Connector through Vinkius.
Can I use the Adafruit IO MCP to check my dashboards?
Yes, it can list all your dashboards and pull specific details. This helps you see how your data is being visualized.
Does the Adafruit IO MCP support multiple feeds?
Yes, it can list all feeds in your account. Your agent can then check any of them individually.
Can the Adafruit IO MCP find my specific triggers?
Yes, it can list all your triggers and give you the details of any specific one. This is perfect for checking if an automation actually fired.
Where do I find my AIO Key?
Your AIO Key can be found by clicking the golden 'AIO Key' button on any page in Adafruit IO.
What access does this Connector need?
It requires your Username and AIO Key to access your feeds and dashboards.
How do I send data to a feed?
You can use the agent to create a new data point in a specific feed using the feed key.
What access does this MCP need?
It requires your Username and AIO Key to access your feeds and dashboards.
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