AQICN Connector for AI agents.
5 live capabilities
Get real-time air quality and pollution data for any city worldwide.
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Why people use AQICN
AQICN Air Quality Data for Pollution Monitoring
This Connector cuts out the middleman. Your agent pulls the live AQI and specific pollutant levels directly from the AQICN network. You get a clear answer in one sentence instead of five tabs of research.
What Vinkius changes
You get instant, accurate air quality data for any location without leaving your chat interface.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
One account · 5,900+ Connectors
- Real-world use case 01
Checking outdoor safety
A runner asks if the air is clear enough for a 5k in London and the agent uses get_city_feed to confirm the PM2.
- Real-world use case 02
Researching pollution trends
A scientist wants a list of all stations in a specific coordinate box and uses get_map_bounds to gather the data.
- Real-world use case 03
Travel planning
An expat checks the ozone levels in Beijing before arriving to see if they need to take extra precautions.
Complete set · 5capabilities
The complete AQICN capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with AQICN.
01—03
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 5 available through AQICN.
- 01 Capability
Get city feed
Use get_city_feed to pull the current AQI and primary pollutants for a specific city. It helps you quickly check the air safety of a major urban hub.
- 02 Capability
Get ip feed
Use get_ip_feed to find the air quality for your current location based on your IP. This is perfect for checking your immediate surroundings.
- 03 Capability
Get map bounds
Use get_map_bounds to retrieve all active stations within a specific set of coordinates. It lets you see air quality data across a whole grid.
04—05
2 capabilities in this set.
Part of 5 available through AQICN.
- 04 Capability
Search stations
Use search_stations to find monitoring stations using names or keywords. It helps you locate specific sensors in any region.
- 05 Capability
Get station feed
Use get_station_feed to get precise data for a specific station using its unique ID. This provides the most hyper-local accuracy available.
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask AQICN to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use AQICN 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_lJEtbIQaE8H7EM0Txic6EDgpVsYJn0QI5a5C9KWm/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 AQICN, and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable AQICN for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_lJEtbIQaE8H7EM0Txic6EDgpVsYJn0QI5a5C9KWm/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 AQICN URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable AQICN in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"aqicn": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_lJEtbIQaE8H7EM0Txic6EDgpVsYJn0QI5a5C9KWm/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 AQICN
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using AQICN, help me...". 5 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"aqicn": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_lJEtbIQaE8H7EM0Txic6EDgpVsYJn0QI5a5C9KWm/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 AQICN
Ask Copilot: "Using AQICN, help me...". 5 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"aqicn": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_lJEtbIQaE8H7EM0Txic6EDgpVsYJn0QI5a5C9KWm/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 AQICN
Open Cascade and ask: "Using AQICN, help me...". 5 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"aqicn": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_lJEtbIQaE8H7EM0Txic6EDgpVsYJn0QI5a5C9KWm/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 AQICN
Ask Cline: "Using AQICN, help me...". 5 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add aqicn --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_lJEtbIQaE8H7EM0Txic6EDgpVsYJn0QI5a5C9KWm/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 AQICN
Ask Claude: "Using AQICN, show me...". 5 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work AQICN can move forward.
This is for people who need to know what's in the air right now. It is for health-conscious individuals, environmental scientists, and travelers who prioritize safety and data over guesswork.
Environmental Researcher
Pulls data from multiple stations to analyze pollution trends and local air quality across different regions.
Health-Conscious Traveler
Checks the air quality of a new destination before booking a flight or arriving in a new city.
Outdoor Fitness Coach
Verifies if PM2.5 levels are safe for a planned group run or outdoor workout in a specific city.
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Bring your own AI
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Before you connect
Questions about AQICN.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
What does the AQICN MCP do for my AI agent?
It gives your agent the ability to pull live air quality and pollutant data from over 30,000 global stations. You can ask about specific cities, local stations, or even check the air quality based on your current location.
Can I check air quality for specific cities with AQICN?
Yes, you can ask for the air quality of any major city worldwide. The agent will return the current AQI, the primary pollutant, and local weather details in one go.
How accurate is the AQICN data?
The data comes from a massive network of over 30,000 active monitoring stations. It provides real-time feeds, ensuring you get the most current information available for a specific area.
Does the AQICN MCP show pollutants like PM2.5?
Yes, it identifies the primary pollutant for any given location. This includes common pollutants like PM2.5, O3, and others, helping you understand exactly what is in the air.
Is there a way to find stations near me using AQICN?
Yes, your agent can detect your location via your IP address to find the nearest station. You can also search for stations by name if you have a specific landmark in mind.
Does AQICN include weather information?
Yes, along with air quality data, the Connector also provides localized weather conditions like temperature and humidity for the stations it queries.
How can I find the AQI for a specific station ID?
Use the get_station_feed capability and provide the unique station UID. The agent will return real-time AQI, pollutant breakdowns, and local weather conditions for that exact location.
Can I see all stations in a specific geographic area?
Yes! Use the get_map_bounds capability by providing the latitude and longitude coordinates for the north, west, south, and east boundaries of your target area.
Is it possible to search for stations by name?
Absolutely. Use the search_stations capability with a keyword like 'Bangalore' or 'London' to get a list of all matching monitoring stations and their current AQI levels.
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