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EPA AirNow MCP. Get Real-Time Pollution Data by Location

EPA AirNow gives your AI client access to official, real-time air quality data from the Environmental Protection Agency. Check current pollutant levels—like Ozone and PM2.5—for any specific location using coordinates or a US ZIP code. It also predicts future environmental conditions, helping you determine if the local air is safe for breathing today, or what to expect over the next few days.

EPA AirNow MCP is compatible with Claude Claude
EPA AirNow MCP is compatible with ChatGPT ChatGPT
EPA AirNow MCP is compatible with Cursor Cursor
EPA AirNow MCP is compatible with Gemini Gemini
EPA AirNow MCP is compatible with Windsurf Windsurf
EPA AirNow MCP is compatible with VS Code VS Code
EPA AirNow MCP is compatible with JetBrains JetBrains
EPA AirNow MCP is compatible with Vercel Vercel
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Check current air quality by coordinates

Retrieves the real-time Air Quality Index and pollutant levels using exact latitude and longitude.

Check current air quality by ZIP code

Gets the live AQI observation for a specific US five-digit postal code.

Predict future air quality by ZIP code

Looks ahead to provide predicted AQI forecasts for a given US ZIP code.

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What AI agents can do with EPA AirNow: 3 Tools for Environmental Monitoring

These three tools give your agent the ability to pull immediate air quality readings, check current pollution levels, and predict future environmental conditions across the US.

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Get Current Aqi By Latlon

Gets the real-time Air Quality Index observation using exact geographic coordinates (latitude and longitude).

Get Current Aqi By Zip

Retrieves the current, live Air Quality Index observation for any valid five-digit...

Get Forecast Aqi By Zip

Provides predicted air quality forecasts for future dates based on a given US ZIP...

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EPA AirNow MCP is compatible with Claude

Claude AI

1

Open Claude Settings

Go to claude.ai, click your profile icon, then navigate to Customize → Connectors.

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Add Custom Connector

Click the "+" button and select Add custom connector. Paste your Vinkius endpoint URL:

https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your token from cloud.vinkius.com. For OAuth-protected servers, expand Advanced settings to add credentials.

3

Start a conversation

Open a new chat. The EPA AirNow integration is available immediately — no restart needed.

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Dealing with Air Quality Data is a Manual Nightmare

Today, figuring out if an area is safe involves jumping through hoops: checking the EPA website for current data using coordinates, then going to a separate page to pull forecasts by ZIP code. You're copy-pasting location IDs, switching tabs, and manually comparing Ozone levels against PM2.5 readings just to get a single 'go/no-go' answer.

With this MCP, your agent handles the complexity. Instead of you doing the cross-referencing, you ask one simple question—like checking current conditions using `get_current_aqi_by_zip`—and the data comes back clean and actionable.

EPA AirNow: Instant Pollution Metrics

The biggest time sink is gathering both current observations and future forecasts. You're forced to run multiple separate API calls just to cover the necessary timeline—a bad habit for any modern workflow.

This MCP standardizes that process. It consolidates real-time readings via `get_current_aqi_by_latlon` alongside predictive data, meaning you get a complete environmental picture in one flow.

What EPA AirNow MCP does for your AI

Need to know what's actually in your backyard? This MCP connects your agent directly to EPA AirNow data. You can pull current readings on major pollutants like PM2.5 and Ozone, making it easy to determine if you should plan outdoor activities or take precautions. It works whether you give a precise set of coordinates or just a standard US ZIP code.

But knowing the present isn't enough; this MCP also gives you regional forecasts. You can look ahead at future air quality conditions, letting communities and planners anticipate hazardous days before they hit. This capability is crucial for everything from organizing large outdoor events to managing health risks in high-pollution areas.

By hosting this connection on Vinkius, we make deep environmental insights instantly available to any compatible AI client, turning complex government data into simple, actionable intelligence.

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Frequently asked questions about EPA AirNow MCP

What pollutants can I track using the EPA AirNow MCP? +

The system monitors major air quality indicators including Ozone, PM2.5, and PM10 concentrations. The data provides a comprehensive view of localized atmospheric safety.

Does get_current_aqi_by_zip work for any US ZIP code? +

It requires a valid five-digit US ZIP Code to pull the most accurate, current air quality index observation for that specific area.

Can I use this MCP for historical pollution data? +

No. This MCP is designed only for real-time and forecast data. For historical records, you would need a different type of data source or API.

How far in advance can I check forecasts with get_forecast_aqi_by_zip? +

The service provides predictive AQI forecasts for multiple days based on the US ZIP code, allowing you to plan activities well ahead of time.

Do I need coordinates or a ZIP code for current readings? +

You choose. You can use get_current_aqi_by_zip if you have the postal code, or get_current_aqi_by_latlon if you prefer using precise latitude and longitude.