EPA Envirofacts (Environmental Data) Connector for AI agents.
6 live capabilities
Pull official US environmental data and UV forecasts directly into your workflow.
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Why people use EPA Envirofacts (Environmental Data)
EPA Envirofacts for Environmental Impact Research
This Connector lets your agent do the digging for you. Just tell your agent what you need, like a list of facilities in a city or a UV forecast for a zip code, and it pulls the data directly. You get the raw numbers without the web-browsing headache.
What Vinkius changes
You get direct access to official US environmental data without needing to navigate government websites.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
One account · 5,900+ Connectors
- Real-world use case 01
Mapping toxic release sites
A researcher needs to know every toxic release site in a specific county.
- Real-world use case 02
Creating worker safety plans
A safety officer needs to warn workers about high UV levels tomorrow.
- Real-world use case 03
Building a pollution tracker
A developer is building a pollution tracking app.
Complete set · 6capabilities
The complete EPA Envirofacts (Environmental Data) capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with EPA Envirofacts (Environmental Data).
01—03
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 6 available through EPA Envirofacts (Environmental Data).
- 01 Capability
Uv hourly zip
Get hourly UV Index forecasts for a specific ZIP code. Use this for hyper-local UV monitoring.
- 02 Capability
Uv hourly city state
Get hourly UV Index forecasts for a specific city and state. This is useful for local solar radiation planning.
- 03 Capability
Graphql query
Query the EPA Envirofacts database using GraphQL. This allows for complex aggregations and cross-table analysis.
04—06
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 6 available through EPA Envirofacts (Environmental Data).
- 04 Capability
Rest query
Query the EPA Envirofacts database using the REST API. Use this to search specific tables with custom filters.
- 05 Capability
Uv daily city state
Get daily UV Index forecasts for a specific city and state. Use this for long-term solar radiation planning.
- 06 Capability
Uv daily zip
Get daily UV Index forecasts for a specific ZIP code. Use this for daily local UV level monitoring.
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask EPA Envirofacts (Environmental Data) to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use EPA Envirofacts (Environmental Data) 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_MUjPT9aewtl8KJkMMs8b36O0IfswJIUaoxUGiwfj/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 EPA Envirofacts (Environmental Data), and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable EPA Envirofacts (Environmental Data) for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_MUjPT9aewtl8KJkMMs8b36O0IfswJIUaoxUGiwfj/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 EPA Envirofacts (Environmental Data) URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable EPA Envirofacts (Environmental Data) in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"epa-envirofacts-environmental-data": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_MUjPT9aewtl8KJkMMs8b36O0IfswJIUaoxUGiwfj/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 EPA Envirofacts (Environmental Data)
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using EPA Envirofacts (Environmental Data), help me...". 6 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"epa-envirofacts-environmental-data": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_MUjPT9aewtl8KJkMMs8b36O0IfswJIUaoxUGiwfj/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 EPA Envirofacts (Environmental Data)
Ask Copilot: "Using EPA Envirofacts (Environmental Data), help me...". 6 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"epa-envirofacts-environmental-data": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_MUjPT9aewtl8KJkMMs8b36O0IfswJIUaoxUGiwfj/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 EPA Envirofacts (Environmental Data)
Open Cascade and ask: "Using EPA Envirofacts (Environmental Data), help me...". 6 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"epa-envirofacts-environmental-data": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_MUjPT9aewtl8KJkMMs8b36O0IfswJIUaoxUGiwfj/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 EPA Envirofacts (Environmental Data)
Ask Cline: "Using EPA Envirofacts (Environmental Data), help me...". 6 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add epa-envirofacts-environmental-data --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_MUjPT9aewtl8KJkMMs8b36O0IfswJIUaoxUGiwfj/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 EPA Envirofacts (Environmental Data)
Ask Claude: "Using EPA Envirofacts (Environmental Data), show me...". 6 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work EPA Envirofacts can move forward.
This is for environmental researchers, health and safety officers, and data scientists who need accurate federal data for impact analysis, safety planning, or app development.
Environmental Researcher
Pulls TRI and SEMS data for impact reports on a Tuesday afternoon.
Health & Safety Officer
Checks UV radiation levels to set safety protocols for outdoor workers.
Data Scientist
Uses GraphQL to pull large datasets for environmental monitoring apps.
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Before you connect
Questions about EPA Envirofacts.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
Can I use the EPA Envirofacts MCP to see toxic waste records?
Yes, you can access records from the Toxic Release Inventory and Superfund databases. This makes it easy to identify specific industrial sites and their environmental history.
Does the EPA Envirofacts MCP require a login?
No, you don't need a private API key for public EPA data. You can start querying records immediately after connecting the Connector to your client.
Can I get UV forecasts for specific zip codes?
Yes, you can get both hourly and daily UV forecasts. You can search by city and state or by a specific ZIP code to get localized radiation levels.
How does the EPA Envirofacts MCP handle complex data queries?
It supports complex queries through GraphQL. This means you can perform aggregations and analyze multiple tables at once rather than just pulling single records.
Is the data in the EPA Envirofacts MCP updated regularly?
The Connector pulls from the official EPA Envirofacts database. This ensures you are getting the most current government records available for public use.
Can I use the EPA Envirofacts MCP for air and water quality research?
Yes, the Connector provides access to official records on air, water, and waste. It's a great way to gather verified data for environmental research projects.
How can I check the UV Index for a specific location?
Use the uv_hourly_zip or uv_hourly_city_state capabilities. Simply provide a 5-digit US ZIP code or the city name and 2-letter state abbreviation to receive the latest hourly forecast data.
Can I search for specific facilities in the EPA database?
Yes! Use the rest_query capability. You can specify tables like 'tri.tri_facility' or 'sems.envirofacts_site' and apply filters using operators like 'equals' or 'contains' to find specific sites and their environmental records.
Does this server support complex data aggregations?
Absolutely. The graphql_query capability allows you to execute custom GraphQL strings to perform advanced data fetching, aggregations, and subqueries across the EPA's DMAP API infrastructure.
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