GDACS Connector for AI agents.
8 live capabilities
Monitor real-time global disaster alerts and impact data for emergency response.
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Why people use GDACS
GDACS for Real-Time Disaster Monitoring and Emergency Response
This Connector changes the game. Instead of hunting for data, you just ask your agent what's happening. It pulls the latest numbers on burned areas, wind speeds, and alert levels instantly. You get a clear picture of the situation without the research headache.
What Vinkius changes
You get real-time disaster data 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
Emergency Response
A coordinator asks for active cyclones in the Mozambique channel to redirect relief boats.
- Real-world use case 02
Journalism
A reporter asks for the latest wildfire burned area estimates to verify a breaking news lead.
- Real-world use case 03
Risk Assessment
An insurance analyst pulls flood severity for a specific region to update catastrophe models.
Complete set · 8capabilities
The complete GDACS capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with GDACS.
01—04
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 8 available through GDACS.
- 01 Capability
Get event data
Fetch deep details for a specific disaster using its unique ID and type. This is how you get the exact details for a single event that caught your attention in a list.
- 02 Capability
Get event list
Search for global disasters filtered by type, date, or color-coded alert level. Use this to scan for high-priority events across different countries and disaster types.
- 03 Capability
Get latest cyclones
Pull tropical cyclone names, wind speeds, and forecast tracks for active storms. This provides a clear picture of where a storm is heading and how much power it has.
- 04 Capability
Get latest droughts
Get current drought locations, severity levels, and the number of people affected. This helps you identify which regions need the most immediate water and food aid.
05—08
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 8 available through GDACS.
- 05 Capability
Get latest earthquakes
Get real-time earthquake data including magnitude, depth, and affected countries. You can use this to quickly see the impact of seismic activity on populated areas.
- 06 Capability
Get latest floods
Retrieve flood locations, start dates, and population severity estimates. This helps you understand the scale of flooding and which communities are at risk.
- 07 Capability
Get latest volcanoes
Check active volcanic eruptions, ash plumes, and current alert levels. This is essential for monitoring air quality and potential lava flow paths.
- 08 Capability
Get latest wildfires
Get wildfire locations, burned area sizes, and population exposure numbers. This helps you track the spread of a fire and see how many people are in the danger zone.
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask GDACS to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use GDACS 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_cMME5KFb73UJqgt8tNFBDgnpZCcri3zSk3dLZDyI/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 GDACS, and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable GDACS for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_cMME5KFb73UJqgt8tNFBDgnpZCcri3zSk3dLZDyI/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 GDACS URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable GDACS in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"gdacs": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_cMME5KFb73UJqgt8tNFBDgnpZCcri3zSk3dLZDyI/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 GDACS
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using GDACS, help me...". 8 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"gdacs": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_cMME5KFb73UJqgt8tNFBDgnpZCcri3zSk3dLZDyI/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 GDACS
Ask Copilot: "Using GDACS, help me...". 8 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"gdacs": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_cMME5KFb73UJqgt8tNFBDgnpZCcri3zSk3dLZDyI/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 GDACS
Open Cascade and ask: "Using GDACS, help me...". 8 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"gdacs": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_cMME5KFb73UJqgt8tNFBDgnpZCcri3zSk3dLZDyI/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 GDACS
Ask Cline: "Using GDACS, help me...". 8 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add gdacs --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_cMME5KFb73UJqgt8tNFBDgnpZCcri3zSk3dLZDyI/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 GDACS
Ask Claude: "Using GDACS, show me...". 8 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work GDACS can move forward.
Emergency managers who need to coordinate responses at a moment's notice, researchers analyzing long-term climate impacts, and journalists looking for verified facts on breaking disasters.
Emergency Response Coordinator
Checking active alerts on a Tuesday morning to prioritize resource allocation during an active crisis.
Disaster Researcher
Pulling historical and real-time data to map out population exposure patterns for academic papers.
Insurance Risk Analyst
Assessing catastrophe risk by pulling economic loss estimates for specific regions to update models.
Build the capability set
Add more capabilities.
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UK Environment Agency
Pull real-time flood monitoring, sensor readings, and water levels directly from the UK Environment Agency via any AI agent.
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Identify Seismic Design Categories and structural detailing requirements based on US regional seismic data.
Taiwan Weather (CWA)
Access official weather forecasts, typhoon tracking, and real-time earthquake reports for Taiwan from the Central Weather Administration.
Bring your own AI
Change the model, client or framework. Keep GDACS connected.
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Before you connect
Questions about GDACS.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
Does the GDACS MCP require an API key?
No, the GDACS MCP doesn't require an API key. You can start monitoring global disaster alerts immediately after connecting it to your AI client.
Can I use GDACS MCP to track specific types of disasters?
Yes, you can specifically ask for floods, volcanoes, wildfires, droughts, cyclones, or earthquakes. The Connector provides dedicated capabilities for each type.
How does GDACS MCP help with emergency management?
It provides real-time alert levels and impact data, such as population exposure and burned areas, which helps coordinators make faster decisions during a crisis.
Can I get population impact stats with GDACS MCP?
Yes, the Connector returns affected population counts and severity estimates for events like floods, wildfires, and droughts.
Is the data in GDACS MCP updated in real-time?
Yes, it pulls the latest available data from the Global Disaster Alert and Coordination System, giving you current information on active events.
Can I use GDACS MCP for research on drought patterns?
Yes, you can use it to pull drought severity levels, start dates, and affected populations across various regions for research and analysis.
Do I need an API key?
No! GDACS data is completely free and open. No authentication required. Just subscribe and start monitoring disasters.
What do the alert levels mean?
GDACS uses three alert levels: Green (low impact, local effects), Orange (medium impact, significant regional effects), Red (high impact, potentially catastrophic with international response needed).
How far back can I search for events?
You can search events from the past 1 to 30 days using the period or date_from/date_to parameters. For historical analysis, use date_from and date_to with specific dates.
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