IQAir Connector for AI agents.
6 live capabilities
Get real-time air quality and pollution data for any city.
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Why people use IQAir
IQAir Pollution Data for Environmental Research
With this Connector, you just ask your agent to pull the data. It grabs the AQI, temperature, and pollutants for any location in the catalog and puts it right in your chat. You get a clear picture of the environment in seconds, letting you focus on the analysis instead of the hunting.
What Vinkius changes
You get instant, actionable environmental 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
Health safety checks for clinics
A health worker needs to know if a city is safe for a respiratory clinic and asks the agent to check the AQI for 'New Delhi' using get_city_air_quality.
- Real-world use case 02
Mapping global pollution trends
A researcher needs to see which countries have data and uses list_supported_countries to map out a global study.
- Real-world use case 03
Corporate site audits
A sustainability lead wants to see what's near an office and uses get_nearest_city_air_quality to see local pollution markers.
Complete set · 6capabilities
The complete IQAir capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with IQAir.
01—03
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 6 available through IQAir.
- 01 Capability
Get nearest city air quality
Find the air quality data for the city closest to your current IP address. This is perfect for quick local checks.
- 02 Capability
List supported cities
Find every city available in a specific state and country. This is useful for verifying geographic reach before starting a research project.
- 03 Capability
List supported countries
See a complete list of every country covered by the IQAir network. Use this to understand the global scale of the data.
04—06
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 6 available through IQAir.
- 04 Capability
List supported states
Get a list of all states within a specific country that have data. This helps narrow down regional monitoring options.
- 05 Capability
Check api status
Confirm that the IQAir service is currently online and responding. Use this to ensure your automated workflows stay active.
- 06 Capability
Get city air quality
Fetch current AQI, weather, and pollutants for a specific city. It provides immediate data for urban pollution audits.
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask IQAir to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use IQAir 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_JCjmdGZ7DsshUYFxHI0BydM57Q1WVp8TR4MW1paZ/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 IQAir, and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable IQAir for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_JCjmdGZ7DsshUYFxHI0BydM57Q1WVp8TR4MW1paZ/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 IQAir URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable IQAir in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"iqair": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_JCjmdGZ7DsshUYFxHI0BydM57Q1WVp8TR4MW1paZ/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 IQAir
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using IQAir, help me...". 6 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"iqair": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_JCjmdGZ7DsshUYFxHI0BydM57Q1WVp8TR4MW1paZ/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 IQAir
Ask Copilot: "Using IQAir, help me...". 6 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"iqair": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_JCjmdGZ7DsshUYFxHI0BydM57Q1WVp8TR4MW1paZ/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 IQAir
Open Cascade and ask: "Using IQAir, help me...". 6 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"iqair": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_JCjmdGZ7DsshUYFxHI0BydM57Q1WVp8TR4MW1paZ/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 IQAir
Ask Cline: "Using IQAir, help me...". 6 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add iqair --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_JCjmdGZ7DsshUYFxHI0BydM57Q1WVp8TR4MW1paZ/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 IQAir
Ask Claude: "Using IQAir, show me...". 6 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work IQAir can move forward.
This is for researchers, health workers, and sustainability leads who need accurate pollution data without the manual headache of searching through multiple government portals.
Environmental Researcher
Pulls pollution patterns and metadata for climate reports on a Tuesday afternoon.
Health Professional
Verifies local air quality for respiratory health assessments for patients.
Sustainability Lead
Audits corporate locations to identify environmental hotspots for ESG reporting.
Operations Lead
Automates atmospheric data querying to coordinate cross-functional climate teams.
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Before you connect
Questions about IQAir.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
Can I use IQAir to see pollution in my own city?
Yes, if your city is in the catalog, your agent can pull real-time AQI and weather data instantly. It identifies the nearest monitored city based on your location.
What kind of weather info does IQAir provide?
It provides the current temperature, humidity, and atmospheric pressure alongside the air quality index for a complete environmental snapshot.
Is this good for climate change research?
Yes, it's a great way to get real-time pollution markers and metadata for specific global locations to support your research.
Can my agent find the nearest city for me?
Yes, it uses your IP to identify the closest monitored city and pull its current air quality data automatically.
Does IQAir cover every country in the world?
It covers a wide range of countries and states. You can ask your agent to list all supported countries to see exactly where it can pull data.
How do I know if the data is live?
The agent pulls real-time data from the IQAir platform, ensuring you see the most current conditions available at that moment.
How do I find my IQAir API Key?
Log in to your IQAir dashboard, create a new key in the API section, and copy it. Copy and paste it below.
Does the agent use the server's IP for nearest city?
Yes. The get_nearest_city_air_quality capability automatically uses the requester's IP address to identify and audit the nearest monitored location.
Are weather details included with air quality?
Yes. Every city data retrieval includes current weather metadata such as temperature, humidity, and atmospheric pressure alongside the AQI.
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