National Park Service Connector for AI agents.
10 live capabilities
Get real-time safety alerts and campground data for U.S. National Parks.
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Why people use National Park Service
National Park Service for real-time travel safety and alerts
This Connector changes that by putting all that data into your AI agent. You can ask about safety alerts, find the nearest visitor center, or check for upcoming events in a single conversation. You get a clear, unified view of the park's status without the manual research.
What Vinkius changes
You get official, real-time park data delivered directly into your chat.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
One account · 5,900+ Connectors
- Real-world use case 01
Safety Check
A hiker asks for Yellowstone alerts to see if there are any active bear warnings before starting a day hike.
- Real-world use case 02
School Project
A teacher asks for lesson plans about Yosemite to get a list of ready-to-use activities for a 5th-grade class.
- Real-world use case 03
Event Planning
A local traveler asks for events at the Grand Canyon to find a Star Party happening this weekend.
Complete set · 10capabilities
The complete National Park Service capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with National Park Service.
01—04
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 10 available through National Park Service.
- 01 Capability
List places
Identify significant landmarks and places of interest. Use this to find the most popular spots to visit in a specific park.
- 02 Capability
List visitor centers
Find the locations and details of park visitor centers. This helps you plan your stops for maps and information.
- 03 Capability
List alerts
Get a list of current park alerts and safety closures. This helps you stay safe by identifying active warnings before you arrive.
- 04 Capability
List articles
Retrieve articles about various parks and their history. This is great for finding background info on specific locations.
05—07
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 10 available through National Park Service.
- 05 Capability
List campgrounds
See all the campgrounds available within a specific park. This makes it easy to find a place to stay during your trip.
- 06 Capability
List events
Find scheduled activities and events at a park. You can see what's happening at a specific location on a certain date.
- 07 Capability
List lesson plans
Retrieve educational lesson plans for various park topics. Teachers can use these to build out classroom activities quickly.
08—10
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 10 available through National Park Service.
- 08 Capability
List news releases
Get official news releases from the National Park Service. This keeps you updated on the latest official announcements.
- 09 Capability
List parks
Search for U.S. National Parks by state or park code. This is the best way to find a park when you only know the general area.
- 10 Capability
List webcams
Get links and metadata for live streaming cameras in the parks. You can check current conditions at a park before you drive there.
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask National Park Service to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use National Park Service 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_GUku5zV3apLtTA0kECpq4wqrtMPInBxyjbExI6Fq/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 National Park Service, and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable National Park Service for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_GUku5zV3apLtTA0kECpq4wqrtMPInBxyjbExI6Fq/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 National Park Service URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable National Park Service in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"national-park-service": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_GUku5zV3apLtTA0kECpq4wqrtMPInBxyjbExI6Fq/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 National Park Service
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using National Park Service, help me...". 10 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"national-park-service": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_GUku5zV3apLtTA0kECpq4wqrtMPInBxyjbExI6Fq/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 National Park Service
Ask Copilot: "Using National Park Service, help me...". 10 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"national-park-service": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_GUku5zV3apLtTA0kECpq4wqrtMPInBxyjbExI6Fq/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 National Park Service
Open Cascade and ask: "Using National Park Service, help me...". 10 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"national-park-service": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_GUku5zV3apLtTA0kECpq4wqrtMPInBxyjbExI6Fq/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 National Park Service
Ask Cline: "Using National Park Service, help me...". 10 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add national-park-service --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_GUku5zV3apLtTA0kECpq4wqrtMPInBxyjbExI6Fq/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 National Park Service
Ask Claude: "Using National Park Service, show me...". 10 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work National Park Service can move forward.
This is for the person who needs reliable data without the fluff. It's for the traveler who wants to avoid road closures, the teacher building a curriculum, and the researcher who needs official government records.
Travelers & Hikers
The person planning a multi-day trek who needs to know about road closures or bear warnings before they leave home.
Nature Educators
Teachers looking for authoritative lesson plans and news releases to build a curriculum about U.S. conservation.
Outdoor Content Creators
People who need to find live webcams and event schedules to plan their filming locations.
Build the capability set
Add more capabilities.
Each Connector adds new actions and data without changing how you work.
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National Archives Catalog
Search and explore millions of historical documents, photos, and records from the US National Archives (NARA) directly from your AI agent.
Data.gov Catalog
Access the official US Government open data catalog. Search thousands of datasets, organizations, and spatial data directly from your AI agent.
FEMA
Access disaster and emergency data via OpenFEMA. track disaster declarations, housing assistance, and hazard mitigation directly through your AI agent.
GovInfo
Search and retrieve official US Government documents and publications via AI.
Bring your own AI
Change the model, client or framework. Keep National Park Service connected.
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Before you connect
Questions about National Park Service.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
Can I use National Park Service MCP to see if a park is closed?
Yes, you can check for active alerts and closures directly. The Connector pulls the latest safety notices from the official NPS API so you can see if a park is accessible before you head out.
Does National Park Service MCP show live webcams?
Yes, it provides links and metadata for live streaming cameras. You can ask your agent to find webcams for a specific park to see current weather and ground conditions.
Can I find lesson plans with National Park Service MCP?
Yes, this Connector can retrieve official lesson plans and educational articles. It's a great capability for teachers and students looking for authoritative content on U.S. parks.
Does it show campground info?
Yes, you can use it to list all the campgrounds available within a specific park. It provides details on the facilities so you can plan your stay more easily.
How do I get an API key for the National Park Service MCP?
You can get a free API key directly from the official National Park Service developer site at nps.gov. Once you have it, you just add it to your Connector configuration.
Can I find events at the Grand Canyon using this Connector?
Yes, you can ask your agent to list scheduled events at the Grand Canyon. It will pull upcoming activities like guided walks or special events directly from the park's schedule.
Is the NPS API Key free?
Yes! You can sign up for a free API key at nps.gov/subjects/developer by providing your name and email. The key is typically issued instantly.
How can I find the correct 'Park Code'?
You can find park codes by using the list_parks capability or by looking at the URL of a park on nps.gov (e.g., nps.gov/yose/ has the code 'yose').
What kind of alerts are provided?
The list_alerts capability provides information on park closures, safety warnings (like weather or fire conditions), and general notices about road work or facility changes.
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