NavAPI Connector for AI agents.
6 live capabilities
Audit global shipping routes and port traffic with real-time nautical data.
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Why people use NavAPI
NavAPI Maritime Port Auditing and Vessel Traffic Data
NavAPI changes that by giving your AI agent a direct line to high-resolution maritime data. You can stop copy-pasting port metadata or manually calculating distances between continents. Instead, you just tell your agent what you need to know and get the results in seconds.
What Vinkius changes
You get a conversational interface for complex global shipping and maritime logistics data.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
One account · 5,900+ Connectors
- Real-world use case 01
Checking port congestion
A logistics analyst needs to know if a port is busy.
- Real-world use case 02
Mapping a new trade route
A researcher is mapping a new trade route.
- Real-world use case 03
Finding navigation maps
A ship operator needs to find navigation maps for a specific coast.
Complete set · 6capabilities
The complete NavAPI capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with NavAPI.
01—03
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 6 available through NavAPI.
- 01 Capability
Check api status
Check if the NavAPI service is currently online. Use this to ensure your connection is active before running heavy queries.
- 02 Capability
Get port distance
Calculate the nautical distance between two specific ports. It helps you quickly audit shipping scales and logistics.
- 03 Capability
Get nautical ports
List global maritime ports with an optional country filter. This is great for finding specific entry points in a region.
04—06
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 6 available through NavAPI.
- 04 Capability
Get port vessel traffic
Get real-time vessel traffic statistics for a specific port. Use this to understand current industry distribution instantly.
- 05 Capability
List nautical charts
List nautical charts for a specific geographic area. It helps you find the right maps for regional navigation planning.
- 06 Capability
Search maritime routes
Search for maritime shipping routes. This capability helps you identify established paths for large-scale logistics.
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask NavAPI to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use NavAPI 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_FJn9OvPoOFVlxP6ky4A7yUuj5IEGMtDknaaCzXcI/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 NavAPI, and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable NavAPI for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_FJn9OvPoOFVlxP6ky4A7yUuj5IEGMtDknaaCzXcI/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 NavAPI URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable NavAPI in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"navapi": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_FJn9OvPoOFVlxP6ky4A7yUuj5IEGMtDknaaCzXcI/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 NavAPI
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using NavAPI, help me...". 6 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"navapi": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_FJn9OvPoOFVlxP6ky4A7yUuj5IEGMtDknaaCzXcI/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 NavAPI
Ask Copilot: "Using NavAPI, help me...". 6 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"navapi": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_FJn9OvPoOFVlxP6ky4A7yUuj5IEGMtDknaaCzXcI/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 NavAPI
Open Cascade and ask: "Using NavAPI, help me...". 6 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"navapi": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_FJn9OvPoOFVlxP6ky4A7yUuj5IEGMtDknaaCzXcI/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 NavAPI
Ask Cline: "Using NavAPI, help me...". 6 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add navapi --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_FJn9OvPoOFVlxP6ky4A7yUuj5IEGMtDknaaCzXcI/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 NavAPI
Ask Claude: "Using NavAPI, show me...". 6 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work NavAPI can move forward.
For the logistics analyst tired of manual port lookups, the trade researcher auditing shipping lanes, and the ship operator needing quick nautical data without the technical overhead.
Logistics Analyst
Auditing port traffic and distances to optimize supply chain routes.
Trade Researcher
Verifying international shipping lanes and regional distribution data.
Ship Operator
Quickly identifying available charts and port metadata for voyage planning.
Operations Lead
Automating nautical data queries to keep logistics teams updated.
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Before you connect
Questions about NavAPI.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
Can NavAPI help me find maritime ports?
Yes, NavAPI provides a list of global maritime ports including country and coordinate metadata. This helps you quickly identify entry points for shipping and logistics planning.
How does NavAPI calculate nautical distances?
NavAPI calculates the exact nautical distance between any two ports. This allows you to audit shipping scales and plan logistics routes with precise measurements.
Can I use NavAPI to see real-time vessel traffic?
Yes, you can query current vessel traffic for specific ports. This gives you a real-time view of industry distribution and port congestion.
Does NavAPI provide nautical charts for specific areas?
NavAPI can list available nautical charts for specific geographic regions. This is useful for navigation planning and identifying regional maritime data.
Is NavAPI good for auditing shipping routes?
Yes, it allows you to search for and audit established maritime shipping routes. This is ideal for trade researchers and logistics analysts who need to verify shipping lanes.
How do I use NavAPI for maritime research?
You can use it to pull port metadata, check distances, and monitor traffic for any region. It provides a conversational way to access global maritime data without manual searching.
How do I find my NavAPI Key?
Log in to your NavAPI dashboard, and you will find your API Key under the 'API Settings' or 'My Keys' section. Copy and paste it below.
Does it calculate real-world nautical distances?
Yes. The get_port_distance capability calculates the distance in nautical miles (NM) between two ports using established maritime routes.
Can the agent show vessel counts at ports?
Yes. The get_port_vessel_traffic capability provides real-time statistics on the number of vessels currently identified at a specific port.
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