Open UV Index API Connector for AI agents.
4 live capabilities
Get real-time sun safety data and UV forecasts for outdoor planning.
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Why people use Open UV Index API
Open UV Index API for Environmental Health and Safety
This Connector changes that by letting your agent do the searching. You just ask for the risks in a specific area, and it pulls the index, the ozone levels, and the safety rules in one go. You get a clear plan instead of a messy search history.
What Vinkius changes
You get instant, localized sun safety data without leaving your chat interface.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
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- Real-world use case 01
Event Safety Planning
An organizer asks for the UV peak in Sydney to decide when to host a marathon.
- Real-world use case 02
Health Consulting
A doctor wants to know if a patient's location is high risk.
- Real-world use case 03
Research Auditing
A scientist needs ozone levels for a report.
Complete set · 4capabilities
The complete Open UV Index API capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with Open UV Index API.
01—04
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 4 available through Open UV Index API.
- 01 Capability
Get uv index
Fetches the real-time UV Index for any given set of coordinates. Use this to see how strong the sun is at a specific spot.
- 02 Capability
Check api status
Checks if the OpenUV service is currently online. This helps you ensure your automated workflows aren't hitting a dead end.
- 03 Capability
Get uv forecast
Retrieves the daily UV Index forecast for a specific location. It helps you plan activities around peak solar intensity.
- 04 Capability
Get uv protection guide
Gets specific sun safety recommendations based on the current UV level. It tells you exactly what protection is needed right now.
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask Open UV Index API to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use Open UV Index API 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_0NTOsX2RcBsrqxL27D5mcFso4uyt2wGPAbqLVTFW/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 Open UV Index API, and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable Open UV Index API for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_0NTOsX2RcBsrqxL27D5mcFso4uyt2wGPAbqLVTFW/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 Open UV Index API URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable Open UV Index API in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"open-uv-index-api": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_0NTOsX2RcBsrqxL27D5mcFso4uyt2wGPAbqLVTFW/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 Open UV Index API
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Open UV Index API, help me...". 4 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"open-uv-index-api": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_0NTOsX2RcBsrqxL27D5mcFso4uyt2wGPAbqLVTFW/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 Open UV Index API
Ask Copilot: "Using Open UV Index API, help me...". 4 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"open-uv-index-api": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_0NTOsX2RcBsrqxL27D5mcFso4uyt2wGPAbqLVTFW/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 Open UV Index API
Open Cascade and ask: "Using Open UV Index API, help me...". 4 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"open-uv-index-api": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_0NTOsX2RcBsrqxL27D5mcFso4uyt2wGPAbqLVTFW/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 Open UV Index API
Ask Cline: "Using Open UV Index API, help me...". 4 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add open-uv-index-api --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_0NTOsX2RcBsrqxL27D5mcFso4uyt2wGPAbqLVTFW/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 Open UV Index API
Ask Claude: "Using Open UV Index API, show me...". 4 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work Open UV Index API can move forward.
This is for people who need accurate solar radiation data for public safety, health planning, or high-stakes outdoor logistics. It's for the event coordinator who can't risk a heat stroke and the researcher who needs precise atmospheric numbers.
Event Planner
Checks UV forecasts for outdoor venues to plan shade and water stations.
Health Researcher
Audits ozone and radiation levels for environmental impact reports.
Outdoor Guide
Provides real-time sun safety tips to clients during hiking or beach trips.
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Before you connect
Questions about Open UV Index API.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
What can I do with the Open UV Index API MCP?
You can use it to get real-time UV levels, daily forecasts, ozone data, and specific sun safety recommendations for any location. It helps you understand solar radiation risks instantly.
How does the Open UV Index API help with event planning?
It helps you identify peak radiation times so you can plan outdoor activities, water stations, and shade structures more effectively. You can check forecasts for specific venues easily.
Can I use the Open UV Index API for scientific research?
Yes, it is great for auditing ozone levels and radiation intensity across different coordinates. It provides consistent data for environmental and health research projects.
Does the Open UV Index API provide safety advice?
Yes, it provides specific protection guides based on the current UV index. Your agent can tell you exactly what sunscreen, clothing, and behavior are needed for a given risk level.
How do I get local UV data with the Open UV Index API?
You can simply ask your AI client for the UV index in a specific city or at a specific set of coordinates. The Connector will pull the most recent data from the OpenUV service.
Is the Open UV Index API good for health professionals?
It is excellent for health professionals who need to verify local radiation intensity and audit exposure risks for patients or regional health planning without manual searching.
How do I find my OpenUV API Key?
Log in to your OpenUV account, and you will find your API Key in your console dashboard. Copy and paste it below.
Does it support location search by coordinates?
Yes. All OpenUV capabilities require latitude and longitude parameters to retrieve precise regional radiation metadata.
Are sun protection recommendations included?
Yes. The get_uv_protection_guide capability retrieves specific safety metadata including recommended protective gear based on the current UV Index.
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