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Monitor global air quality and pollution trends with real-time data.

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Why people use OpenAQ

OpenAQ for Tracking Global Air Quality and Pollution Trends

With this Connector, you just tell your agent what you need. It pulls the latest readings or historical trends directly into your chat, giving you a clear view of pollution levels in seconds.

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What Vinkius changes

You get instant access to global pollution data without leaving your chat interface.

Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.

One account · 5,900+ Connectors

  1. Real-world use case 01

    Checking local air for a move

    A user wants to know if a new apartment in Paris is near high pollution areas.

  2. Real-world use case 02

    Academic pollution research

    A scientist needs to see how NO2 levels in Delhi have changed over the last year.

  3. Real-world use case 03

    Urban planning for green zones

    A city planner wants to identify areas with the highest ozone levels to prioritize new parks.

Complete set · 9capabilities

The complete OpenAQ capability set.

These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with OpenAQ.

Capability set01 / 03

01—03

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 9 available through OpenAQ.

  1. 01 Capability

    Get location by id

    Get specific details for a single monitoring station using its unique ID. This helps you identify the exact hardware at a site.

  2. 02 Capability

    Get countries

    List all countries that have active air quality monitoring stations. It also shows the total count of stations per country.

  3. 03 Capability

    Get latest measurements

    Pull the most recent air quality readings for a specific location instantly. Use this for real-time pollution awareness.

Capability set02 / 03

04—06

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 9 available through OpenAQ.

  1. 04 Capability

    Get locations

    Search for air quality stations filtered by country, city, or geographic area. This is perfect for finding nearby data points.

  2. 05 Capability

    Get measurements

    Retrieve historical air quality data filtered by date, location, and specific pollutants. This lets you see how air quality changes over time.

  3. 06 Capability

    Get parameter by id

    Look up the specific details and units for a single air quality parameter. This ensures you are interpreting the data correctly.

Capability set03 / 03

07—09

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 9 available through OpenAQ.

  1. 07 Capability

    Get parameters

    List all available air quality parameters like PM2.5, O3, and NO2 with their units. This helps you see what data is actually available.

  2. 08 Capability

    Get sensor by id

    Get the technical details for a specific air quality sensor. This is useful for verifying the source and type of a measurement.

  3. 09 Capability

    Get sensors

    Find and list air quality sensors based on location, status, or type of parameter they measure. Use this to audit sensor networks.

Set up in minutes

One URL. Then ask OpenAQ to work.

Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use OpenAQ from the conversation.

Choose your client

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Claude · Web + desktop

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Connector URL · ready to paste

Streamable HTTP
https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_VGsxrLcNairCyPHFbpo3PocA4AcTLLX4zk50pkNW/mcp
  1. Step 01

    Open Connectors

    In Claude Web or Claude Desktop, open Settings and choose Connectors.

  2. Step 02

    Add the URL

    Choose Add custom connector, name it OpenAQ, and paste the URL above.

  3. Step 03

    Turn it on in chat

    Select +, open Connectors, and enable OpenAQ for the conversation.

Where the request belongs

Work OpenAQ can move forward.

Built around the request

This is for environmental researchers, urban planners, and public health analysts who need to monitor pollution levels without manually scraping data from dozens of different sources.

01

Environmental Scientist

Analyzes long-term pollution trends for academic papers or policy reports.

02

Urban Planner

Checks current air quality in different neighborhoods to plan green spaces.

03

Public Health Researcher

Monitors NO2 and PM2.5 levels to correlate with local health issues.

Build the capability set

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Each Connector adds new actions and data without changing how you work.

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02 3 capabilities

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Monitor localized air quality indices and critical environmental forecasts directly from the Environmental Protection Agency.

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03 5 capabilities

AQICN

Access real-time Air Quality Index (AQI) data, pollutant levels, and weather conditions from over 30,000 stations worldwide.

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04 4 capabilities

Open-Meteo Air Quality

Monitor the air your users breathe: PM2.5, PM10, ozone, pollen counts, and official AQI indexes (European & US). real-time pollutant intelligence for health-conscious AI agents.

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05 7 capabilities

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Monitor global air quality and weather data via AirVisual. access real-time AQI, pollution levels, and meteorological data from any AI agent.

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06 6 capabilities

IQAir

Monitor air quality and weather. audit pollution data and cities via AI.

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Before you connect

Questions about OpenAQ.

The practical details behind the request, access and result.

Can I use OpenAQ MCP to see pollution in my own backyard?

OpenAQ MCP provides data from a global network of monitoring stations. While it covers many cities and regions, it may not have a sensor in every specific backyard unless one is part of the open dataset.

Does OpenAQ MCP provide real-time data?

Yes, the Connector can pull the most recent measurements available from the database, allowing you to see current air quality levels for various pollutants.

Can I get historical data with OpenAQ MCP?

Yes, you can query historical measurements for specific date ranges to analyze how pollution levels have changed over months or years.

Which pollutants can I track using OpenAQ MCP?

You can track several key pollutants, including PM2.5, O3 (ozone), NO2, SO2, and CO, along with other parameters supported by the database.

Is the data from OpenAQ MCP free to access?

OpenAQ is an open-source database, so the data provided through this Connector is accessible without additional costs for the information itself.

Can I use OpenAQ MCP to find sensors in a specific city?

Yes, the Connector allows you to search for monitoring stations filtered by city, country, or geographic coordinates to see where data is being collected.

How do I get an OpenAQ API Key?

Visit OpenAQ Platform, create a free account, and generate your API key from the dashboard. Free tier includes 1,000 requests/hour.

What air quality parameters can I monitor?

PM2.5, PM10, O3 (ozone), NO2, SO2, CO, BC (black carbon), and more. Use get_parameters to see the full list with units and classifications.

Can I get historical air quality data?

Yes! Use get_measurements with date_from and date_to parameters in ISO 8601 format to retrieve time-series data for any location and parameter.

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