OpenSky Network Connector for AI agents.
8 live capabilities
Access real-time flight tracking and global aviation telemetry data.
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Why people use OpenSky Network
OpenSky Network Aviation Telemetry for Real-Time Tracking
With OpenSky Network, you just ask your AI agent for the data. It fetches the telemetry directly from the source and gives you the answer in plain text. You get the specific altitude, speed, and location of any aircraft without ever leaving your conversation.
What Vinkius changes
You get real-time aviation telemetry through a simple conversation.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
One account · 5,900+ Connectors
- Real-world use case 01
Tracking a friend's flight
A user asks their agent where a specific flight is.
- Real-world use case 02
Checking airport busy-ness
A logistics manager asks if a specific airport is busy.
- Real-world use case 03
Monitoring cargo logistics
A dispatcher asks for all flights in a specific window.
Complete set · 8capabilities
The complete OpenSky Network capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with OpenSky Network.
01—04
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 8 available through OpenSky Network.
- 01 Capability
Get all states
The get_all_states capability returns the current state of all aircraft currently tracked by OpenSky. It provides data like altitude, velocity, and location.
- 02 Capability
Get departures
The get_departures capability lists all flights currently taking off from a specific airport. It uses the ICAO code to filter the results.
- 03 Capability
Get flights by aircraft
The get_flights_by_aircraft capability looks up the past flight history for a specific aircraft. You provide the ICAO24 hex code to see previous tracks.
- 04 Capability
Get arrivals
The get_arrivals capability retrieves the current arrivals at a specific airport. You just need to provide the ICAO code to see what is landing.
05—08
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 8 available through OpenSky Network.
- 05 Capability
Get flights by interval
The get_flights_by_interval capability fetches all flights that occurred during a specific time frame. This capability requires your OpenSky credentials.
- 06 Capability
Get my flights
The get_my_flights capability retrieves the flight history for your own registered aircraft. You must be authenticated to use this capability.
- 07 Capability
Get my states
The get_my_states capability shows the live status of your own registered aircraft. It requires authentication to access your private data.
- 08 Capability
Get recent tracks
The get_recent_tracks capability pulls the most recent movement data for a specific aircraft. It is useful for checking recent pathing.
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask OpenSky Network to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use OpenSky Network 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_gollcDW6qrXaGepGtam9nSTQe5vZ506xGo4RlP5j/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 OpenSky Network, and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable OpenSky Network for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_gollcDW6qrXaGepGtam9nSTQe5vZ506xGo4RlP5j/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 OpenSky Network URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable OpenSky Network in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"opensky-network": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_gollcDW6qrXaGepGtam9nSTQe5vZ506xGo4RlP5j/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 OpenSky Network
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using OpenSky Network, help me...". 8 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"opensky-network": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_gollcDW6qrXaGepGtam9nSTQe5vZ506xGo4RlP5j/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 OpenSky Network
Ask Copilot: "Using OpenSky Network, help me...". 8 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"opensky-network": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_gollcDW6qrXaGepGtam9nSTQe5vZ506xGo4RlP5j/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 OpenSky Network
Open Cascade and ask: "Using OpenSky Network, help me...". 8 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"opensky-network": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_gollcDW6qrXaGepGtam9nSTQe5vZ506xGo4RlP5j/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 OpenSky Network
Ask Cline: "Using OpenSky Network, help me...". 8 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add opensky-network --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_gollcDW6qrXaGepGtam9nSTQe5vZ506xGo4RlP5j/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 OpenSky Network
Ask Claude: "Using OpenSky Network, show me...". 8 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work OpenSky Network can move forward.
This is for the aviation enthusiast who has twenty tabs open to track planes, or the logistics pro who needs to know exactly when a cargo flight hits the tarmac.
Flight Dispatcher
Uses the Connector to check aircraft positions and airport status during active shifts.
Aviation Hobbyist
Tracks specific aircraft tail numbers and monitors local airport traffic for fun.
Logistics Coordinator
Monitors cargo flight status and estimated arrival times to manage ground operations.
Build the capability set
Add more capabilities.
Each Connector adds new actions and data without changing how you work.
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Boeing Developer Tools
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Bring your own AI
Change the model, client or framework. Keep OpenSky Network connected.
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Cline -
Zed -
Continue -
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Zencoder -
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Void -
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Amp -
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Tabnine -
Pieces -
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n8n -
LangChain -
LlamaIndex -
CrewAI -
Vercel AI SDK
Before you connect
Questions about OpenSky Network.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
Can I track flights in real-time with OpenSky Network?
Yes. You can get the current state of any aircraft being tracked, including its altitude, speed, and location, through a simple chat request.
How do I get airport arrival data using OpenSky Network?
Just ask your agent for the arrivals at a specific airport. You'll get a list of recent landings based on the airport's ICAO code.
Can I see my own aircraft's history with OpenSky Network?
Yes, if you have a registered aircraft. You can retrieve your specific flight history and live status using your account credentials.
Does OpenSky Network work for global flight tracking?
It provides access to global, open-source air traffic data, so you can track flights and telemetry from around the world.
How do I get flight data for a specific time window?
You can ask your agent to pull all flights that occurred within a specific timeframe. This is perfect for creating historical reports or logs.
Do I need an account to use OpenSky Network?
You can use the basic public data for free. However, you'll need to provide credentials if you want to access higher rate limits or your own private aircraft data.
Do I need an account to use the OpenSky API?
No, the basic API is free and open. However, creating a free account gives you higher rate limits and access to historical flight data.
How do I find the ICAO24 hex code for an aircraft?
You can use the get_all_states capability to see currently tracked aircraft, or look it up on external aviation databases like Planespotters.net.
Can I track flights at a specific airport?
Yes! Use get_arrivals or get_departures with the airport's ICAO code (e.g., KJFK for New York JFK) and a Unix timestamp range.
Can I retrieve flights for a specific time interval?
Yes! Use the get_flights_in_interval action with start and end Unix timestamps.
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Give your agent a direct line to OpenSky Network.
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