Perenual Plant API Connector for AI agents.
5 live capabilities
Get verified care guides and disease data for botanical research.
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Why people use Perenual Plant API
Perenual Plant API for Automated Greenhouse Care Audits
With this Connector, you just tell your agent what's on your list. It pulls the specific care guides and disease markers instantly. You get a verified maintenance plan without ever leaving your chat interface.
What Vinkius changes
You get instant access to a verified botanical database through a natural conversation with your AI.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
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- Real-world use case 01
Identifying a mystery disease
A greenhouse manager notices yellowing leaves and asks the agent to search for diseases related to root rot using search_plant_diseases.
- Real-world use case 02
Building a plant list
A botanist asks for the care requirements of five different species to create a new research guide using get_plant_care_guide.
- Real-world use case 03
Rapid species identification
A gardener wants to know the scientific name and care needs of a new monstera variety they just bought using search_plants.
Complete set · 5capabilities
The complete Perenual Plant API capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with Perenual Plant API.
01—03
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 5 available through Perenual Plant API.
- 01 Capability
Check api status
Use check_api_status to see if the Perenual service is up and running. It helps you troubleshoot your connection quickly.
- 02 Capability
Get plant care guide
Use get_plant_care_guide to get watering and sunlight instructions for a specific plant. This helps you create maintenance schedules.
- 03 Capability
Get plant details
Use get_plant_details to pull full metadata for a specific species ID. This is great for deep-dive botanical classification.
04—05
2 capabilities in this set.
Part of 5 available through Perenual Plant API.
- 04 Capability
Search plant diseases
Use search_plant_diseases to look up common pests and diseases. It helps you identify biological markers in your greenhouse.
- 05 Capability
Search plants
Use search_plants to find plants using common or scientific names. This is the starting point for any botanical query.
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask Perenual Plant API to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use Perenual Plant 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_rXvGkNmwX3ZQu74dXxzduXAmP5tKDCrRyH3wgRm6/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 Perenual Plant API, and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable Perenual Plant API for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_rXvGkNmwX3ZQu74dXxzduXAmP5tKDCrRyH3wgRm6/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 Perenual Plant API URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable Perenual Plant API in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"perenual-plant-api": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_rXvGkNmwX3ZQu74dXxzduXAmP5tKDCrRyH3wgRm6/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 Perenual Plant API
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Perenual Plant API, help me...". 5 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"perenual-plant-api": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_rXvGkNmwX3ZQu74dXxzduXAmP5tKDCrRyH3wgRm6/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 Perenual Plant API
Ask Copilot: "Using Perenual Plant API, help me...". 5 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"perenual-plant-api": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_rXvGkNmwX3ZQu74dXxzduXAmP5tKDCrRyH3wgRm6/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 Perenual Plant API
Open Cascade and ask: "Using Perenual Plant API, help me...". 5 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"perenual-plant-api": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_rXvGkNmwX3ZQu74dXxzduXAmP5tKDCrRyH3wgRm6/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 Perenual Plant API
Ask Cline: "Using Perenual Plant API, help me...". 5 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add perenual-plant-api --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_rXvGkNmwX3ZQu74dXxzduXAmP5tKDCrRyH3wgRm6/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 Perenual Plant API
Ask Claude: "Using Perenual Plant API, show me...". 5 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work Perenual can move forward.
This is for people who deal with large-scale plant health, professional horticulture, or complex gardening projects where manual research is a bottleneck.
Horticulturist
Pulls official metadata for botanical classification during research on a Tuesday afternoon.
Greenhouse Manager
Verifies maintenance requirements for hundreds of different species at once without manual searching.
Operations Lead
Automates data querying to keep agricultural teams on the same page regarding plant health.
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Before you connect
Questions about Perenual.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
Can I use the Perenual Plant API MCP for my commercial greenhouse?
Yes, it is designed to handle professional-grade botanical data. You can audit care requirements and disease markers for large-scale operations easily.
How does the Perenual Plant API MCP help with disease identification?
It allows your agent to search for common pests and specific biological markers. This helps you identify issues like root rot or mite infestations much faster.
Does the Perenual Plant API MCP support scientific names?
Yes, it supports both common and scientific names. This makes it a reliable capability for both hobbyists and professional botanists.
Can I use the Perenual Plant API MCP to find watering instructions?
Yes, you can pull specific care guides for any species. This includes detailed instructions on watering frequency and sunlight needs.
Is the Perenual Plant API MCP good for botanical research?
It's excellent for research because it provides high-resolution metadata and specific species IDs, which are essential for accurate botanical classification.
How do I find my Perenual API Key?
Register for a free or paid account at perenual.com/docs/api, and you will find your API Key in your dashboard. Copy and paste it below.
Does it support disease identification?
Yes. The search_plant_diseases capability allows your agent to audit common pests and diseases and retrieve recommended solutions.
Are care guides included for all species?
Yes. The get_plant_care_guide capability retrieves specific maintenance instructions including watering frequency and sunlight exposure for most species.
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