How to Use the Planet Labs MCP in Vercel AI SDK
Stream live satellite imagery searches directly into your React UI using the Planet Labs MCP Server and Vercel AI SDK.
Works with every AI agent you already use
…and any MCP-compatible client
Connect Planet Labs MCP to Vercel AI SDK
Create your Vinkius account to connect Planet Labs to Vercel AI SDK — we handle the hosting, security, and runtime updates so you don't have to. No server setup required.
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Key Capabilities
Stream Planet Labs MCP Server results
The `quick_search` tool queries the Planet catalog for PSScene and SkySat imagery using GeoJSON boundaries. When you wire this through the Vercel AI SDK, your users watch satellite metadata stream into the frontend the moment the search executes. You don't need to build a loading state. The AI client pulls acquisition dates and cloud cover percentages, pushing them straight to your Next.js components. Users can immediately verify image quality with `get_cloud_coverage`. If the area is obscured, your prompt can automatically trigger another search for a different date range. The agent evaluates the clear area percentage and displays only the usable results in your Svelte or Vue application.
Expose imagery assets directly
The `get_item_assets` tool retrieves the exact download URLs and file sizes for a specific satellite capture. Your Vercel AI SDK implementation can fetch these analytic or visual data products and render direct download links in the browser. You bypass the need to write custom backend handlers for the Planet API. To help users pick the right format, the `list_asset_types` tool provides definitions for every available product. The AI agent reads the descriptions and explains the difference between a visual display image and an analytic NDVI file right in the chat interface.
Render coverage statistics instantly
The `get_search_statistics` tool generates histograms of available imagery over a specific time period. Streaming this data through the Vercel AI SDK lets you build interactive charts that populate as the AI thinks. Users see exactly how many RapidEye or Sentinel-2 captures exist for their farm before they commit to downloading anything. You can pair this with `get_item_details` to show the exact acquisition conditions. The agent cross-references the historical availability with the metadata of specific items, giving users a complete picture of the satellite coverage without leaving your application.
Set up Planet Labs MCP in Vercel AI SDK
Prerequisites
- Node.js 18+ and a TypeScript project
-
ai+@modelcontextprotocol/sdkpackages - Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token
- 1
Install dependencies
Run
npm install ai @modelcontextprotocol/sdkplus your preferred model provider (e.g.@ai-sdk/openai). - 2
Create the Streamable HTTP transport
Use
StreamableHTTPClientTransportwith your Vinkius endpoint URL. Replace[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]with your token from cloud.vinkius.com. - 3
Discover and use tools
Call
mcpClient.tools()to auto-discover all Planet Labs tools. Pass them directly togenerateText()orstreamText()— no manual schema definitions needed. - 4
Works with any model provider
Swap
openai("gpt-4o")for any AI SDK provider — Anthropic, Google, Mistral. The MCP tools work identically across all supported models.
import { experimental_createMCPClient as createMCPClient } from "ai";
import { StreamableHTTPClientTransport } from "@modelcontextprotocol/sdk/client/streamableHttp";
import { generateText } from "ai";
import { openai } from "@ai-sdk/openai";
const transport = new StreamableHTTPClientTransport(
new URL("https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp")
);
const mcpClient = await createMCPClient({ transport });
const tools = await mcpClient.tools();
const { text } = await generateText({
model: openai("gpt-4o"),
tools,
prompt: "List recent Planet Labs transactions",
});
console.log(text);
await mcpClient.close();Independent Platform Disclaimer: Vinkius is an independent platform and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, verified by, or otherwise authorized by Planet Labs. All third-party trademarks, logos, and brand names are the property of their respective owners. Their use on this website is strictly for informational purposes to identify service compatibility and interoperability.
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