How to Use the Planet Labs MCP in Claude Code

Q: Can Claude Code manage my Planet Labs subscriptions?

Yes, you can call createsubscription to initialize automated imagery deliveries. Claude Code manages the request and returns the resulting subscription ID for your records.

Q: How do I list available Planet Labs asset types?

Call listassettypes to see the full list of available products. It gives you the display names and descriptions for every supported asset type.

Claude Code runs the Planet Labs MCP Server to manage satellite data in your CLI and CI/CD pipelines.

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Automate imagery retrieval via CLI

Pipe output from `quick_search` directly into your processing scripts to handle satellite discovery. The tool returns structured data, making it easy to filter by cloud cover or acquisition date in your shell. Use `list_item_types` to verify which sensors are supported before running your queries. It prevents runtime errors when switching between different satellite constellations.

Manage monitoring configurations

Integrate `create_saved_search` into your cron jobs to keep your monitoring logic current. It generates a search ID that you can reuse across multiple pipeline executions. When you need to audit your setups, `list_saved_searches` returns a clean list of all active configurations. This makes it simple to track your coverage areas over time.

Verify data quality programmatically

Call `get_cloud_coverage` within your scripts to validate imagery before initiating large downloads. It returns the exact clear percentage, allowing you to reject low-quality files automatically. Use `get_item_details` to verify the acquisition time and instrument mode. It provides the metadata required for precise temporal analysis in your automated workflows.

Setup guide

Set up Planet Labs MCP in Claude Code

Prerequisites

Claude Code CLI installed (npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Run the add command

Open your terminal and run the command shown on the right. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com. Use --scope user to make it available across all projects.
2

Verify the connection

Start a Claude Code session and type /mcp to list connected servers. You should see planet-labs-mcp with a green status indicator.
3

Start using tools

Ask Claude Code something like "Check my latest Planet Labs transactions." It will automatically discover and invoke the available Planet Labs tools.

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claude mcp add --transport http planet-labs-mcp https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

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Prerequisites

Claude Code CLI installed
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open the config file

Create or edit .mcp.json in your project root for project-level scope, or ~/.claude.json for user-level scope.
2

Add the Planet Labs MCP

Paste the JSON snippet shown on the right into the mcpServers object. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Restart Claude Code

Start a new Claude Code session. Type /mcp to confirm the server is connected. The tools will be automatically available in your conversation.

.mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "planet-labs-mcp": {
      "type": "url",
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about Planet Labs MCP in Claude Code

Use the command line to invoke the server tools directly. For example, pass your JSON search parameters to `quick_search` to get imagery results in your terminal.

Yes, you can call `create_subscription` to initialize automated imagery deliveries. Claude Code manages the request and returns the resulting subscription ID for your records.

The server is built for headless operation, making it ideal for CI/CD pipelines. You can script the entire search-and-download process using standard terminal commands.

Call `list_asset_types` to see the full list of available products. It gives you the display names and descriptions for every supported asset type.

Data security is maintained through isolated transport sessions. Your search results and imagery metadata are handled in memory and never persisted outside the temporary execution environment.

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