How to Use the Planet Labs MCP in Claude

Q: How do I search Planet Labs imagery with Claude Desktop?

Use quicksearch and feed it a GeoJSON polygon. Claude handles the API request and returns matching item IDs.

Q: Can Claude Desktop download high-resolution Planet Labs data?

It retrieves the download links using getitemassets. You click the URLs to pull the actual TIFF files to your local machine.

Q: How do I check cloud cover before downloading?

Tell Claude to run getcloudcoverage on an item ID. It returns the exact clear area percentage.

Query Planet Labs satellite imagery archives via this MCP Server and configure automated delivery straight from Claude Desktop.

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Search imagery archives via MCP Server

The `quick_search` tool lets your agent find PSScene and SkySat imagery using GeoJSON boundaries and date filters. You skip the web portals and ask Claude for recent captures with low cloud cover directly in your chat. The `get_search_statistics` tool pulls histograms of available imagery for your target area. If the region is historically overcast, you adjust your date ranges before committing to a search.

Filter for clear skies

The `get_cloud_coverage` tool pulls the exact clear area percentage for any specific satellite pass. Your agent uses this to drop heavily obscured scenes before you waste time downloading unusable data. The `get_item_assets` tool grabs the download URLs. Claude can pull visual assets for immediate display or grab the analytic data links for your GIS pipelines.

Automate delivery pipelines

The `create_subscription` tool pushes new imagery straight to your cloud storage or webhooks. You define the bounding box and cloud limits, and Planet handles the daily delivery. The `list_subscriptions` tool lets you check active feeds without manually polling the API. You just ask your agent what deliveries are currently running over your coordinates.

Setup guide

Set up Planet Labs MCP in Claude Web or Desktop

1

Open Claude Settings

Go to claude.ai, click your profile icon, then navigate to Customize → Connectors.
2

Add Custom Connector

Click the "+" button and select Add custom connector. Paste your Vinkius endpoint URL: https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your token from cloud.vinkius.com. For OAuth-protected servers, expand Advanced settings to add credentials.
3

Start a conversation

Open a new chat. The Planet Labs MCP tools are available immediately — no restart needed.

Endpoint URL

https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

No configuration file needed — paste the URL directly in the Claude web interface.

Available on Free (1 connector), Pro, Max, Team, and Enterprise plans.

Prerequisites

Claude Desktop installed (macOS or Windows)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open Claude Desktop Settings

Click the menu icon at the top-left corner, go to Settings → Developer → Edit Config. This opens claude_desktop_config.json in your default text editor.
2

Paste the Planet Labs MCP configuration

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

Restart Claude Desktop

Close and reopen the application. Claude needs a full restart to load new MCPs — refreshing a conversation is not enough.
4

Verify the connection

Open a new conversation. Click the 🔌 icon at the bottom of the message input. You should see tools listed under planet-labs-mcp.

json

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

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Common questions about Planet Labs MCP in Claude Desktop

Use `quick_search` and feed it a GeoJSON polygon. Claude handles the API request and returns matching item IDs.

It retrieves the download links using `get_item_assets`. You click the URLs to pull the actual TIFF files to your local machine.

Yes. You paste the Vinkius remote URL into the claude.ai Integrations tab. Auth is handled automatically.

Tell Claude to run `get_cloud_coverage` on an item ID. It returns the exact clear area percentage.

Only your search parameters and GeoJSON boundary coordinates hit the external API. Vinkius runs the connection in an ephemeral V8 sandbox, destroying the environment immediately after your query finishes.

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