How to Use the Planet Labs MCP in Cline

Q: Can I set up a Planet Labs subscription via Cline?

Absolutely, use the createsubscription tool to define your delivery parameters. Cline will confirm the subscription ID once the server successfully creates the feed.

Q: How do I list my current Planet Labs subscriptions?

Call listsubscriptions to get a full report of all active feeds. Cline will display the IDs and status for every configured delivery pipeline.

Cline connects to the Planet Labs MCP Server to execute end-to-end satellite imagery workflows.

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Execute satellite imagery searches

Cline triggers `quick_search` to pull imagery catalog data based on your specific area of interest. It parses the return values to identify the most relevant scenes for your current task. If you need to narrow down the results, `get_cloud_coverage` provides the exact percentage of clear area. This prevents you from wasting bandwidth on unusable, cloud-covered imagery.

Build automated monitoring pipelines

Use `create_saved_search` to store your specific filter criteria for later use. Cline can then invoke `get_search_results` whenever you need to check for new data updates. This workflow is effective for change detection tasks where you need to compare imagery over time. It keeps your monitoring logic centralized and repeatable.

Retrieve specific imagery assets

Once a scene is identified, use `get_item_assets` to get the necessary URLs for your project. Cline automates the selection of analytic or visual assets based on your requirements. Need to understand your historical coverage? Call `get_search_statistics` to see the availability patterns for your region. It helps in planning long-term data acquisition.

Setup guide

Set up Planet Labs MCP in Cline

Prerequisites

VS Code with Cline extension installed
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open Cline MCP settings

Click the Cline icon in the VS Code sidebar to open the Cline panel. Then click the MCP Servers icon (server stack) at the top-right corner of the panel.
2

Add a remote server

Click "Remote Servers" at the top, then click "Add Remote MCP". In the Name field, type planet-labs-mcp. In the URL field, paste your Vinkius endpoint: https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp. Get your token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Enable the server

After saving, the server appears in the Cline MCP panel. Toggle the switch to enable it. The status indicator turns green when the connection is live.
4

Start using tools

Return to the Cline chat and ask: "Check my latest Planet Labs refund status." Cline will discover the available tools and request your approval before invoking each one — giving you full control over every action.

Cline MCP Settings

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

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Common questions about Planet Labs MCP in Cline

Cline uses the exposed tools to send requests to the server and process the JSON responses. It can chain multiple operations like searching for a scene and then pulling its asset details.

Absolutely, use the `create_subscription` tool to define your delivery parameters. Cline will confirm the subscription ID once the server successfully creates the feed.

Cline provides the metadata and direct download URLs for the imagery items. You can use these links to download the files or load them into your mapping software.

Call `list_subscriptions` to get a full report of all active feeds. Cline will display the IDs and status for every configured delivery pipeline.

Your credentials are used only for the specific session established by your MCP configuration. The server environment is ephemeral, ensuring that no persistent logs store your sensitive access tokens.

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