How to Use the Planet Labs MCP in Windsurf

Q: How do I perform a Planet Labs search in Windsurf?

Open the MCP panel and trigger the quicksearch tool through Cascade. Pass your GeoJSON coordinates and date filters to get a list of available imagery items immediately.

Q: Can Windsurf handle automated Planet Labs subscriptions?

Yes, use the createsubscription tool to automate your imagery pipeline. Windsurf manages the connection, allowing you to define the geometry and cloud cover parameters for recurring deliveries.

Q: How do I check my existing configurations?

Run listsavedsearches to see all active search configurations. It returns the search names and filter criteria so you know exactly what is being monitored.

Use the Planet Labs MCP Server in Windsurf to pull satellite imagery directly into your IDE workflow.

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Automate imagery discovery in Windsurf

Cascade uses `quick_search` to find high-resolution PSScene or SkySat data without you leaving the editor. Just define your area, set the date range, and let the agent filter results based on your specific requirements. Once the right scene is identified, use `get_item_details` to verify metadata before proceeding. This allows for rapid assessment of ground conditions directly within your development environment.

Manage recurring data feeds

Set up persistent monitoring for any location using `create_subscription`. Cascade handles the heavy lifting, ensuring that new imagery reaches your designated endpoint as soon as it's available. Need to review your active monitoring? Use `list_subscriptions` to check the status of your feeds. It keeps your pipeline running without manual intervention.

Analyze asset availability

Query specific data products using `list_asset_types` to understand what resolution or analytic bands you can pull. This ensures your code requests the correct imagery for your target analysis. After selecting the product, `get_item_assets` provides the direct download URLs. You get the exact file you need for your GIS scripts or visualization tasks.

Setup guide

Set up Planet Labs MCP in Windsurf

Prerequisites

Windsurf IDE installed (macOS, Windows, or Linux)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open MCP configuration

Click the Cascade assistant icon in the sidebar, then click the hammer icon (🔨) at the top of the panel. Select "Configure" to open ~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json.
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

Refresh MCPs

Go back to the hammer icon (🔨) in Cascade and click "Refresh". Windsurf will detect the new server. No full restart is needed — the connection is hot-reloaded.
4

Verify in Cascade

Start a new Cascade conversation and ask something like "Show my Planet Labs payment history." If connected, Cascade will call the Planet Labs tools directly. You will see a green dot next to the server name in the MCP panel.

mcp_config.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 Windsurf

Open the MCP panel and trigger the `quick_search` tool through Cascade. Pass your GeoJSON coordinates and date filters to get a list of available imagery items immediately.

Yes, use the `create_subscription` tool to automate your imagery pipeline. Windsurf manages the connection, allowing you to define the geometry and cloud cover parameters for recurring deliveries.

The server returns metadata, asset URLs, and availability statistics directly into your chat window. You can then use those URLs in your application code or download them to your local project directory.

Run `list_saved_searches` to see all active search configurations. It returns the search names and filter criteria so you know exactly what is being monitored.

Your imagery search parameters and subscription credentials are kept local to your interaction. We use an ephemeral sandbox to ensure your specific coordinate data and account tokens remain isolated.

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