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PurpleAir Connector for AI agents.

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Get real-time pollution and wildfire smoke data for any location.

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Why people use PurpleAir

PurpleAir Air Quality Data for Environmental Monitoring

With this Connector, you just ask your agent. You can get a summary of the air in a city, find the nearest sensor to your house, or pull a CSV of the last month's data in seconds. It turns a multi-step research task into a single conversation.

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What Vinkius changes

You get instant, hyperlocal air quality data through a simple chat interface.

Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.

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  1. Real-world use case 01

    Wildfire Smoke Tracking

    A fire chief asks the agent to find PM2.

  2. Real-world use case 02

    Real Estate Site Assessment

    A developer asks the agent to check the air quality in a city center to see if a new building site is in a high-pollution zone.

  3. Real-world use case 03

    Public Health Advisories

    A city official asks the agent to find all sensors in a zip code to see if it's safe for people with asthma to go outside.

Complete set · 10capabilities

The complete PurpleAir capability set.

These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with PurpleAir.

Capability set01 / 03

01—04

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 10 available through PurpleAir.

  1. 01 Capability

    Get pm25 sensors

    5 (Fine particulate matter) measurements. PM2.5 is the most important air quality indicator. particles smaller than 2.5 micrometers that can penetrate deep into lungs and bloodstream. Returns current PM2.5 concentrations along with location data. Essential for health advisories, wildfire smoke tracking, and urban pollution monitoring. Get sensors with PM2.5 measurements

  2. 02 Capability

    Get sensor data

    Fetches real-time measurements like temperature and humidity from a specific sensor. It lets you see exact conditions at a single point.

  3. 03 Capability

    Get sensor history csv

    Downloads historical sensor data in a CSV format. It's the best way to get data for offline spreadsheets or charts.

  4. 04 Capability

    Get sensors by bounding box

    Finds all sensors within a specific geographic area. It's perfect for mapping out air quality across a whole city.

Capability set02 / 03

05—07

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 10 available through PurpleAir.

  1. 05 Capability

    Get indoor sensors

    Lists all sensors located inside buildings or homes. It's helpful for checking air quality in offices or schools.

  2. 06 Capability

    Get outdoor sensors

    Returns all sensors measuring ambient outdoor air. You can use it to see a broad view of regional pollution levels.

  3. 07 Capability

    Get sensor history

    Retrieves time-series data for specific fields over a chosen period. You can see how pollution changed over days or weeks.

Capability set03 / 03

08—10

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 10 available through PurpleAir.

  1. 08 Capability

    Get sensors by index

    Pulls fresh readings for specific sensors you already know. It saves time when you only care about a few specific monitors.

  2. 09 Capability

    Get sensors near me

    Locates the closest sensors to a specific GPS coordinate. It's the fastest way to find local air quality near an address.

  3. 10 Capability

    List sensors

    Lists all available sensors with optional filters for type and location. It gives you a full overview of the network's coverage.

Set up in minutes

One URL. Then ask PurpleAir to work.

Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use PurpleAir from the conversation.

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Connector URL · ready to paste

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https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_8GtJ3PAbFBkLWG7y9DACceyyzK4HYrrtyQiWNSQb/mcp
  1. Step 01

    Open Connectors

    In Claude Web or Claude Desktop, open Settings and choose Connectors.

  2. Step 02

    Add the URL

    Choose Add custom connector, name it PurpleAir, and paste the URL above.

  3. Step 03

    Turn it on in chat

    Select +, open Connectors, and enable PurpleAir for the conversation.

Where the request belongs

Work PurpleAir can move forward.

Built around the request

This is for anyone who needs to know exactly what's in the air, from researchers tracking climate shifts to city officials managing public health alerts.

01

Environmental Scientist

Uses this to validate pollution models and track long-term climate shifts across different regions.

02

Public Health Official

Monitors air quality spikes to issue timely health advisories for the public during poor air events.

03

Wildfire Response Lead

Tracks smoke plumes in real-time to coordinate community safety efforts and identify high-risk zones.

04

Real Estate Developer

Assesses air quality scores for new property developments and commercial sites during site evaluations.

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Universal air quality intelligence. get real-time AQI, pollutants, and pollen data via AI.

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06 5 capabilities

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Access real-time Air Quality Index (AQI) data, pollutant levels, and weather conditions from over 30,000 stations worldwide.

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Before you connect

Questions about PurpleAir.

The practical details behind the request, access and result.

Can PurpleAir MCP track wildfire smoke?

Yes, it can. By monitoring PM2.5 spikes across a global network of sensors, it helps you identify exactly where smoke plumes are affecting the air in real-time.

Can I get historical data from PurpleAir MCP?

Yes, you can retrieve time-series data for various fields, including temperature and humidity, to analyze pollution trends over days, weeks, or months.

Does PurpleAir MCP work for indoor air quality?

Yes, it includes access to sensors specifically located inside buildings, homes, and workspaces, making it great for HVAC and health monitoring.

Can I export data from PurpleAir MCP to a spreadsheet?

Yes, you can request historical data in a CSV format, which is perfect for moving information into Excel or other data analysis capabilities.

Can I find sensors in a specific area using PurpleAir MCP?

Yes, you can query sensors within a specific geographic bounding box to map out air quality for an entire neighborhood, city, or region.

Is PurpleAir MCP good for real estate research?

It's a great capability for that. You can quickly check the local pollution levels and environmental health scores for any property location.

How many sensors does PurpleAir MCP access?

It connects you to a global network of over 50,000 low-cost air quality sensors, providing high-resolution hyperlocal data.

How do I find air quality near my address?

Use the get_sensors_near_me capability with your latitude and longitude. Alternatively, search for sensors by bounding box using get_sensors_by_bounding_box with corner coordinates. The API will return nearby sensors with current PM2.5, temperature, and humidity readings.

Can I get historical air quality data?

Yes. Use get_sensor_history with a sensor index and time range (Unix timestamps). You can specify which fields to retrieve (PM2.5, temperature, humidity) and set an averaging interval (e.g. 3600 for hourly averages). For spreadsheet analysis, use get_sensor_history_csv to get data in CSV format.

What does PM2.5 mean and why is it important?

PM2.5 refers to fine particulate matter smaller than 2.5 micrometers. about 30 times smaller than a human hair. These particles can penetrate deep into lungs and enter the bloodstream, causing respiratory and cardiovascular health effects. The WHO guideline is 5 µg/m³ annual average. PurpleAir sensors measure PM2.5 in real-time, making them essential for health advisories and pollution monitoring.

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