Upstream Lens Connector for AI agents.
8 live capabilities
Monitor conservation assets and satellite imagery through natural conversation.
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Why people use Upstream Lens
Upstream Lens for Conservation Asset Management
This Connector changes that by bringing all those data points into one place. You can ask your agent to summarize project notes or list all available imagery for a property in one go. You get a unified view of your environmental assets without the constant tab-switching.
What Vinkius changes
You get a conversational interface for your entire Upstream Tech Lens data set.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
One account · 5,900+ Connectors
- Real-world use case 01
Auditing active conservation sites
A Conservation Manager needs to see all active sites.
- Real-world use case 02
Verifying property metadata
An Analyst needs to check a specific plot.
- Real-world use case 03
Checking imagery readiness
A team wants to check if new data is ready.
Complete set · 8capabilities
The complete Upstream Lens capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with Upstream Lens.
01—04
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 8 available through Upstream Lens.
- 01 Capability
Get property details
Get specific details for a property feature to understand its current state. This helps you quickly verify ground-truth data.
- 02 Capability
Check api health
Check the status of your Lens API to ensure your connection is active. It's the quickest way to troubleshoot data issues.
- 03 Capability
List property imagery
See which satellite imagery layers like Sentinel or Landsat are available for a property. This saves you from searching through manuals.
- 04 Capability
List project notes
Pull a list of project observations and notes, which can be filtered by update date. This keeps your latest field data front and center.
05—08
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 8 available through Upstream Lens.
- 05 Capability
List project observations
Get a detailed list of project observations to track ground-truth data. Use this to see exactly what happened on-site.
- 06 Capability
List portfolios
List all your portfolios to manage your conservation assets more efficiently. It gives you a high-level view of your entire operation.
- 07 Capability
Get organization info
Retrieve your organization's metadata to verify account settings. Use this to ensure your profile is correctly configured.
- 08 Capability
List projects
List every environmental project in your account to get a high-level overview. This is your starting point for portfolio management.
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask Upstream Lens to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use Upstream Lens from the conversation.
Choose your client
Live previewAdvanced clients IDE · CLI
Claude · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_KabIvWnL2u3zYtDi13sgjKCwgCJFWT5cviNmy5cg/mcp - Step 01
Open Connectors
In Claude Web or Claude Desktop, open Settings and choose Connectors.
- Step 02
Add the URL
Choose Add custom connector, name it Upstream Lens, and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable Upstream Lens for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_KabIvWnL2u3zYtDi13sgjKCwgCJFWT5cviNmy5cg/mcp - Step 01
Open MCP settings
On desktop, open Settings and MCP servers. On web, open your workspace app or connector settings.
- Step 02
Add the URL
Choose Add server with Streamable HTTP, or create a custom MCP app, then paste the Upstream Lens URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable Upstream Lens in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"upstream-lens": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_KabIvWnL2u3zYtDi13sgjKCwgCJFWT5cviNmy5cg/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open MCP Settings
Press Cmd+Shift+P (macOS) or Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) → search "MCP Settings"
- Step 02
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above into the mcp.json file that opens
- Step 03
Save the file
Cursor will automatically detect the new Connector
- Step 04
Start using Upstream Lens
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Upstream Lens, help me...". 8 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"upstream-lens": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_KabIvWnL2u3zYtDi13sgjKCwgCJFWT5cviNmy5cg/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Create MCP config
Create a .vscode/mcp.json file in your project root
- Step 02
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above
- Step 03
Enable Agent mode
Open GitHub Copilot Chat and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown
- Step 04
Start using Upstream Lens
Ask Copilot: "Using Upstream Lens, help me...". 8 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"upstream-lens": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_KabIvWnL2u3zYtDi13sgjKCwgCJFWT5cviNmy5cg/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open MCP Settings
Go to Settings → MCP Configuration or press Cmd+Shift+P and search "MCP"
- Step 02
Add the server
Paste the JSON configuration above into mcp_config.json
- Step 03
Save and reload
Windsurf will detect the new server automatically
- Step 04
Start using Upstream Lens
Open Cascade and ask: "Using Upstream Lens, help me...". 8 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"upstream-lens": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_KabIvWnL2u3zYtDi13sgjKCwgCJFWT5cviNmy5cg/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open Cline MCP Settings
Click the Connectors icon in the Cline sidebar panel
- Step 02
Add remote server
Click "Add Connector" and paste the configuration above
- Step 03
Enable the server
Toggle the server switch to ON
- Step 04
Start using Upstream Lens
Ask Cline: "Using Upstream Lens, help me...". 8 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add upstream-lens --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_KabIvWnL2u3zYtDi13sgjKCwgCJFWT5cviNmy5cg/mcp"- Step 01
Install Claude Code
Run npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code if not already installed
- Step 02
Add the Connector
Run the command above in your terminal
- Step 03
Verify the connection
Run claude mcp to list connected servers, or type /mcp inside a session
- Step 04
Start using Upstream Lens
Ask Claude: "Using Upstream Lens, show me...". 8 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work Upstream Lens can move forward.
This is for environmental professionals who are tired of manual data entry and dashboard fatigue. It's for the people who need to see the big picture of conservation assets without getting buried in the weeds of raw data.
Conservation Manager
Audits project portfolios and checks imagery availability for new sites during weekly planning.
Environmental Analyst
Pulls specific property metadata and field notes to identify trends in land health.
Sustainability Lead
Tracks long-term project observations to report on environmental impact for stakeholders.
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Before you connect
Questions about Upstream Lens.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
What does the Upstream Lens MCP do for my conservation projects?
It connects your Upstream Tech Lens data to your AI agent so you can query project notes, check satellite imagery, and manage your portfolios using natural language.
Can I use Upstream Lens MCP to see satellite imagery?
Yes, you can ask your agent to list all available imagery layers for a specific property, such as Sentinel or Landsat data.
How does the Upstream Lens MCP help with environmental monitoring?
It allows you to quickly pull project observations and field notes, making it easier to track changes and ground-truth data over time.
Can I manage my conservation portfolios with Upstream Lens MCP?
Yes, you can use it to list all your portfolios and environmental projects to get a high-level overview of your assets.
Does Upstream Lens MCP work with Claude or Cursor?
It works with any MCP-compatible client, including Claude, Cursor, and Windsurf, as long as you have your Upstream Tech Lens API key.
How do I check if my Upstream Lens MCP connection is working?
You can simply ask your agent to check the API health, and it will verify your connection to the Lens platform.
Can I see if new satellite images are available for my project?
Yes! Use the list_property_imagery capability and provide the Property ID. Your agent will retrieve all available imagery layers (Sentinel, Landsat, etc.) with their respective capture dates.
How do I retrieve field notes for a specific conservation project?
Run the list_project_notes query with your Project ID. You can also provide an optional timestamp to filter only notes updated after a specific date.
Is it possible to see the geospatial metadata for a property feature?
Absolutely. Use the get_property_details capability with the Feature ID to retrieve detailed geospatial data and metadata for any monitored property.
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