Inaturalist MCP Server: Install & Setup

Install Inaturalist in Claude Code

Remote URL

Claude Code

claude mcp add --transport http inaturalist https://inaturalist.caseyjhand.com/mcp

mcp.json (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "inaturalist": {
      "url": "https://inaturalist.caseyjhand.com/mcp"
    }
  }
}

npm

Claude Code

claude mcp add inaturalist -- npx -y @cyanheads/inaturalist-mcp-server

mcp.json (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "inaturalist": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@cyanheads/inaturalist-mcp-server"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently asked questions

What does the Inaturalist MCP server do?

Search iNaturalist sightings, identification threads, phenology, and look-alike species.

Is the Inaturalist MCP server free?

Yes, most likely. Open source and no paid account or API key is mentioned in the listing. Check the provider for current pricing.

Does Inaturalist run locally or remotely?

Local + Remote. Can run locally or be used as a hosted remote server.

How do I add Inaturalist to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add --transport http inaturalist https://inaturalist.caseyjhand.com/mcp

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