Planetary Computer MCP Server: Install & Setup

Install Planetary Computer in Claude Code

Remote URL

Claude Code

claude mcp add --transport http planetary-computer https://gateway.pipeworx.io/planetary-computer/mcp

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

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "planetary-computer": {
      "url": "https://gateway.pipeworx.io/planetary-computer/mcp"
    }
  }
}

npm

Claude Code

claude mcp add planetary-computer -- npx -y @pipeworx/mcp-planetary-computer

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

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "planetary-computer": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@pipeworx/mcp-planetary-computer"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently asked questions

What does the Planetary Computer MCP server do?

Earth-observation imagery catalogue from Microsoft's Planetary Computer — search its open…

Is the Planetary Computer 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 Planetary Computer run locally or remotely?

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

How do I add Planetary Computer to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add --transport http planetary-computer https://gateway.pipeworx.io/planetary-computer/mcp

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