Usgs Water MCP Server: Install & Setup

Install Usgs Water in Claude Code

Remote URL

Claude Code

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

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

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "usgs-water": {
      "url": "https://usgs-water.caseyjhand.com/mcp"
    }
  }
}

npm

Claude Code

claude mcp add usgs-water -- npx -y @cyanheads/usgs-water-mcp-server

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

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

Frequently asked questions

What does the Usgs Water MCP server do?

Query real-time and historical USGS water data from ~8,000 stream gages and groundwater wells.

Is the Usgs Water 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 Usgs Water run locally or remotely?

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

How do I add Usgs Water to Claude Code?

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

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