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NASA Earthdata MCP

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Discover, verify, and access NASA Earth science datasets via the Common Metadata Repository (CMR)

Install

Add this to your client's MCP configuration (Claude Desktop: claude_desktop_config.json; Cursor: .cursor/mcp.json; VS Code and others use the same "mcpServers" shape).

Remote (streamable-http)
Claude Code 
claude mcp add --transport http nasa-earthdata-mcp 'https://cmr.earthdata.nasa.gov/mcp/v1'
JSON configuration (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code) 
{
    "mcpServers": {
        "nasa-earthdata-mcp": {
            "type": "http",
            "url": "https://cmr.earthdata.nasa.gov/mcp/v1"
        }
    }
}

Frequently asked questions

What is NASA Earthdata MCP?

Discover, verify, and access NASA Earth science datasets via the Common Metadata Repository (CMR)

How do I install NASA Earthdata MCP?

It runs as a remote server. In Claude Code: claude mcp add --transport http nasa-earthdata-mcp 'https://cmr.earthdata.nasa.gov/mcp/v1'. For other clients, paste the JSON configuration from this page into their MCP settings.

Does NASA Earthdata MCP need an API key?

Its registry entry lists no required key or secret. Some features may still need an account with the service it connects to.

Who maintains NASA Earthdata MCP?

It is published by nasa. AI.tn lists it but does not maintain or endorse it.

From the official MCP Registry. Listing is not an endorsement: review a server's code and permissions before giving it access to your data.