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OpenAQ provides access to global air quality data by collecting and aggregating pollution measurements, enhancing research and public awareness about environmental conditions. Use it to analyze air pollution trends and make data-driven policy decisions.

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SKILL.md

Domain knowledge for OpenAQ — workflow patterns, data models, and gotchas for your AI agent.

OpenAQ

OpenAQ provides access to global air quality data by collecting and aggregating pollution measurements, enhancing research and public awareness about environmental conditions. Use it to analyze air pollution trends and make data-driven policy decisions.

Data Model

  • Countries, Locations, Parameters, Sensors, Measurements — core air quality entities; IDs from list responses scope detail fetches.
  • Licenses, Manufacturers, Instruments, Owners, Providers — metadata and attribution.
  • Latest Parameters, Location Latest Measure — most recent readings; Measurements — daily, yearly, or by sensor.

Tools in this Server (16)

Openaq Fetch Latest Parameters

Fetch the most recent data for a specific parameter using 'parameters_id'. Use this for up-to-date analyses or reporting current air quality condition...

Openaq Fetch License Instrument

Retrieve licensing information for a specific instrument using 'licenses_id'. This is important for determining usage permissions and restrictions for...

Openaq Fetch Location Latest Measure

Fetch the most recent air quality measurements for a specific location. Use when you need the latest pollution data for analysis or reporting. Returns...

Openaq Fetch Manufacturer Instruments

Access a specific manufacturer's air quality instruments using the 'manufacturer_id'. Use this to find instruments from a particular manufacturer. Ret...

Openaq Fetch Measurements Daily

Retrieve daily measurement summaries from a specified sensor. Use this endpoint for analyzing daily air pollution patterns or building daily reports. ...

Openaq Fetch Measurements Yearly

Collect annual measurement summaries from a chosen sensor. Suitable for long-term analysis of air quality trends and policy evaluation. Returns yearly...

Openaq Fetch Sensor Measurements

Access detailed measurements from a specific sensor. Ideal for examining air quality metrics over time or for specific research. Returns a collection ...

Openaq List Countries

Access a list of countries where air quality measurements are available. Ideal for global studies or comparisons of air quality across nations. Return...

Openaq List Instruments

Retrieve a list of all available air quality monitoring instruments. Use this to explore different measurement tools and their specifications. Returns...

Openaq List Licenses

Access a list of all data licenses associated with air quality measurements. Use this to understand data usage rights and shareability. Returns licens...

Openaq List Locations

Retrieve a list of all monitored locations where air quality data is collected. Useful for identifying data coverage areas or planning studies based o...

Openaq List Manufacturers

Get a full list of all manufacturers producing air quality monitoring equipment. Ideal for identifying potential suppliers or researching industry tre...

Openaq List Owners

Obtain a list of data owners participating in the OpenAQ network. Ideal for identifying organizations responsible for submitting air quality data. The...

Openaq List Parameters

List all available parameters measured in air quality monitoring, such as PM2.5 or CO2 levels. Use this to identify relevant parameters for your resea...

Openaq List Providers

Retrieve a list of data providers within the OpenAQ platform. Use this to understand the data sources contributing to global air quality measurements....

Openaq List Sensors

Retrieve a list of sensors deployed at a specific location using 'location_id'. Useful for analyzing the technology used at particular sites. Returns ...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the OpenAQ MCP server?

OpenAQ provides access to global air quality data by collecting and aggregating pollution measurements, enhancing research and public awareness about environmental conditions. Use it to analyze air pollution trends and make data-driven policy decisions. It provides 16 tools that AI agents can use through the Model Context Protocol (MCP).

How do I connect OpenAQ to my AI agent?

Add the MCPBundles server URL to your MCP client configuration (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, etc.). The URL format is: https://mcp.mcpbundles.com/bundle/openaq. Authentication is handled automatically.

How many tools does OpenAQ provide?

OpenAQ provides 16 tools that can be called by AI agents, along with a SKILL.md that gives your AI agent domain knowledge about when and how to use them.

What authentication does OpenAQ require?

OpenAQ uses API Key. OpenAQ requires credentials. Connect via MCPBundles and authentication is handled automatically.

Setup Instructions

Connect OpenAQ to any MCP client in minutes

https://mcp.mcpbundles.com/bundle/openaq

What is MCP?

Model Context Protocol lets AI tools call external capabilities securely through a single URL. This bundle groups tools behind an MCP endpoint that many clients can use.

Use this bundle in 3 steps

  1. Copy the MCP URL above
  2. Open your AI tool and add a new MCP/connector
  3. Paste the URL and follow any auth prompts

Claude Desktop Users

Skip the manual setup! Use the .mcpb file format for one-click installation. Check the Claude Desktop tab for setup instructions.

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Select ChatGPT, Cursor, Claude Code, or another tab for copy-paste config.

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OpenAQ MCP Server & Skill — 16 Tools