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Planet-mcp is a local MCP server powered by the Planet SDK. It allows an AI agent/chat to interact with the Planet API.

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What is Planet?

Planet is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that allows AI assistants like Claude, Cursor, and VS Code to planet-mcp is a local mcp server powered by the planet sdk. it allows an ai agent/chat to interact with the planet api.

Planet-mcp is a local MCP server powered by the Planet SDK. It allows an AI agent/chat to interact with the Planet API.

This server falls under the APIs and Cloud Services categories on MCPgee, the world's largest MCP server directory with 33,000+ servers.

Features

  • Planet-mcp is a local MCP server powered by the Planet SDK.

Use Cases

Interact with Planet API for satellite imagery and geospatial data.
planetlabs

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LicenseApache-2.0
Languagepython
Versionv1.0.0
UpdatedMay 6, 2026
Statushealthy
Maintenanceactive

Works with

ClaudeOpenAIwindowsmacoslinux
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Installation

Manual Installation

npx planet

Configuration

Configuration Details

Config File

claude_desktop_config.json

Performance

Response Metrics

Response Time< 200ms
ThroughputMedium

Resource Usage

Memory UsageLow
CPU UsageLow

How to Set Up and Use Planet

The Planet MCP Server connects AI assistants to the Planet Labs satellite imagery API via the Planet SDK, enabling natural-language interaction with geospatial data, high-resolution imagery, and orders. Developers and analysts can search recent satellite captures over specific locations, manage feature collections, create imagery orders, and access mosaic data—all without leaving their AI chat interface. It is especially useful for teams doing remote sensing, environmental monitoring, or supply-chain visibility who want to drive Planet workflows through conversational prompts.

Prerequisites

  • Python 3.8+ installed on your system
  • A Planet account with an active API subscription (planet.com)
  • The Planet CLI installed and authenticated via `planet auth login`
  • An MCP-compatible client such as Claude Desktop or Claude Code
1

Install the planet-mcp package

Use pip to install the Planet MCP server package, which bundles the Planet SDK and the MCP server entry point.

pip install planet-mcp
2

Authenticate with the Planet API

Run the Planet CLI login command to store your credentials. If you have a PL_API_KEY environment variable set, unset it first and run `planet auth reset` before logging in to avoid conflicts.

planet auth login
3

Verify the server binary is available

Confirm the `planet-mcp` executable is on your PATH. If it is not found by your MCP client, note the full path returned by this command and use it in your config.

which planet-mcp
4

Add the server to your MCP client configuration

Open your Claude Desktop config file (claude_desktop_config.json) and add a new entry under mcpServers. Use the full path to planet-mcp if the binary is not on your system PATH.

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "planet": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "planet-mcp"
    }
  }
}
5

Optionally filter which tools are active

By default, download and subscription tools are disabled. Pass include/exclude flags to control which tool groups are exposed. For example, to enable orders tools only:

planet-mcp --include-tags=orders
6

Restart your MCP client and verify the connection

Restart Claude Desktop (or your chosen MCP client) so it picks up the new configuration. The Planet tools should now appear when you ask the assistant what it can do.

Planet Examples

Client configuration

Minimal claude_desktop_config.json entry to run the Planet MCP server with stdio transport.

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "planet": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "planet-mcp"
    }
  }
}

Prompts to try

Example natural-language requests you can send once the server is connected.

- "Search for recent cloud-free imagery over San Francisco from the last 7 days"
- "List all my current Planet imagery orders and their statuses"
- "Create an order for PSScene imagery over the bounding box 37.7,-122.5,37.8,-122.4"
- "What mosaic datasets are available for the Western US?"
- "Show me feature collections in my Planet account"

Troubleshooting Planet

The MCP client cannot find the `planet-mcp` command

Run `which planet-mcp` in your terminal to get the absolute path and use that full path as the `command` value in your config (e.g. `/Users/you/.local/bin/planet-mcp`).

Authentication errors even after `planet auth login`

If PL_API_KEY is set in your environment, it overrides the stored credentials. Run `unset PL_API_KEY`, then `planet auth reset`, and finally `planet auth login` again.

Tools like orders or downloads are not visible in the assistant

Download and subscription tools are disabled by default. Start the server with `--include-tags=orders` or `--include-tags=downloads` to activate them, and update your MCP client config accordingly.

Frequently Asked Questions about Planet

What is Planet?

Planet is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that planet-mcp is a local mcp server powered by the planet sdk. it allows an ai agent/chat to interact with the planet api. It connects AI assistants to external tools and data sources through a standardized interface.

How do I install Planet?

Follow the installation instructions on the Planet GitHub repository. Clone the repo, install dependencies, and add the server config to your AI client.

Which AI clients work with Planet?

Planet works with all major MCP-compatible AI clients including Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code (GitHub Copilot), Windsurf, and Cline.

Is Planet free to use?

Yes, Planet is open source and available under the Apache-2.0 license. You can use it freely in both personal and commercial projects.

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Quick Config Preview

{ "mcpServers": { "planet": { "command": "npx", "args": ["-y", "planet"] } } }

Add this to your claude_desktop_config.json or .cursor/mcp.json

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