Science
FreeNot checkedMCP server for science data — NASA APOD, ISS location, and earthquake monitoring
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MCP server for science data — NASA APOD, ISS location, and earthquake monitoring
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Science MCP — free science data APIs
Part of Pipeworx — an MCP gateway connecting AI agents to 673+ live data sources.
Tools
| Tool | Description |
|---|---|
get_iss_location |
Get the current position of the International Space Station. Returns latitude, longitude, altitude, and velocity. |
get_earthquakes |
Search recent earthquakes by location and magnitude threshold. Returns magnitude, depth, coordinates, and timestamp for each event. |
get_air_quality |
Check air quality at a location (e.g., 'New York', 'London'). Returns AQI score, PM2.5, PM10, ozone, and NO2 levels. |
get_apod |
Get NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day with image URL, title, and explanation. Optionally specify a date (e.g., '2024-01-15'). |
Quick Start
Add to your MCP client (Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf, etc.):
{
"mcpServers": {
"science": {
"url": "https://gateway.pipeworx.io/science/mcp"
}
}
}
Or connect to the full Pipeworx gateway for access to all 673+ data sources:
{
"mcpServers": {
"pipeworx": {
"url": "https://gateway.pipeworx.io/mcp"
}
}
}
Using with ask_pipeworx
Instead of calling tools directly, you can ask questions in plain English:
ask_pipeworx({ question: "your question about Science data" })
The gateway picks the right tool and fills the arguments automatically.
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License
MIT
Installing Science
This server has no published package — it is built from source. Open the repository and follow its README.
▸ github.com/pipeworx-io/mcp-scienceFAQ
Is Science MCP free?
Yes, Science MCP is free — one-click install via Unyly at no cost.
Does Science need an API key?
No, Science runs without API keys or environment variables.
Is Science hosted or self-hosted?
Self-hosted: the server runs locally on your machine via the install command above.
How do I install Science in Claude Desktop, Claude Code or Cursor?
Open Science on unyly.org, pick your client tab (Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor) and press Install — the config is generated automatically, no JSON editing.
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