Axion Planetary MCP

<div align="center"> # 🌍 Axion Planetary MCP (Building an MCP Client as well due to schema errors with clients) ## *The Foundation for Democratizing Geospatial AI Agents* [](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cd8twnn6en8) *Click the image above to watch the demo video* <img src="https://img.shields.io/npm/v/axion-planetary-mcp?style=for-the-badge&color=blue" alt="npm version" /> <img src="https://img.shields.io/npm/dm/axion-planetary-mcp?style=for-the-badge&color=green" alt="downloads" /> <img src="https://img.shields.io/github/license/Dhenenjay/axion-planetary-mcp?style=for-the-badge&color=orange" alt="license" /> <img src="https://img.shields.io/badge/MCP-Compatible-purple?style=for-the-badge" alt="mcp compatible" /> <img src="https://img.shields.io/badge/Earth%20Engine-Powered-green?style=for-the-badge" alt="earth engine" /> ### 🚀 **Making Earth Observation as Easy as Having a Conversation** **From PhD-level complexity to natural language queries in one install** *"Show me crop health in Iowa"* • *"Analyze wildfire risk in California"* • *"Track deforestation in Amazon"* [🎯 The Revolution](#-the-geospatial-ai-revolution) • [⚡ Quick Start](#-installation) • [🌟 What's Possible](#-what-becomes-possible) • [🛠️ Setup](#-google-earth-engine-setup-required) </div> --- ## ⚡ Hosted Version (1 min setup!) (Note: The MCP Client may show some errors, but that's just internal validation failure by the client, so everything will work nonetheless) **Want to start using Earth Engine immediately without any server setup?** Use the hosted version through **axion-mcp-bridge**! ### 🚀 Quick Start - Zero Configuration 1. **Install the bridge globally:** ```bash npm install -g axion-mcp-bridge ``` 2. **Add to your MCP client configuration:** **For Claude Desktop (Windows):** ```json { "mcpServers": { "axion-mcp": { "command": "node", "args": [ "C:\\Users\\YourUsername\\AppData\\Roaming\\npm\\node_modules\\axion-mcp-bridge\\bridge.js" ] } } } ``` **For Mac/Linux:** ```json { "mcpServers": { "axion-mcp": { "command": "node", "args": [ "/usr/local/lib/node_modules/axion-mcp-bridge/bridge.js" ] } } } ``` To find your exact path, run: `npm root -g` and add `/axion-mcp-bridge/bridge.js` **That's it!** No environment variables, no credentials setup, no server to run. The bridge handles everything. 3. **Restart Claude Desktop** and start using Earth Engine! ### ✨ Why Use the Hosted Version? - **🚀 1-minute setup** - Just install and add config - **☁️ No server management** - Everything runs in the cloud - **🔒 No credentials needed** - Secure proxy handles authentication - **⚡ Always up-to-date** - Latest features automatically - **🌍 Full Earth Engine access** - All satellite data and tools available - **💻 Zero maintenance** - No processes to manage ### 📦 More Details - **NPM Package**: [axion-mcp-bridge](https://www.npmjs.com/package/axion-mcp-bridge) - **Server Status**: Always online at `https://axion-mcp.onrender.com` - **No Google Cloud setup required** - We handle the authentication - **Works with any MCP client** - Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, etc. ### 🎯 Try It Now! Once configured, just ask: - "Show me vegetation health in California" - "Create a water map of the Nile River" - "Analyze urban growth in Tokyo" - "Monitor deforestation in the Amazon" --- ## 🎯 The Geospatial AI Revolution **We are witnessing the "iPhone moment" for Earth observation.** Just like the iPhone made computing accessible to everyone, Axion Planetary MCP makes petabytes of satellite data accessible through simple conversation. ### 🔥 The Paradigm Shift **Before:** Building geospatial AI required PhD expertise, months of setup, complex APIs, and massive infrastructure. **Now:** Anyone can build sophisticated Earth observation AI agents with natural language and one command: `npm install` ``` Traditional Path: 1 Expert → 1 Year → 1 Specialized Tool Our Path: 1 Person → 1 Hour → Unlimited Possibilities ``` ### ⚡ What Makes This Revolutionary **Axion Planetary MCP** is the **missing bridge** between AI assistants and Earth observation capabilities. It transforms any MCP-compatible client (Claude Desktop, Cline, etc.) into a geospatial intelligence powerhouse with access to Google Earth Engine's massive satellite data catalog. ## 🌟 What Becomes Possible ### 👥 **Who Can Now Build Geospatial AI Agents:** | **Before Axion** ❌ | **After Axion** ✅ | |--------------------|-----------------| | PhD researchers with GEE expertise | **Farmers**: "Monitor my fields for crop health" | | Large corporations with dedicated teams | **City Planners**: "Track urban expansion patterns" | | Government agencies with massive budgets | **NGOs**: "Monitor deforestation in real-time" | | Tech giants with infrastructure | **Students**: "Study climate change impacts" | | | **Small Businesses**: "Analyze supply chain risks" | | | **Anyone**: Who can install npm and talk to AI | ### 🚀 **Real-World Transformations** #### **Precision Agriculture Revolution** 🌾 ``` Farmer: "Create an AI agent that monitors my 500-acre farm" Result: Daily crop health reports, irrigation optimization, pest detection, yield predictions, market timing ``` #### **Disaster Response at Scale** 🔥 ``` Emergency Manager: "Build an agent for wildfire response" Result: Real-time fire spread prediction, evacuation routing, resource allocation, damage assessment, recovery planning ``` #### **Climate Action Acceleration** 🌳 ``` NGO: "Monitor carbon sequestration in our forest projects" Result: Automated forest health monitoring, carbon calculations, impact reporting, donor updates, policy recommendations ``` ### 🌟 Core Capabilities | Feature | Description | |---------|-------------| | **🛫 Satellite Data Access** | Direct access to Landsat, Sentinel, MODIS, and 100+ other satellite datasets | | **📆 30+ Analysis Tools** | NDVI, water stress, urban expansion, disaster monitoring, and more | | **🗺️ Interactive Maps** | Generate web-based interactive maps with your analysis results | | **🤖 5 Pre-trained Models** | Wildfire risk, flood prediction, agriculture health, deforestation, water quality | | **🌾 Smart Crop Classification** | ML-powered crop identification with automatic urban/water/vegetation detection | | **⚡ Real-time Processing** | Process live satellite data on-demand | | **📦 Export Capabilities** | Export results as GeoTIFF, create animations, generate reports | ## 🏝️ The Foundation Architecture ### 🎆 **Why This is the Perfect Foundation** We've built the **"LEGO blocks"** of geospatial AI that anyone can combine: ``` ┌─────────────────────────────────┐ │ Future AI Agents │ ├─────────────────────────────────┤ │ Agriculture AI | Urban Planning│ │ Disaster Mgmt | Climate Science│ │ Conservation | Supply Chain │ └────────────────┬────────────────┘ │ MCP Protocol (Standardized) ▼ ┌─────────────────────────────────┐ │ Your Foundation Layer │ │ • Earth Engine Integration │ │ • Pre-built Models │ │ • Interactive Visualization │ │ • Authentication Handling │ └─────────────────────────────────┘ ``` **Core Building Blocks:** - 🛫 **Data Access**: 100+ satellite datasets - 🔬 **Analysis Tools**: NDVI, change detection, classification - 🗺️ **Visualization**: Interactive maps, animations - 🤖 **Pre-trained Models**: Wildfire, flood, agriculture, deforestation - 📆 **Export Capabilities**: GeoTIFF, reports, APIs ### 🌊 **The Network Effect** Once this gains traction, it creates a **virtuous cycle**: 1. **More Users** → More use cases discovered 2. **More Use Cases** → More specialized models needed 3. **More Models** → More valuable to new users 4. **More Value** → Attracts more developers 5. **Better Tools** → Attracts more users **Result**: Geospatial AI becomes as common as web development 🌍 --- ## 📋 Prerequisites **Ready to be part of the revolution?** Ensure you have: - ✅ **Node.js 18+** installed ([Download here](https://nodejs.org/)) - ✅ **Google Cloud Account** (free tier works) - ✅ **MCP-compatible Client** (Claude Desktop, Cline, etc.) - ✅ **4GB RAM** minimum (8GB recommended) - ✅ **2GB free disk space** ## 📦 Local Installation (Self-Hosted Setup) **Want to run your own server locally?** Follow these steps to set up the full package: ### Option 1: Global Installation (Recommended) Install globally to use the `axion-mcp` CLI command from anywhere: ```bash npm install -g axion-planetary-mcp@latest ``` Or with yarn: ```bash yarn global add axion-planetary-mcp@latest ``` ### Option 2: Local Installation For project-specific installation: ```bash npm install axion-planetary-mcp@latest ``` ### Verify Installation After installation, verify it worked: ```bash # For global installation axion-mcp --version # Check where it's installed npm list -g axion-planetary-mcp ``` ### Update to Latest Version ```bash npm update -g axion-planetary-mcp ``` ## 🔑 Google Earth Engine Setup (REQUIRED) ### Step 1: Create Google Cloud Project 1. Go to [Google Cloud Console](https://console.cloud.google.com/) 2. Click **"Create Project"** or select existing project 3. Give it a name (e.g., "earth-engine-mcp") 4. Note your **Project ID** - you'll need this ### Step 2: Enable Required APIs In your Google Cloud project, enable these APIs: 1. Go to **APIs & Services** → **Enable APIs and Services** 2. Search and enable: - ✅ **Earth Engine API** (CRITICAL!) - ✅ **Cloud Storage API** (for exports) - ✅ **Cloud Resource Manager API** ### Step 3: Create Service Account 1. Go to **IAM & Admin** → **Service Accounts** 2. Click **"+ CREATE SERVICE ACCOUNT"** 3. Fill in: - **Name**: `earth-engine-sa` - **ID**: (auto-generated) - **Description**: "Service account for Earth Engine MCP" 4. Click **"CREATE AND CONTINUE"** ### Step 4: Assign IAM Roles Add these EXACT roles to your service account: | Role | Why It's Needed | |------|-----------------| | **Earth Engine Resource Admin (Beta)** | Full access to Earth Engine resources | | **Earth Engine Resource Viewer (Beta)** | Read access to Earth Engine datasets | | **Service Usage Consumer** | Use Google Cloud services | | **Storage Admin** | Manage exports to Cloud Storage | | **Storage Object Creator** | Create export files | **How to add roles:** 1. In the "Grant this service account access" section 2. Click **"Add Role"** 3. Search for each role above and add it 4. Click **"CONTINUE"** then **"DONE"** ### Step 5: Generate JSON Key 1. Click on your newly created service account 2. Go to **"Keys"** tab 3. Click **"ADD KEY"** → **"Create new key"** 4. Choose **JSON** format 5. Click **"CREATE"** - file downloads automatically 6. **SAVE THIS FILE SECURELY!** You'll need it for authentication ### Step 6: Register for Earth Engine 1. Go to [Earth Engine Sign Up](https://signup.earthengine.google.com/) 2. Select **"Use with a Cloud Project"** 3. Enter your **Project ID** from Step 1 4. Complete the registration ### Step 7: Register Your Service Account with Earth Engine **CRITICAL STEP**: Your service account must be registered with Earth Engine to access data! 1. Go to [Earth Engine Service Accounts](https://code.earthengine.google.com/register) 2. Click **"Register a service account"** 3. Enter your service account email (format: `earth-engine-sa@YOUR-PROJECT-ID.iam.gserviceaccount.com`) 4. Click **"Register"** 5. Wait for confirmation (usually instant) **To find your service account email:** - Go to [Google Cloud Console](https://console.cloud.google.com/) - Navigate to **IAM & Admin** → **Service Accounts** - Copy the email address of your `earth-engine-sa` account ### Step 8: Save Credentials Save your JSON key file to one of these locations: **Windows:** ```powershell # Create directory if it doesn't exist New-Item -ItemType Directory -Force -Path "$env:USERPROFILE\.config\earthengine" # Copy your key file there Copy-Item "C:\Downloads\your-key-file.json" "$env:USERPROFILE\.config\earthengine\credentials.json" ``` **Mac/Linux:** ```bash # Create directory if it doesn't exist mkdir -p ~/.config/earthengine # Copy your key file there cp ~/Downloads/your-key-file.json ~/.config/earthengine/credentials.json ``` **Alternative:** Set environment variable ```bash # Windows set GOOGLE_APPLICATION_CREDENTIALS=C:\path\to\your\credentials.json # Mac/Linux export GOOGLE_APPLICATION_CREDENTIALS=/path/to/your/credentials.json ``` ## 🚀 Complete Setup Guide ### 1️⃣ Run Setup Wizard After installing the package, run: ```bash axion-mcp ``` This wizard will: - ✅ Check your Earth Engine credentials - ✅ Generate MCP configuration - ✅ Provide exact setup instructions ### 2️⃣ Start the Next.js Backend (CRITICAL!) The MCP server requires a Next.js backend to be running. **Open a NEW terminal window** and run: ```bash # Navigate to the package directory (path shown by setup wizard) # Windows example: cd C:\Users\[YourUsername]\AppData\Roaming\npm\node_modules\axion-planetary-mcp # Mac example: cd /usr/local/lib/node_modules/axion-planetary-mcp # Start the server npm run start:next ``` You should see: ``` ▲ Next.js 15.2.4 - Local: http://localhost:3000 ✓ Ready ``` **⚠️ IMPORTANT: Keep this terminal window open while using the MCP client!** ### 3️⃣ Configure Your MCP Client The setup wizard shows you a JSON configuration. Add it to your MCP client's config file: **Claude Desktop Config Locations:** | OS | Config File Location | |----|---------------------| | **Windows** | `%APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json` | | **Mac** | `~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json` | | **Linux** | `~/.config/claude/claude_desktop_config.json` | **Example Configuration:** ```json { "mcpServers": { "axion-planetary": { "command": "node", "args": ["C:/Users/YourName/.../axion-planetary-mcp/mcp-sse-complete.cjs"], "env": { "GOOGLE_APPLICATION_CREDENTIALS": "C:/Users/YourName/.config/earthengine/credentials.json" } } } } ``` ### 4️⃣ Restart Your MCP Client Completely quit and restart your MCP client to load the new configuration. ### 5️⃣ Test It! Ask your MCP client: - "Show me current NDVI for California farmland" - "Create a crop classification map for Iowa" - "Analyze urban heat islands in Los Angeles" ## ✨ Features ### 🛠️ Core Tools #### 1. **Data Discovery & Access** (`earth_engine_data`) - Search satellite datasets - Filter by date, location, cloud cover - Access dataset metadata - Get region boundaries #### 2. **Processing & Analysis** (`earth_engine_process`) - Calculate vegetation indices (NDVI, EVI, SAVI, etc.) - Create cloud-free composites - Perform terrain analysis - Generate statistics and time series #### 3. **Export & Visualization** (`earth_engine_export`) - Export to GeoTIFF format - Generate thumbnails - Create map tiles - Track export status #### 4. **Interactive Maps** (`earth_engine_map`) - Create web-based interactive maps - Visualize large regions - Multiple layer support - Share results via URL #### 5. **System Operations** (`earth_engine_system`) - Check authentication status - Execute custom Earth Engine code - Monitor system health ### 🤖 Pre-trained Models | Model | Use Case | Example | |-------|----------|---------| | **🔥 Wildfire Risk** | Assess fire danger zones | "Analyze wildfire risk in California" | | **💧 Flood Prediction** | Identify flood-prone areas | "Show flood risk for Houston" | | **🌾 Agriculture Health** | Monitor crop conditions | "Check crop health in Iowa farmland" | | **🌲 Deforestation** | Detect forest loss | "Monitor Amazon deforestation since 2020" | | **🏊 Water Quality** | Analyze water bodies | "Assess water quality in Lake Tahoe" | ### 🌾 Advanced Crop Classification The crop classification tool includes: - **Automatic augmentation** with urban, water, and vegetation classes - **Pre-configured training data** for major US states - **Multiple classifiers**: Random Forest, SVM, CART, Naive Bayes - **Interactive result maps** Supported regions with built-in training data: - Iowa (corn, soybean) - California (almonds, grapes, citrus, rice) - Texas (cotton, wheat, sorghum) - Kansas (wheat, corn, sorghum, soybean) - Nebraska (corn, soybean, wheat) - Illinois (corn, soybean, wheat) ## 📚 The Magic: Natural Language → Earth Intelligence **Just talk to your AI assistant like you would a geospatial expert:** ### 🌾 **Agriculture & Food Security** > *"How healthy are the crops in Iowa this season?"* > > *"Which fields in Nebraska need irrigation most urgently?"* > > *"Create a crop classification map showing corn vs soybean distribution"* > > *"Predict wheat yields for Kansas based on current conditions"* ### 🔥 **Disaster Response & Climate** > *"Show me wildfire risk zones in California with evacuation routes"* > > *"Track the flood extent after Hurricane Ian in real-time"* > > *"Which areas of Texas are most vulnerable to drought?"* > > *"Monitor deforestation in the Amazon and calculate carbon impact"* ### 🏢 **Urban Planning & Development** > *"How fast is Phoenix expanding and where should we plan infrastructure?"* > > *"Identify urban heat islands in New York City for cooling strategies"* > > *"Track construction progress in Austin's development zones"* > > *"Analyze land use changes in Seattle over the past 5 years"* ### 💧 **Water Resources & Environment** > *"How are Lake Mead's water levels changing over time?"* > > *"Detect harmful algae blooms in the Great Lakes system"* > > *"Monitor coastal erosion patterns in Miami Beach"* > > *"Assess water quality in Lake Tahoe using satellite data"* ### 🌍 **Conservation & Research** > *"Create a time-lapse animation of Las Vegas urban growth since 2000"* > > *"Export detailed NDVI analysis for my research area as GeoTIFF"* > > *"Generate false color imagery highlighting vegetation stress patterns"* > > *"Calculate forest carbon sequestration in protected areas"* ### ✨ **The Result**: Instant expert-level geospatial analysis with interactive maps, detailed reports, and actionable insights. --- ## 🚀 **Ready to Build the Future?** **Every revolution starts with early adopters.** The farmers who first used tractors. The businesses that first went online. The developers who first embraced cloud computing. **Now it's your turn to be part of the geospatial AI revolution.** ### 🌟 **Why Start Now?** - ⏰ **Perfect Timing**: AI + Earth observation converging at exactly the right moment - 🌍 **Urgent Need**: Climate change, food security, and disasters require immediate action - 📈 **First-Mover Advantage**: Build expertise while the field is still emerging - 🤝 **Growing Community**: Join thousands already exploring new possibilities - ✅ **Proven Foundation**: Built on Google Earth Engine's enterprise-grade infrastructure **The question isn't whether geospatial AI will transform every industry—it's whether you'll be leading that transformation or watching from the sidelines.** --- ## 🎓 Technical Architecture (For the Curious) ``` ┌─────────────────┐ │ MCP Client │ (Claude Desktop, Cline, etc.) └────────┬────────┘ │ stdio/JSON-RPC ▼ ┌─────────────────┐ │ MCP SSE Bridge │ (mcp-sse-complete.cjs) └────────┬────────┘ │ HTTP/SSE ▼ ┌─────────────────┐ │ Next.js API │ (localhost:3000/api/mcp/sse) └────────┬────────┘ │ ▼ ┌─────────────────┐ │ Earth Engine │ (Processing & Analysis) └─────────────────┘ ``` The system uses a bridge architecture where: 1. MCP client communicates via stdio/JSON-RPC 2. Bridge converts to HTTP/Server-Sent Events 3. Next.js backend handles Earth Engine operations 4. Results flow back through the same pipeline ## 🔧 Troubleshooting ### "MCP server not responding" **Solution:** 1. ✅ Ensure Next.js server is running in separate terminal 2. ✅ Check http://localhost:3000 is accessible 3. ✅ Restart your MCP client 4. ✅ Verify config file path uses forward slashes (/) ### "Earth Engine authentication failed" **Solution:** 1. ✅ Verify credentials.json exists and is valid JSON 2. ✅ Confirm all 5 IAM roles are assigned to service account 3. ✅ Check Earth Engine API is enabled in Google Cloud 4. ✅ Ensure you've registered for Earth Engine with your project 5. ✅ **CRITICAL**: Verify service account is registered at https://code.earthengine.google.com/register ### "Request failed" errors **Solution:** 1. ✅ Next.js server MUST be running (npm run start:next) 2. ✅ Port 3000 must be free 3. ✅ Check Windows Firewall isn't blocking port 3000 ### Maps not displaying **Solution:** 1. ✅ Explicitly request map creation: "create a map showing..." 2. ✅ Visit http://localhost:3000 to verify server is running 3. ✅ Check browser console for errors ### Port 3000 already in use **Solution:** ```bash # Use different port $env:PORT=3001; npm run start:next # Windows PORT=3001 npm run start:next # Mac/Linux ``` ### Installation issues **Solution:** 1. ✅ Use Node.js 18 or higher: `node --version` 2. ✅ Clear npm cache: `npm cache clean --force` 3. ✅ Run as Administrator (Windows) 4. ✅ Try without `-g`: `npm install axion-planetary-mcp` ## 🌟 Pro Tips ### Optimize Performance - Use `scale` parameter for faster processing (higher number = lower resolution) - Filter by cloud cover for cleaner imagery - Specify date ranges to limit data processing ### Better Results - Request "cloud-free composite" for clearer images - Use "median composite" to reduce noise - Add "with interactive map" to get visual results ### Advanced Features - Chain operations: "Calculate NDVI, then create a map" - Export results: "Export the analysis as GeoTIFF" - Time series: "Show monthly changes over 2024" ## 📊 Available Datasets Popular datasets you can access: | Dataset | Description | Best For | |---------|-------------|----------| | **Sentinel-2** | 10m resolution, 5-day revisit | Detailed land analysis | | **Landsat 8/9** | 30m resolution, 16-day revisit | Long-term monitoring | | **MODIS** | Daily imagery, 250m-1km resolution | Large area analysis | | **Sentinel-1** | Radar imagery, works through clouds | Flood detection | | **NAIP** | 1m resolution aerial imagery (US only) | High-detail mapping | ## 📈 Performance & Limits - **Processing Scale**: 10m to 1000m resolution - **Region Size**: Best for areas under 10,000 km² - **Time Range**: Data from 1972 to present - **Export Size**: Up to 10GB per file - **Rate Limits**: Respects Earth Engine quotas ## 🤝 Contributing We welcome contributions! Please feel free to: - Report bugs via [GitHub Issues](https://github.com/Dhenenjay/axion-planetary-mcp/issues) - Submit pull requests - Suggest new features - Improve documentation ## 📄 License MIT License - feel free to use in your projects! ## 💬 Support - **GitHub Issues**: [Report bugs or request features](https://github.com/Dhenenjay/axion-planetary-mcp/issues) - **Discussions**: [Ask questions and share tips](https://github.com/Dhenenjay/axion-planetary-mcp/discussions) - **Documentation**: [Wiki and guides](https://github.com/Dhenenjay/axion-planetary-mcp/wiki) ## 🙏 Acknowledgments - Google Earth Engine team for the amazing platform - Anthropic for the MCP protocol - The open-source geospatial community - All contributors and users --- <div align="center"> ## 🎆 **The Future is Now** **This isn't just a tool—it's the foundation of a revolution.** We're democratizing Earth observation, making geospatial intelligence as accessible as sending a text message. **Join the thousands already building the future of geospatial AI.** ### 🌍 What Will You Build? 🌾 **Agricultural AI that saves crops?** • 🔥 **Wildfire prediction that saves lives?** • 🌳 **Forest monitoring that fights climate change?** --- **The Earth is waiting. The tools are ready. The only question is: what will you discover?** *From PhD-level complexity to conversational simplicity in one command* ✨ **Built with ❤️ to accelerate humanity's response to our biggest challenges** </div>