SkyFi MCP Server

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for integrating SkyFi satellite imagery capabilities with AI applications.

Overview

This MCP server provides AI applications with access to SkyFi's satellite imagery platform, enabling:

• Satellite Image Search & Ordering: Search and order high-resolution satellite imagery

• Archive Data Access: Access to historical satellite imagery archives

• Real-time Monitoring: Set up monitoring for specific areas of interest

• Multi-source Integration: Integration with OpenStreetMap and weather data

Quick Start

Prerequisites

• Python 3.11+

• SkyFi API credentials

• Optional: OpenWeatherMap API key for weather integration

Installation

# Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/PSkinnerTech/SkyFi-MCP.git
cd SkyFi-MCP

# Install dependencies
pip install -e .

MCP Client Setup

Configure the SkyFi MCP server with your preferred AI development environment:

🖥️ Claude Desktop

Add to your configuration file (~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json on macOS, %APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json on Windows):

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "skyfi": {
      "command": "/path/to/your/project/venv/bin/python",
      "args": ["-m", "mcp_skyfi"],
      "env": {
        "SKYFI_API_KEY": "your-email@example.com:your-api-key-hash",
        "SKYFI_URL": "https://app.skyfi.com/platform-api/pricing"
      },
      "cwd": "/path/to/your/project"
    }
  }
}

⚡ Cursor AI

1. Install the MCP extension in Cursor

2. Add server configuration to your Cursor settings (Cmd/Ctrl + , → Extensions → MCP):

{
  "mcp.servers": {
    "skyfi": {
      "command": "/path/to/your/project/venv/bin/python",
      "args": ["-m", "mcp_skyfi"],
      "cwd": "/path/to/your/project",
      "env": {
        "SKYFI_API_KEY": "your-email@example.com:your-api-key-hash",
        "SKYFI_URL": "https://app.skyfi.com/platform-api/pricing"
      }
    }
  }
}

3. Alternative: Use .cursorrules file in your project root:

{
  "mcp_servers": {
    "skyfi": {
      "command": "python",
      "args": ["-m", "mcp_skyfi"],
      "env": {
        "SKYFI_API_KEY": "your-email@example.com:your-api-key-hash",
        "SKYFI_URL": "https://app.skyfi.com/platform-api/pricing"
      }
    }
  }
}

🏄 Windsurf (Codeium)

1. Open Windsurf Settings (Ctrl/Cmd + ,)

2. Navigate to Extensions → MCP Servers

3. Add New Server with these settings:

{
  "name": "skyfi",
  "command": "/path/to/your/project/venv/bin/python",
  "args": ["-m", "mcp_skyfi"],
  "working_directory": "/path/to/your/project",
  "environment": {
    "SKYFI_API_KEY": "your-email@example.com:your-api-key-hash",
    "SKYFI_URL": "https://app.skyfi.com/platform-api/pricing"
  }
}

Alternative: Project-level configuration (.windsurf/mcp.json):

{
  "servers": {
    "skyfi": {
      "command": "python",
      "args": ["-m", "mcp_skyfi"],
      "env": {
        "SKYFI_API_KEY": "your-email@example.com:your-api-key-hash",
        "SKYFI_URL": "https://app.skyfi.com/platform-api/pricing"
      }
    }
  }
}

📝 VSCode (with MCP Extension)

1. Install the MCP Extension from VSCode Marketplace

2. Add to VSCode settings (Ctrl/Cmd + , → Search "mcp"):

{
  "mcp.servers": {
    "skyfi": {
      "command": "/path/to/your/project/venv/bin/python",
      "args": ["-m", "mcp_skyfi"],
      "cwd": "/path/to/your/project",
      "env": {
        "SKYFI_API_KEY": "your-email@example.com:your-api-key-hash",
        "SKYFI_URL": "https://app.skyfi.com/platform-api/pricing"
      }
    }
  }
}

3. Alternative: Workspace settings (.vscode/settings.json):

{
  "mcp.servers": {
    "skyfi": {
      "command": "python",
      "args": ["-m", "mcp_skyfi"],
      "env": {
        "SKYFI_API_KEY": "your-email@example.com:your-api-key-hash",
        "SKYFI_URL": "https://app.skyfi.com/platform-api/pricing"
      }
    }
  }
}

🔧 Configuration Notes

🚨 Important Path Requirements:

• Full Python Path: Use absolute path to your Python executable (find with which python or where python)

• Working Directory: Must point to the project root where mcp_skyfi module is located

• API Key Format: Must be email:hash format from your SkyFi account

🔍 Finding Your Python Path:

# On macOS/Linux
which python
# Or for virtual environments
which python3

# On Windows
where python
# Or
python -c "import sys; print(sys.executable)"

📦 Virtual Environment Paths:

• Conda: ~/miniconda3/envs/your-env/bin/python

• venv: ./venv/bin/python (macOS/Linux) or .\venv\Scripts\python.exe (Windows)

• Poetry: ~/.cache/pypoetry/virtualenvs/your-project-*/bin/python

🧪 Testing Your Setup

After configuration, test with any of these commands in your AI assistant:

Use the osm_forward_geocode tool to find coordinates for "Empire State Building, New York"

Search for recent satellite images of Central Park using skyfi_archive_search

Get a pricing quote for satellite tasking over downtown Austin, Texas

Expected Result: You should see 21 tools available (13 SkyFi + 8 OSM tools)

Environment Variables

The server supports these environment variables:

These are set in your MCP client configuration (Claude Desktop, etc.) or as system environment variables.

HTTP Transport

python -m mcp_skyfi --transport http --port 8000

Available Tools

The MCP server provides 21 tools across three categories:

🛰️ SkyFi Satellite Imagery Tools (13 tools)

Archive & Search Tools

• skyfi_archive_search - Search satellite imagery archive with geospatial, temporal, and quality filters

• skyfi_archive_details - Get detailed information about a specific archive image including metadata and download options

Ordering Tools

• skyfi_get_tasking_quote - Get detailed pricing quote and feasibility analysis for satellite tasking request (REQUIRED before ordering)

• skyfi_create_archive_order - Create an order for existing archive satellite imagery with delivery options

• skyfi_create_tasking_order - Confirm and create a tasking order using a previously generated quote (requires quote confirmation)

• skyfi_get_order_status - Get current status and progress information for an existing order

Monitoring & Notifications

• skyfi_create_webhook_subscription - Create a webhook subscription for SkyFi notifications and alerts

• skyfi_setup_area_monitoring - Set up automated monitoring for new imagery in a specific area

• skyfi_get_notification_status - Check the status and delivery history of webhook notifications

Pricing & Analysis

• skyfi_calculate_archive_pricing - Calculate pricing for archive satellite imagery orders

• skyfi_estimate_tasking_cost - Estimate costs for new satellite imagery tasking orders

• skyfi_analyze_capture_feasibility - Analyze the feasibility of satellite imagery capture for a specific area and time period

• skyfi_predict_satellite_passes - Predict satellite passes and optimal capture windows for a specific area

🗺️ OpenStreetMap (OSM) Tools (8 tools)

Geocoding Tools

• osm_forward_geocode - Convert address or place name to coordinates using OpenStreetMap geocoding

• osm_reverse_geocode - Convert coordinates to address and location information using OpenStreetMap

• osm_batch_geocode - Geocode multiple addresses or place names in a single request

Search & Discovery

• osm_search_nearby_pois - Search for Points of Interest (POIs) near a specific location

• osm_search_businesses - Search for specific businesses by name or type in a given area

Geometry & Analysis

• osm_generate_aoi - Generate an Area of Interest (AOI) around a location for satellite imagery search

• osm_create_bounding_box - Create a bounding box geometry from a set of coordinate points

• osm_calculate_distance - Calculate distance between two geographic points using various methods

Tool Usage Examples

Example 1: Search for Satellite Images

# Use osm_forward_geocode to get coordinates
geocode_result = osm_forward_geocode(query="Central Park, New York")

# Use skyfi_archive_search to find satellite images
images = skyfi_archive_search(
    geometry=geocode_result.geometry,
    start_date="2024-01-01",
    end_date="2024-12-31",
    cloud_cover_max=20,
    limit=10
)

Example 2: Monitor an Area for New Imagery

# Create an AOI around a location
aoi = osm_generate_aoi(
    center_point=[40.7829, -73.9654],  # Central Park coordinates
    radius_meters=5000
)

# Set up monitoring for the area
monitor = skyfi_setup_area_monitoring(
    geometry=aoi.geometry,
    monitor_name="Central Park Monitoring",
    notification_settings={
        "email": "your-email@example.com",
        "webhook_url": "https://your-app.com/webhook"
    },
    frequency="daily"
)

Example 3: Get Pricing and Place Archive Order

# Calculate pricing for archive images
pricing = skyfi_calculate_archive_pricing(
    image_ids=["img_123", "img_456"],
    processing_level="L1C",
    output_format="GeoTIFF"
)

# Create an order if pricing is acceptable
if pricing.total_cost < 1000:
    order = skyfi_create_archive_order(
        image_ids=["img_123", "img_456"],
        delivery_method="download",
        output_format="GeoTIFF"
    )

Example 4: Two-Step Tasking Order (Quote + Confirmation)

# Step 1: Get detailed pricing quote (MANDATORY)
quote = skyfi_get_tasking_quote(
    geometry='{"type":"Polygon","coordinates":[[[-97.75,30.25],[-97.73,30.25],[-97.73,30.27],[-97.75,30.27],[-97.75,30.25]]]}',
    start_date="2025-02-01",
    end_date="2025-02-15",
    max_cloud_cover=15.0,
    priority="standard"
)

# Review the quote details:
# - Total cost: $120.50 USD
# - Capture probability: 75%
# - Quote expires in 24 hours

# Step 2: Confirm the order (required for security)
if quote.pricing_breakdown.total_cost_usd <= 150:
    order = skyfi_create_tasking_order(
        quote_id=quote.quote_id,
        confirm="yes"  # Explicit confirmation required
    )
    # Order created and payment processed

Integrations

• SkyFi Platform: Primary satellite imagery provider with archive search, ordering, and tasking

• OpenStreetMap: Geographic data, geocoding, and mapping services

• Weather Services: Weather context for imagery analysis (future enhancement)

Authentication

Supports multiple authentication methods:

• API Key (recommended for development)

• OAuth 2.0 (for production deployments)

• Personal Access Tokens (for enterprise)

Architecture

The server follows a layered architecture pattern:

• MCP Transport Layer: Protocol handling (STDIO, HTTP, SSE)

• Service Layer: Business logic for satellite imagery operations

• Data Processing Layer: Model transformation and validation

• Authentication Layer: Multi-method security handling

• Network Layer: HTTP clients and external API management

Documentation

• docs/ - Comprehensive documentation including:

  • docs/ARCHITECTURE.md - System architecture overview

  • docs/OAUTH21_COMPLIANCE.md - OAuth 2.1 implementation details

  • docs/SECURITY_AUDIT_FINAL_REPORT.md - Security audit results

  • docs/MCP-Development-Philosophy.md - Development philosophy

  • docs/PRD/ - Product requirements and development checklists

• tests/ - Comprehensive test suite with unit, integration, and protocol tests

• CLAUDE.md - Claude Code configuration and development instructions

Development

Project Structure

src/mcp_skyfi/
├── __init__.py           # CLI entry point
├── exceptions.py         # Custom exceptions
├── servers/              # Main server implementation
├── skyfi/                # SkyFi service integration
├── models/               # Data models
├── middleware/           # Authentication middleware  
└── utils/                # Utility functions

Testing

# Run all tests
python -m pytest tests/

# Run specific test categories
python -m pytest tests/unit/
python -m pytest tests/integration/
python -m pytest tests/mcp_protocol/

Docker Support

# Build container
docker build -t skyfi-mcp .

# Run with STDIO
docker run -it skyfi-mcp

# Run with HTTP
docker run -p 8000:8000 skyfi-mcp --transport http

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

1. "spawn python ENOENT" Error

Problem: Claude Desktop can't find the Python executable.

Solution: Use the full path to your Python executable in the configuration:

{
  "command": "/Users/your-username/path/to/project/venv/bin/python",
  "cwd": "/Users/your-username/path/to/project"
}

2. "Server disconnected" or JSON Parsing Errors

Problem: Console output interfering with MCP protocol.

Solution: The server automatically suppresses visual output for STDIO transport. If you still see issues, ensure you're using the latest version.

3. "0 tools enabled" in Claude Desktop

Problem: Server startup issues or missing dependencies.

Solution:

1. Test the server directly: python -m mcp_skyfi --config-check

2. Check that all dependencies are installed: pip install -e .

3. Verify your API credentials are correct

4. Authentication Errors

Problem: Invalid API key format or credentials.

Solution:

1. Check your SkyFi account for the correct API key format (email:hash)

2. Ensure the SKYFI_URL points to the correct endpoint

3. Test your credentials with a direct API call

Testing Configuration

You can test your MCP server configuration:

# Validate configuration
python -m mcp_skyfi --config-check

# Test STDIO transport
echo '{"jsonrpc": "2.0", "id": 1, "method": "initialize", "params": {"protocolVersion": "2024-11-05", "capabilities": {}, "clientInfo": {"name": "test", "version": "1.0"}}}' | python -m mcp_skyfi

# Test tool listing
python -c "import asyncio; from mcp_skyfi.servers.main import main_mcp; print('Tools available:', len(main_mcp.list_tools()))"

Debug Mode

Enable debug logging for troubleshooting:

python -m mcp_skyfi --log-level DEBUG --transport stdio

Quick Verification

To verify your MCP server is working correctly:

1. Test server startup:

   python -m mcp_skyfi --config-check

   Should show: ✅ Configuration is valid

2. Test in Claude Desktop: After adding the server to Claude Desktop, try this command in Claude:

   Use the osm_forward_geocode tool to find the coordinates of "Empire State Building, New York"

3. Verify tool count: You should see 21 tools available (13 SkyFi + 8 OSM tools)

Contributing

1. Fork the repository

2. Create a feature branch

3. Make your changes

4. Add tests

5. Submit a pull request

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.

Support

• SkyFi Platform Documentation

• MCP Protocol Specification

• Issue Tracker

Acknowledgments

• SkyFi for providing satellite imagery platform access

• Anthropic for the Model Context Protocol specification

• The MCP community for tools and best practices