Copernicus Earth Observation MCP Server
Server Configuration
Describes the environment variables required to run the server.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| COPERNICUS_PASSWORD | Yes | Copernicus Data Space password, required for download operations. | |
| COPERNICUS_USERNAME | Yes | Copernicus Data Space email address, required for download operations. | |
| COPERNICUS_DEBUG_AUTH | No | Enable authentication debugging (e.g., 'true'). | |
| COPERNICUS_TEST_REAL_DOWNLOAD | No | Enable real download tests. |
Instructions
Guidance the server publishes about itself, which clients place ahead of the tool catalog so the model reads it before choosing anything.
This server publishes no instructions, or was last inspected before Glama recorded them.
Capabilities
Features and capabilities supported by this server
Protocol revision2025-11-25
| Capability | Details |
|---|---|
| tasks | {
"list": {},
"cancel": {},
"requests": {
"tools": {
"call": {}
},
"prompts": {
"get": {}
},
"resources": {
"read": {}
}
}
} |
| tools | {
"listChanged": true
} |
| prompts | {
"listChanged": false
} |
| resources | {
"subscribe": false,
"listChanged": false
} |
| experimental | {} |
Tools
Functions exposed to the LLM to take actions
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| search_copernicus_imagesB | Search for Copernicus satellite images for a given region |
| get_image_detailsC | Get comprehensive metadata for a specific satellite image including download URL |
| get_mission_infoC | Get detailed information about Copernicus satellite missions |
| get_recent_imagesC | Get the most recent satellite images for a region |
| check_coverageC | Check satellite image coverage for a region over time |
| download_imageA | Download a Copernicus satellite image by ID. Requires COPERNICUS_USERNAME and COPERNICUS_PASSWORD environment variables. WARNING: Full product downloads can take hours. Use download_type='quicklook' for testing. |
| batch_download_imagesA | Download multiple Copernicus satellite images concurrently. Requires authentication. WARNING: Full product batch downloads can take HOURS. Use download_type='quicklook' for testing. |
| check_download_availabilityC | Check if Copernicus satellite images are available for download |
| get_product_download_linksB | Get all available download links for a Copernicus satellite image |
| list_downloaded_filesC | List downloaded Copernicus satellite image files |
| cleanup_downloadsC | Clean up downloaded files based on criteria |
| get_download_statisticsB | Get statistics about downloaded Copernicus satellite images |
| search_and_downloadA | Search for Copernicus satellite images and download the best match. WARNING: Full product downloads can take HOURS. Use download_type='quicklook' for testing. |
Prompts
Interactive templates invoked by user choice
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
No prompts | |
Resources
Contextual data attached and managed by the client
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
No resources | |
TDQS
Scored across 13 tools
Most tools have distinct purposes, but there is significant overlap between search_copernicus_images and search_and_download, and between download_image and batch_download_images, which could cause confusion. However, descriptions clarify differences like batch vs. single downloads.
All tool names follow a consistent snake_case pattern with clear verb_noun structures (e.g., check_coverage, download_image, get_image_details). There are no deviations in naming conventions.
With 13 tools, the count is well-scoped for an Earth observation server, covering search, download, metadata, and file management without being overwhelming. Each tool serves a specific role in the workflow.
The toolset provides comprehensive coverage for satellite image workflows, including search, download, metadata retrieval, and file management. Minor gaps might include advanced filtering or real-time monitoring, but core operations are well-covered.