Summary
Pulls real-time air quality data from the EPA's official AirNow API. You get one tool, current_by_location, which returns the latest observed AQI reading from the nearest monitoring station to any lat/lon coordinate you provide. The server runs through Pipeworx's hosted gateway, so there's no local setup or API key management. Useful when you're building location-aware apps that need to surface air quality conditions, check pollution levels before outdoor activities, or integrate AQI thresholds into health or travel recommendations. The API key is free and included. If you need broader access to weather, environmental, or geospatial data, the same gateway offers 250+ other sources under one connection.
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mcp-airnow
EPA AirNow MCP — official US real-time AQI + forecast (free key)
Part of Pipeworx — an MCP gateway connecting AI agents to 673+ live data sources.
Tools
| Tool | Description |
|---|---|
current_by_location | Latest observed AQI for the AirNow station nearest a lat/lon. |
Quick Start
Add to your MCP client (Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf, etc.):
{
"mcpServers": {
"airnow": {
"url": "https://gateway.pipeworx.io/airnow/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 Airnow data" })
The gateway picks the right tool and fills the arguments automatically.
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License
MIT
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Keep your Mac awake while Claude Code and 40+ AI agents run. Sleeps when they're idle.
One time payment $9 →Integrate web data into your AI product. One API to scrape website & brand data.
Get API Key Now →Agent, run crypto. Access onchain data & trade routes via 1inch.
Install now →On Capafy, your Skill runs online 24/7 as an agent product, and you get paid every time someone uses it.
Start earning →