Plantnet Mcp

Name: Plantnet Mcp
Author: OrHavraPerry

@OrHavraPerry

About Plantnet Mcp

Identify plants from photos using the Pl@ntNet API. Returns ranked species matches with confidence scores, scientific/common names, and taxonomic data. 3 tools: identify_plant, list_projects, check_quota.

#plantnet #plant-identification #nature #biology #api

Basic information

Config

Add this server to your MCP-compatible client using the configuration below.

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "plantnet": {
      "command": "node",
      "args": [
        "src/index.js"
      ],
      "env": {
        "PLANTNET_API_KEY": "<YOUR_TOKEN>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Tools

No tools detected

We auto-extract tools from the README. The maintainer can list them under a ## Tools heading to populate this section.

Overview

What is Plantnet Mcp?

Plantnet Mcp is an MCP server that connects Claude to the Pl@ntNet plant identification API, enabling plant species identification from photos. It is designed for developers and botanists who want to integrate plant identification into Claude-powered workflows.

How to use Plantnet Mcp?

Install by cloning the repository and running npm install && npm run build. Then add the server to your Claude Desktop configuration with a free Pl@ntNet API key obtained from my.plantnet.org. Tools are invoked via Claude's chat interface.

Key features of Plantnet Mcp

Identify plants by submitting 1–5 photo URLs
Returns ranked species with confidence scores
Provides scientific/common names and taxonomic data
Lists regional flora databases for location-specific identification
Checks daily API usage (free tier: 500 identifications/day)

Use cases of Plantnet Mcp

Identify an unknown plant from photos during a nature walk
Integrate plant identification into a gardening or landscaping chatbot
Automate species verification for botanical research data entry
Provide instant common and scientific names for educational apps

FAQ from Plantnet Mcp

What is the free tier API limit?

The free tier allows 500 identifications per day.

What are the system requirements?

Node.js v18 or later is required.

How do I get an API key?

Does the server store any plant photos?

No. Plant photos are submitted as URLs and processed by the Pl@ntNet API; the server does not store them.

Which transports or authentication methods are supported?

The server uses standard MCP transport via the Claude Desktop configuration, requiring only the API key in the environment variables.

Comments

More Other MCP servers

🚀 Model Context Protocol (MCP) Curriculum for Beginners

microsoft

This open-source curriculum introduces the fundamentals of Model Context Protocol (MCP) through real-world, cross-language examples in .NET, Java, TypeScript, JavaScript, Rust and Python. Designed for developers, it focuses on practical techniques for building modular, scalable,

16.7K