Usgs Water MCP Server
by cyanheadsio.github.cyanheads/usgs-water-mcp-serverv0.3.0
Query real-time and historical USGS water data from ~8,000 stream gages and groundwater wells.
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Active6d ago
Install Usgs Water MCP server
Install in Claude Code
claude mcp add usgs-water -- npx -y @cyanheads/usgs-water-mcp-serverInstall in Cursor
{
"mcpServers": {
"usgs-water": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@cyanheads/usgs-water-mcp-server"
]
}
}
}Add to ~/.cursor/mcp.json (global) or .cursor/mcp.json (project).
Install in Claude Desktop
{
"mcpServers": {
"usgs-water": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@cyanheads/usgs-water-mcp-server"
]
}
}
}Settings → Developer → Edit Config (claude_desktop_config.json), then restart.
Install in VS Code
{
"servers": {
"usgs-water": {
"type": "stdio",
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@cyanheads/usgs-water-mcp-server"
]
}
}
}Add to .vscode/mcp.json in your workspace.
Install in Windsurf
{
"mcpServers": {
"usgs-water": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@cyanheads/usgs-water-mcp-server"
]
}
}
}Add to ~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json.
Configuration
| Variable | Required | Secret | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| USGS_USER_AGENT | — | — | Custom User-Agent string for USGS requests (NWIS and the parameter-code catalog). Defaults to a descriptive identifier including the repo URL. |
| USGS_REQUEST_TIMEOUT_MS | — | — | HTTP request timeout in milliseconds for USGS calls (NWIS and the parameter-code catalog). Default: 30000. |
| WATER_DATAFRAME_DROP_ENABLED | — | — | Set to true to make water_dataframe_drop callable — it removes one staged table from a DataCanvas. Off by default, which lists the tool as disabled. Needs CANVAS_PROVIDER_TYPE=duckdb to have anything to drop. |
| MCP_LOG_LEVEL | — | — | Sets the minimum log level for output (e.g., 'debug', 'info', 'warn'). |
| MCP_TRANSPORT_TYPE | — | — | Selects the HTTP transport. |
| MCP_HTTP_HOST | — | — | The hostname for the HTTP server. |
| MCP_HTTP_PORT | — | — | The port to run the HTTP server on. |
| MCP_HTTP_ENDPOINT_PATH | — | — | The endpoint path for the MCP server. |
| MCP_AUTH_MODE | — | — | Authentication mode to use: 'none', 'jwt', or 'oauth'. |
Remote endpoints
- streamable-http
https://usgs-water.caseyjhand.com/mcp
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Active — last maintenance signal 6d ago. The newest of the signals below sets the band.
Last commit (default branch)
2026-10-04 · 6d ago · GitHub
Latest release
2026-10-04 · 6d ago · GitHub · v0.3.0
Package published
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Registry entry updated
2026-10-04 · 6d ago · official registry · v0.3.0
FAQ
›How do I install the Usgs Water MCP server in Claude Code?
Run: claude mcp add usgs-water -- npx -y @cyanheads/usgs-water-mcp-server. For Cursor, VS Code, Claude Desktop and Windsurf, use the install tabs above.
›Does Usgs Water require an API key?
No required environment variables are declared in its published metadata.
›Can I use Usgs Water as a remote (hosted) MCP server?
Yes — it offers both a hosted endpoint and a local stdio package.
›Is Usgs Water in the official MCP registry?
Yes, as io.github.cyanheads/usgs-water-mcp-server.