So a query like “What satellite image data is available to monitor deforestation?” enough to get precise results immediately, including descriptions and data previews. The MCP server acts as an intelligent intermediary that searches the entire catalog, inspects metadata, and even randomly checks file contents to assess suitability for a project.
Germany is also already well represented in this ecosystem. Organizations such as Audi AG, the Helmholtz Center Hereon and the Max Planck Campus Tübingen already provide data sets.
Usage scenarios
A crucial aspect of the initiative is the open source idea. The MCP server is freely available on GitHub under the Apache 2.0 license. This means that researchers worldwide – regardless of the size or financial resources of their institution – have access to the same powerful tools as elite universities.
