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NASA MCP Integration for Cursor

Connect NASA to Cursor through the local KosmoKrator MCP gateway with scoped tools, credentials, and write policy.

6 functions 6 read 0 write API key auth
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Connect NASA to Cursor

Expose selected local integrations to Cursor through KosmoKrator without configuring each service as its own MCP server.

Create or update .cursor/mcp.json with a KosmoKrator stdio server entry. The gateway is local, scoped to this integration, and starts with --write=deny so Cursor can inspect read-capable tools without receiving write access by default.

NASA MCP Config for Cursor

Use the same KosmoKrator install and integration credentials that power terminal and headless runs.

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "kosmokrator-nasa": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "kosmo",
      "args": [
        "mcp:serve",
        "--integration=nasa",
        "--write=deny"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Run the Gateway Manually

kosmokrator mcp:serve --integration=nasa --write=deny

Why Use KosmoKrator Here

Scoped tools

Expose only NASA instead of a broad multi-service tool list.

Local credentials

Reuse credentials already configured for the KosmoKrator CLI and Lua runtime.

Write policy

Start read-only, then opt into ask or allow for trusted workspaces.

NASA Tools Visible to Cursor

Cursor sees stable MCP tool names generated from the NASA integration catalog.

MCP toolSource functionTypeDescription
integration__nasa__nasa_get_apod nasa.nasa_get_apod Read Get the NASA Astronomy Picture of the Day (APOD). Returns the daily astronomical image or photo along with an explanation written by a professional astronomer. You can request a specific date or a range of dates.
integration__nasa__nasa_get_asteroid nasa.nasa_get_asteroid Read Get detailed information about a specific Near Earth Object (asteroid) by its NASA ID. Returns orbital data, estimated diameter, close approach history, and hazard assessment.
integration__nasa__nasa_get_asteroids nasa.nasa_get_asteroids Read Get Near Earth Objects (asteroids) for a date range from NASA. Returns a list of asteroids with their estimated diameter, velocity, distance from Earth, and whether they are potentially hazardous.
integration__nasa__nasa_get_current_user nasa.nasa_get_current_user Read Get information about the current NASA API configuration. The NASA API is public and does not require user authentication — this tool returns the API key status and available endpoints.
integration__nasa__nasa_get_mars_rover_photos nasa.nasa_get_mars_rover_photos Read Get photos from NASA Mars rovers (Curiosity, Opportunity, Spirit, Perseverance). Query by sol (Martian day) or Earth date, and optionally filter by camera. Returns photo URLs and metadata.
integration__nasa__nasa_search_images nasa.nasa_search_images Read Search the NASA Image and Video Library for space, astronomy, and mission imagery. Returns image URLs, titles, descriptions, and metadata from NASA's vast collection.

Related NASA Pages

NASA CLIUse direct JSON commands instead of MCP discovery. NASA MCPFull gateway reference and MCP tool names. KosmoKrator for CursorClient-level gateway setup.