SkyFi Tools Overview

SkyFi MCP Server provides 13 specialized tools for accessing satellite imagery and geospatial intelligence through the SkyFi platform.

What is SkyFi?

SkyFi is a satellite imagery platform that provides on-demand access to high-resolution satellite imagery from multiple satellite constellations. The platform offers both archive imagery (historical captures) and tasking capabilities (commissioning new captures).

Key Capabilities

• Multi-Satellite Access - Access to diverse satellite constellations
• On-Demand Tasking - Commission new satellite captures
• Archive Search - Explore historical imagery database
• Real-Time Monitoring - Set up area surveillance
• Transparent Pricing - Clear cost structure and estimates

SkyFi Tools Categories

Archive & Search Tools (2 tools)

Access and explore SkyFi's comprehensive archive of satellite imagery.

Tool	Description	Primary Use
skyfi_archive_search	Search imagery archive with filters	Find existing satellite images
skyfi_archive_details	Get detailed image information	View metadata and download options

Common Use Cases:

• Historical analysis and research
• Finding existing imagery for your area of interest
• Comparing imagery across different time periods
• Accessing high-resolution archive data

Ordering Tools (4 tools)

Create and manage orders for both archive and new satellite imagery.

Tool	Description	Primary Use
skyfi_get_tasking_quote	Get pricing quote for new imagery	Required before ordering new captures
skyfi_create_archive_order	Order existing archive imagery	Purchase and download historical images
skyfi_create_tasking_order	Order new satellite captures	Commission new imagery
skyfi_get_order_status	Track order progress	Monitor order fulfillment

Ordering Workflow:

graph TB
    A[Search Archive] --> B{Found Suitable Imagery?}
    B -->|Yes| C[skyfi_create_archive_order]
    B -->|No| D[skyfi_get_tasking_quote]
    D --> E[Review Quote]
    E --> F[skyfi_create_tasking_order]
    C --> G[skyfi_get_order_status]
    F --> G[skyfi_get_order_status]

Monitoring & Notifications (3 tools)

Set up automated monitoring and notifications for areas of interest.

Tool	Description	Primary Use
skyfi_create_webhook_subscription	Create notification webhooks	Get real-time alerts
skyfi_setup_area_monitoring	Monitor specific areas	Automated area surveillance
skyfi_get_notification_status	Check notification delivery	Verify webhook status

Monitoring Workflow:

graph LR
    A[Define Area] --> B[skyfi_setup_area_monitoring]
    B --> C[skyfi_create_webhook_subscription]
    C --> D[Receive Notifications]
    D --> E[skyfi_get_notification_status]

Pricing & Analysis (4 tools)

Calculate costs, analyze feasibility, and plan optimal capture timing.

Tool	Description	Primary Use
skyfi_calculate_archive_pricing	Calculate archive imagery costs	Budget for historical imagery
skyfi_estimate_tasking_cost	Estimate new imagery costs	Plan new capture budgets
skyfi_analyze_capture_feasibility	Analyze capture potential	Assess imagery capture viability
skyfi_predict_satellite_passes	Predict optimal capture windows	Plan timing for new captures

Planning Workflow:

graph TB
    A[Define Requirements] --> B[skyfi_analyze_capture_feasibility]
    B --> C{Feasible?}
    C -->|Yes| D[skyfi_predict_satellite_passes]
    C -->|No| E[Adjust Requirements]
    E --> B
    D --> F[skyfi_estimate_tasking_cost]
    F --> G[Plan Budget]

Common SkyFi Workflows

1. Research & Analysis Workflow

Scenario: Academic research requiring historical satellite imagery

1. Use OSM tools to geocode your study area
2. skyfi_archive_search → Find historical imagery
3. skyfi_archive_details → Review metadata and quality
4. skyfi_calculate_archive_pricing → Check budget
5. skyfi_create_archive_order → Purchase imagery
6. skyfi_get_order_status → Track delivery

2. Monitoring & Surveillance Workflow

Scenario: Continuous monitoring of infrastructure or environmental changes

1. Define area of interest with OSM tools
2. skyfi_setup_area_monitoring → Enable automated monitoring
3. skyfi_create_webhook_subscription → Set up notifications
4. skyfi_predict_satellite_passes → Plan optimal timing
5. skyfi_get_notification_status → Verify monitoring status

3. Commercial Intelligence Workflow

Scenario: Business intelligence requiring new satellite captures

1. Define target area and requirements
2. skyfi_analyze_capture_feasibility → Assess viability
3. skyfi_predict_satellite_passes → Find optimal windows
4. skyfi_get_tasking_quote → Get accurate pricing
5. skyfi_create_tasking_order → Commission capture
6. skyfi_get_order_status → Track progress

SkyFi Authentication

API Key Format

SkyFi tools require authentication in the format:

SKYFI_API_KEY=your-email@example.com:your-api-key-hash

Platform URL

SKYFI_URL=https://app.skyfi.com/platform-api/pricing

Additional Configuration

# Optional: Weather integration
OPENWEATHER_API_KEY=your-weather-api-key

# Optional: Logging and performance
MCP_LOG_LEVEL=INFO
MCP_TIMEOUT=30

SkyFi Tool Categories by Use Case

Archive & Historical

Working with existing satellite imagery:

Primary Tools:

• skyfi_archive_search - Find existing imagery
• skyfi_archive_details - Get detailed metadata
• skyfi_calculate_archive_pricing - Calculate costs
• skyfi_create_archive_order - Purchase imagery

Best For:

• Historical analysis and research
• Cost-effective imagery access
• Quick data acquisition
• Comparative studies across time periods

New Imagery & Tasking

Commissioning new satellite captures:

Primary Tools:

• skyfi_analyze_capture_feasibility - Check viability
• skyfi_predict_satellite_passes - Plan timing
• skyfi_get_tasking_quote - Get pricing
• skyfi_create_tasking_order - Commission capture

Best For:

• Current/recent imagery needs
• Specific capture requirements
• High-priority time-sensitive projects
• Custom imagery specifications

Monitoring & Alerts

Ongoing area surveillance:

Primary Tools:

• skyfi_setup_area_monitoring - Enable monitoring
• skyfi_create_webhook_subscription - Set notifications
• skyfi_get_notification_status - Check status
• skyfi_predict_satellite_passes - Plan windows

Best For:

• Infrastructure monitoring
• Environmental change detection
• Security and surveillance applications
• Automated alert systems

Planning & Analysis

Cost analysis and feasibility assessment:

Primary Tools:

• skyfi_analyze_capture_feasibility - Assess potential
• skyfi_estimate_tasking_cost - Budget planning
• skyfi_calculate_archive_pricing - Cost comparison
• skyfi_predict_satellite_passes - Timing optimization

Best For:

• Project planning and budgeting
• Feasibility studies
• Cost-benefit analysis
• Optimal timing determination

SkyFi Best Practices

1. Cost Optimization

• Use archive imagery first - Check existing imagery before tasking
• Get quotes before ordering - Always use skyfi_get_tasking_quote
• Compare options - Use pricing tools to compare archive vs. tasking costs
• Plan timing - Use skyfi_predict_satellite_passes for optimal windows

2. Quality Management

• Check feasibility - Use skyfi_analyze_capture_feasibility before tasking
• Review metadata - Use skyfi_archive_details to assess quality
• Monitor weather - Consider weather conditions for new captures
• Verify delivery - Use skyfi_get_order_status to track progress

3. Workflow Efficiency

• Batch operations - Group similar requests when possible
• Set up monitoring - Use webhooks for automated notifications
• Plan ahead - Use prediction tools for optimal timing
• Verify setup - Check notification status after configuration

Detailed Tool Documentation

Archive & Search

• Archive Search (coming soon) - Find satellite imagery in SkyFi's archive
• Archive Details (coming soon) - Get detailed image metadata

Ordering

• Get Tasking Quote (coming soon) - Get pricing for new imagery
• Create Archive Order (coming soon) - Order existing imagery
• Create Tasking Order (coming soon) - Order new captures
• Get Order Status (coming soon) - Track order progress

Monitoring

• Setup Area Monitoring (coming soon) - Monitor specific areas
• Create Webhook Subscription (coming soon) - Set up notifications
• Get Notification Status (coming soon) - Check webhook status

Analysis

• Calculate Archive Pricing (coming soon) - Price archive imagery
• Estimate Tasking Cost (coming soon) - Estimate new imagery costs
• Analyze Capture Feasibility (coming soon) - Assess capture potential
• Predict Satellite Passes (coming soon) - Plan optimal timing

##Integration with OSM Tools

SkyFi tools work seamlessly with OSM tools for complete geospatial workflows:

OSM: Geocoding → SkyFi: Search → SkyFi: Order → SkyFi: Monitor

Example Integration:

1. osm_forward_geocode - Find coordinates for "Downtown Austin"
2. osm_generate_aoi - Create 5km radius area
3. skyfi_archive_search - Find imagery in that area
4. skyfi_calculate_archive_pricing - Check costs
5. skyfi_create_archive_order - Purchase imagery

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Getting Started

New to SkyFi tools? Start with skyfi_archive_search to explore available imagery in your area of interest!

SkyFi Platform

Learn more about the SkyFi platform at skyfi.com or check out the SkyFi API documentation.