UK air quality MCP: live readings, historical trends, LAQM stats, WHO checks, knowledge base.
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claude mcp add --transport http hermes https://hermes.southlondonscientific.com/mcp
{
"mcpServers": {
"hermes": {
"url": "https://hermes.southlondonscientific.com/mcp"
}
}
}
{
"servers": {
"hermes": {
"type": "http",
"url": "https://hermes.southlondonscientific.com/mcp"
}
}
}
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URL: https://hermes.southlondonscientific.com/mcp
Tools 15 found in our last check
assess_location_aqComprehensive air quality assessment for a location in one call. Combines nearby monitor discovery and current readings with DAQI into a single response. Use this as the first tool call for any air quality question about a location. For long-term trend analysis, use the dedicate…
get_current_aqGet the most recent air quality readings near a location, with health context. Returns a 'summary' with a plain-English health assessment and advice for general and at-risk populations. Present the summary to users first. Also returns individual 'readings' from nearby monitors a…
get_historical_aqGet historical air quality data for a site or location, with health context. Returns a 'narrative' with plain-English interpretation, WHO 24-hour guideline exceedance days, and guideline comparisons. Present the narrative to users first. Also returns 'data' and a per-site 'summa…
get_aqi_summaryGet an AQI assessment with health advice and WHO compliance check. Returns a 'summary' with a plain-English health assessment, advice for general and at-risk populations, and WHO guideline context. Present the summary to users first. Also returns raw 'aqi' and 'who_compliance' d…
list_monitorsList air quality monitoring sites near a location, with context. Returns a 'summary' explaining how many monitors were found, their operational status, and what each monitor type represents. Present the summary to users first. Also returns a 'monitors' list with full metadata. A…
chart_aq_trendGenerate a time series chart of air quality data. Returns a PNG chart image with a brief text summary. Use this when users ask about trends, patterns, or want to visualise air quality over time. Args: start_date: Start date (ISO format, e.g. "2025-01-01"). end_date: End date (IS…
trend_analysisAnalyse the long-term trend in a pollutant near a location. Uses Theil-Sen slope estimation with Mann-Kendall significance testing to determine whether air quality is improving, worsening, or stable. Robust to outliers and missing data. Returns a 'summary' with plain-English tre…
compare_locationsCompare current air quality across multiple locations side-by-side. Returns a ranked comparison by pollutant with DAQI bands and distance to nearest monitor. Useful for comparing development sites, school locations, or residential options. Args: locations: List of 2–6 locations…
regulatory_statsGet LAQM Annual Status Report-style statistics for a location. Returns annual means, percentiles, exceedance counts, data capture percentages, and compliance assessment against UK legal limits and WHO guidelines. Args: location: Postcode, place name, or "lat,lon". year: Calendar…
time_patternsAnalyse when pollution is highest — hour of day, day of week, and month. Returns temporal profiles showing typical patterns. Useful for advising on best times for outdoor exercise, school runs, or commuting. Args: location: Postcode, place name, or "lat,lon". pollutant: Pollutan…
kb_get_guidelinesGet current air quality guideline and target values. Args: framework: "WHO", "UK", "EU", or "all" (default). pollutant: Optional filter for a specific pollutant. Returns the full guidelines document (markdown).
kb_get_health_effectsGet health evidence summaries for a pollutant and population group. Args: pollutant: "NO2", "PM2.5", "PM10", or "O3". population_group: "general", "children", "elderly", "respiratory", "cardiovascular", or "pregnant" (default "general"). Returns health effects document (markdown…
kb_get_local_contextGet area-specific contextual information. Args: area: "southwark", "london", or a specific neighbourhood. Returns local context document (markdown).
kb_get_practical_adviceGeneric protective-action guidance for a category of situation (NOT keyed to an individual user's context). For *personalised* advice that takes the user's specific health situation into account (asthma, pregnancy, gas cooker, tube commute, indoor sources), prefer the Clara MCP…
kb_get_monitoring_explainerGet plain-language explanations of monitoring methods and limitations. Args: topic: One of "how_monitors_work", "regulatory_vs_lowcost", "what_readings_mean", "why_numbers_differ", "representativeness", "data_quality", "what_monitors_measure". Returns monitoring explainer docume…
Details
| Endpoint | https://hermes.southlondonscientific.com/mcp (Streamable HTTP) |
| First published | 5 May 2026 |
| Last updated | 5 May 2026 |
| Registry name | com.southlondonscientific/hermes |
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