Data source: USGS Water Services
https://context.gnist.ai/mcp/streamflow/
AuthenticationAll requests require a Gnist-API-Key header (or api_key query parameter).
Free tier: 100 calls/day. Get your API key.
Tools (3)
search_stream_sitesSearch for USGS water monitoring sites.
Returns active stream gauge stations with location data.
Args:
state_code: US state code (e.g. "CO" for Colorado, "CA" for California). Optional.
limit: Maximum results (1-100, default 20).
| Parameter | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
state_code | any | optional | |
limit | integer | optional | (default: 20) |
{
"jsonrpc": "2.0",
"method": "tools/call",
"id": 1,
"params": {
"name": "search_stream_sites",
"arguments": {}
}
}get_stream_conditionsGet current river/stream conditions at a USGS monitoring site.
Returns real-time discharge (flow rate) and gage height readings.
Args:
site_code: USGS site code (e.g. "09380000" for Colorado River at Lees Ferry).
| Parameter | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
site_code | string | required |
{
"jsonrpc": "2.0",
"method": "tools/call",
"id": 1,
"params": {
"name": "get_stream_conditions",
"arguments": {
"site_code": "example"
}
}
}report_feedbackReport a bug, feature request, or general feedback for this data source.
Use this when something doesn't work as expected, when you'd like
a new feature, or when you have suggestions for improvement.
Args:
feedback: Describe the issue or suggestion.
feedback_type: One of 'bug', 'feature_request', or 'general'.
| Parameter | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
feedback | string | required | |
feedback_type | string | optional | (default: "general") |
{
"jsonrpc": "2.0",
"method": "tools/call",
"id": 1,
"params": {
"name": "report_feedback",
"arguments": {
"feedback": "example"
}
}
}Quick Start
curl -X POST "https://context.gnist.ai/mcp/streamflow/" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-H "Accept: application/json, text/event-stream" \
-H "Gnist-API-Key: YOUR_API_KEY" \
-d '{"jsonrpc": "2.0", "method": "tools/call", "id": 1, "params": {"name": "get_stream_conditions", "arguments": {"site_code": "example"}}}'
import httpx
resp = httpx.post(
"https://context.gnist.ai/mcp/streamflow/",
headers={"Gnist-API-Key": "YOUR_API_KEY", "Content-Type": "application/json"},
json={
"jsonrpc": "2.0",
"method": "tools/call",
"id": 1,
"params": {
"name": "get_stream_conditions",
"arguments": {
"site_code": "example"
}
}
},
)
print(resp.json())