# NINA Advanced API

> Use this tool when you need to automate astronomical imaging sessions through natural language interfaces, controlling equipment like cameras and mounts, and managing image capture modes. It solves problems of manual operation and equipment management for astronomers, providing a bridge between AI assistants and N.I.N.A. software. The NINA Advanced API takes inputs from AI agents and outputs controlled equipment operations, ideal for use in automated astronomy workflows.

Canonical page: https://skillsregistry.net/skills/padev1-nina-advanced-api  
JSON: https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/padev1-nina-advanced-api

## Description

NINA Advanced API MCP Server provides a bridge between AI assistants and N.I.N.A. (Nighttime Imaging 'N' Astronomy) software through its Advanced API. Built with Python using FastMCP, it offers tools for controlling astronomical equipment including cameras, mounts, focusers, filter wheels, and domes. The server handles image capture with various modes (download, background, and platesolve), equipment connection management, and specialized astronomy functions like cooling control and plate solving. It's particularly valuable for astronomers who want to automate their imaging sessions through natural language interfaces without manually operating N.I.N.A.'s controls.

## Trust

- **Trust score (0–1):** 0.91
- **Verification tier:** verified
- **Last scanned:** 2026-09-28

## Facts

- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Skill type:** atomic
- **Execution layer:** mcp-remote
- **Runtime environment:** api
- **Category:** media
- **Updated:** 2026-09-28

## Source

- **Source listing:** [PulseMCP](https://www.pulsemcp.com/servers/padev1-nina-advanced-api)
- **Repository:** <https://github.com/padev1/nina_advanced_api_mcp>

## Use it

Resolve this record through the SkillsRegistry MCP server (no auth, read-only):

```
claude mcp add --transport http --scope user skillsregistry https://api.skillsregistry.net/mcp
```

```json
{
  "jsonrpc": "2.0",
  "id": 1,
  "method": "tools/call",
  "params": {
    "name": "get_skill",
    "arguments": {
      "slug": "padev1-nina-advanced-api"
    }
  }
}
```

REST: `GET https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/padev1-nina-advanced-api` · pull for local use: `GET https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/padev1-nina-advanced-api/pull`

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