# inaturalist-mcp

> inaturalist-mcp — smashedr-inaturalist-mcp. Use this tool when you need to access the iNaturalist API for tasks such as species identification, observation data retrieval, or community engagement. It provides a standardized interface via the Model Context Protocol (MCP) for interacting with the iNaturalist platform, solving problems related to biodiversity data integration and analysis. Ideal for use cases requiring programmatic access to iNaturalist data, such as research, conservation, or educational projects.

Canonical page: https://skillsregistry.net/skills/smashedr-inaturalist-mcp  
JSON: https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/smashedr-inaturalist-mcp

## Description

iNaturalist MCP server that provides access to the iNaturalist API via the Model Context Protocol.

## Trust

- **Trust score (0–1):** 0.65
- **Verification tier:** scanned
- **Last scanned:** 2026-09-01

## Facts

- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Skill type:** atomic
- **Execution layer:** container
- **Runtime environment:** vm
- **Category:** api-integration
- **Updated:** 2026-09-21

## Source

- **Source listing:** [GitHub](https://github.com/smashedr/inaturalist-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": "smashedr-inaturalist-mcp"
    }
  }
}
```

REST: `GET https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/smashedr-inaturalist-mcp` · pull for local use: `GET https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/smashedr-inaturalist-mcp/pull`

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