iNaturalist
Search public iNaturalist observations, taxa, and places for citizen-science and biodiversity monitoring.
Tools
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
search_observationsSearch public iNaturalist observations by taxon, user, place, date, quality grade, or bounding box. | Search public iNaturalist observations by taxon, user, place, date, quality grade, or bounding box. |
get_observationGet a public iNaturalist observation by ID. | Get a public iNaturalist observation by ID. |
search_taxaSearch iNaturalist taxa by name, rank, and active status. | Search iNaturalist taxa by name, rank, and active status. |
get_taxonGet iNaturalist taxon details by ID. | Get iNaturalist taxon details by ID. |
autocomplete_placesFind iNaturalist places for observation filters. | Find iNaturalist places for observation filters. |
Triggers
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
new_observationsTriggers when newly seen public iNaturalist observations appear for a bounded search after the initial baseline. | Triggers when newly seen public iNaturalist observations appear for a bounded search after the initial baseline. |
Quick Start
import { WeavzClient } from '@weavz-io/sdk'
const weavz = new WeavzClient({ apiKey: 'wvz_...' })
const result = await weavz.actions.execute('inaturalist', 'search_observations', {
workspaceId: '550e8400-e29b-41d4-a716-446655440000',
integrationAlias: 'inaturalist',
input: { /* ... */ },
})Related Integrations
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I connect iNaturalist to my app?
iNaturalist does not require an external account connection. Install the SDK, add the integration to a workspace, then execute tools programmatically.
What tools does iNaturalist support?
iNaturalist supports 5 tools including Search Observations, Get Observation, Search Taxa, Get Taxon, Autocomplete Places.
Can I use iNaturalist with AI agents?
Yes. Add iNaturalist to an MCP server in Tool Mode or Code Mode. Code Mode provides 3 meta-tools with on-demand API discovery so agents can compose stateful workflows without loading every action schema up front.
How do I connect iNaturalist to ChatGPT or Claude?
Open the Weavz connector setup, sign in, choose a workspace, and add iNaturalist as an approved app. ChatGPT, Claude, and other remote MCP clients can then call the scoped iNaturalist tools exposed by that workspace.
Does iNaturalist work with Claude Code, Cursor, Codex, and local agents?
Yes. Remote and local MCP clients can connect to a Weavz MCP endpoint for the workspace. Local coding agents can also use the Weavz CLI to inspect apps, discover actions, run approved iNaturalist work, and execute Code Mode workflows from a terminal.
What can I ask an AI agent to do with iNaturalist?
iNaturalist exposes 5 tools, including Search Observations, Get Observation, Search Taxa, Get Taxon, Autocomplete Places. Use Weavz to keep credentials scoped, require approval for sensitive work, and audit what the agent did.
Can iNaturalist be used in stateful agent workflows?
Yes. Agents can combine iNaturalist tools with Filesystem, State KV, Human Gates, input partials, and other workspace integrations while keeping execution scoped to the selected workspace or end user.
What authentication does iNaturalist use?
iNaturalist does not require external authentication.
How much does the iNaturalist integration cost?
The iNaturalist integration is included on all Weavz plans including the free tier with 20,000 actions per month. No credit card required.
What triggers does iNaturalist support?
iNaturalist supports 1 triggers including New Observations.
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