How to Capture a Satellite Image for a Site Report with Claude
Capture a Satellite Image for a Site Report with Claude and ToolRouter. Get site aerial imagery ready to embed in reports and planning documents.
Tool
Claude is useful when the satellite image is one element in a broader research or reporting session. Capture the image and have Claude annotate it or describe the site context based on what is visible.
Connect ToolRouter to Claude
1Open connector settings Open Settings
2Add a custom connector with these details
Name
ToolRouterURL
https://api.toolrouter.com/mcp3Let Claude set you up Open Claude
Steps
Once connected (see setup above), use the Satellite Imagery tool:
- Give Claude the site address or coordinates and the intended use of the image.
- Ask Claude to run `capture_dated` or `earth_photo` via the satellite-imagery tool.
- Have Claude describe the site context visible in the image — surrounding land use, access points, site boundaries.
- Use the image and description as the site context section of your report.
Example Prompt
Try this with Claude using the Satellite Imagery tool
Use satellite-imagery to capture a current satellite image of this site at the coordinates 51.5, -0.1 for inclusion in a planning application. Describe the site context visible in the image — surrounding land use, road access, and neighbouring structures.
Tips
- Ask Claude to describe what is visible in the image so you have a written site context description alongside the visual.
- Note the capture date in any planning document so the image is clearly identified as current or historical.
- A satellite image with a written context description covers the site context requirement in most planning application formats.