{
 "title": "Real-world things your AI agent can rent",
 "checked": "November 1, 2026",
 "count": 30,
 "listings": [
  {
   "name": "Global Meteor Network",
   "url": "https://globalmeteornetwork.org/",
   "category": "Sky & space",
   "what": "Download trajectories and orbits of meteors filmed by a worldwide camera network.",
   "price": "Free",
   "price_source": "https://globalmeteornetwork.org/data/",
   "access": "Python library",
   "access_detail": "gmn-python-api (community-maintained, github.com/rickybassom) reading https://globalmeteornetwork.org/data/traj_summary_data/",
   "setup": "pip install gmn-python-api",
   "output": "Meteor trajectories, radiants, orbits, magnitudes and masses",
   "turnaround": "Data updated every 6 hours",
   "verified": true,
   "notes": "Data is CC BY 4.0; cite GMN papers for scientific use. The Python library is not stated to be official."
  },
  {
   "name": "NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center",
   "url": "https://www.swpc.noaa.gov/",
   "category": "Sky & space",
   "what": "Check geomagnetic storms, solar wind, aurora chances and official space weather alerts.",
   "price": "Free",
   "price_source": "https://www.swpc.noaa.gov/content/data-access",
   "access": "API",
   "access_detail": "JSON products at services.swpc.noaa.gov (no key)",
   "setup": null,
   "output": "Kp index and forecast, NOAA R/S/G scales, solar wind, OVATION aurora probability and alert messages",
   "turnaround": "Real time (1-minute to 3-hour cadence)",
   "verified": true,
   "notes": "Part of NOAA/NWS; public domain under the NWS disclaimer. Terms checked 2026-11-02: https://www.weather.gov/disclaimer"
  },
  {
   "name": "PICTOR",
   "url": "https://www.pictortelescope.com/",
   "category": "Sky & space",
   "what": "Point a 1.5 m radio telescope at the sky and get a hydrogen-line observation back.",
   "price": "Free",
   "price_source": "https://www.pictortelescope.com/",
   "access": "Web form + email",
   "access_detail": "Observation form at https://www.pictortelescope.com/observe (frequency, bandwidth, channels, duration)",
   "setup": null,
   "output": "Radio spectrum of the observation, optional raw data as .csv",
   "turnaround": "Minutes to hours; you get an email when it is done",
   "verified": true,
   "notes": "One shared dish; the observe page carries 'currently observing' and 'under maintenance' notices, so it may be unavailable at times."
  },
  {
   "name": "StellarDock",
   "url": "https://www.stellardock.net/",
   "category": "Sky & space",
   "what": "Book time on research-grade remote telescopes in Australia, Chile, the USA and Spain, pick a target and filters, and download the images.",
   "price": "$50\u2013300/month plans; telescopes 20\u2013150 credits/hour ($1 = 1 credit)",
   "price_source": "https://www.stellardock.net/pricing/",
   "access": "Web app (browser agent)",
   "access_detail": "Browser dashboard at app.stellardock.net; no API or MCP mentioned on the site",
   "setup": null,
   "output": "Calibrated FITS files and JPEGs with full FITS headers and calibration frames, as a folder or ZIP",
   "turnaround": "Per session (up to 1-4 hours depending on plan); data downloadable as soon as the session ends",
   "verified": true,
   "notes": "Beta, run by iTelescope Pty Ltd. Access opening in stages: existing iTelescope members first, then everyone, so public purchase may not be open yet. 8 telescopes live; more migrating from iTelescope. Free account only browses; a paid plan is needed to image. Failed sessions refunded."
  },
  {
   "name": "Carbon Intensity API",
   "url": "https://carbonintensity.org.uk/",
   "category": "Earth",
   "what": "See how clean Great Britain's electricity is right now and when it will be cleanest, nationally or by postcode.",
   "price": "Free",
   "price_source": "https://github.com/carbon-intensity/terms/",
   "access": "API",
   "access_detail": "REST API at api.carbonintensity.org.uk (no key; rate limited, limit not published)",
   "setup": null,
   "output": "Carbon intensity (gCO2/kWh), index, generation mix and a 48-hour half-hourly forecast",
   "turnaround": "Updated every 30 minutes",
   "verified": true,
   "notes": "Run by the National Energy System Operator (NESO). Licensed CC BY 4.0; the terms forbid selling access to the API. Energy data, filed under Earth. Terms checked 2026-11-02."
  },
  {
   "name": "NOAA National Weather Service",
   "url": "https://www.weather.gov/",
   "category": "Earth",
   "what": "Get active U.S. weather alerts and the official 7-day forecast for any U.S. location.",
   "price": "Free",
   "price_source": "https://www.weather.gov/documentation/services-web-api",
   "access": "API",
   "access_detail": "api.weather.gov (no key; a User-Agent identifying the app is required; rate limit not published)",
   "setup": null,
   "output": "Alerts (event, severity, areas, timing, instructions) and forecast periods (temperature, wind, precipitation chance)",
   "turnaround": "Real time",
   "verified": true,
   "notes": "Public domain. NWS asks that reformatted data not be presented as an official product or imply endorsement; we label it. Terms checked 2026-11-02: https://www.weather.gov/disclaimer"
  },
  {
   "name": "NOAA Tides & Currents",
   "url": "https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/",
   "category": "Earth",
   "what": "Get high and low tide predictions and the latest measured water level at NOAA's U.S. tide stations.",
   "price": "Free",
   "price_source": "https://api.tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/api/prod/",
   "access": "API",
   "access_detail": "CO-OPS Data API and Metadata API at api.tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov (no key)",
   "setup": null,
   "output": "High/low tide times and heights (MLLW datum) and the latest observed water level",
   "turnaround": "Real time (water levels every 6 minutes)",
   "verified": true,
   "notes": "Public domain. Observed data are preliminary and not for navigation. Terms checked 2026-11-02: https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/disclaimers.html"
  },
  {
   "name": "Raspberry Shake data",
   "url": "https://data.raspberryshake.org/",
   "category": "Earth",
   "what": "Download seismograms from thousands of citizen seismometers worldwide.",
   "price": "Free for hobby, school and research use; commercial by quote",
   "price_source": "https://raspberryshake.org/license/",
   "access": "Python library",
   "access_detail": "ObsPy FDSN client: Client('RASPISHAKE') against https://data.raspberryshake.org/fdsnws/",
   "setup": "pip install obspy",
   "output": "Raw-count waveform data (miniSEED) for any station and time window",
   "turnaround": "Seconds; data is 30 minutes old or older",
   "verified": true,
   "notes": "Max 24 h of data per request; 5 requests/s or 30/min; slower after 200 MB per IP. Digital redistribution not allowed. Cite DOI:10.7914/SN/AM."
  },
  {
   "name": "SkyFi",
   "url": "https://www.skyfi.com/",
   "category": "Earth",
   "what": "Buy existing satellite images or order a new satellite photo of any place on Earth.",
   "price": "Archive images from $15; new satellite photo from $200",
   "price_source": "https://www.skyfi.com/pricing",
   "access": "Official MCP",
   "access_detail": "Streamable HTTP MCP at https://mcp.skyfi.com/mcp, OAuth sign-in",
   "setup": "Add the MCP server https://mcp.skyfi.com/mcp",
   "output": "Satellite imagery files, plus optional analytics (NDVI, vessel, building detection)",
   "turnaround": "Archive: fast; new tasking: days",
   "verified": true,
   "notes": "Order tools charge your real payment method and cannot be reversed; validate the order (free price check) first. Minimum area not stated on the pricing page."
  },
  {
   "name": "USGS Earthquake Hazards Program",
   "url": "https://earthquake.usgs.gov/",
   "category": "Earth",
   "what": "Search the U.S. Geological Survey's worldwide earthquake catalog, updated within minutes of each quake.",
   "price": "Free",
   "price_source": "https://earthquake.usgs.gov/fdsnws/event/1/",
   "access": "API",
   "access_detail": "FDSN event web service at https://earthquake.usgs.gov/fdsnws/event/1/ (no key; 20,000 events per query)",
   "setup": null,
   "output": "Magnitude, place, time, depth, tsunami flag and PAGER alert level per earthquake (GeoJSON)",
   "turnaround": "Real time (events appear within minutes)",
   "verified": true,
   "notes": "U.S. Government work in the public domain; USGS asks for credit (\"U.S. Geological Survey\"). Terms checked 2026-11-02: https://www.usgs.gov/information-policies-and-instructions/copyrights-and-credits"
  },
  {
   "name": "USGS Water Data",
   "url": "https://waterdata.usgs.gov/",
   "category": "Earth",
   "what": "Read live river flow and water levels from thousands of U.S. Geological Survey stream gauges.",
   "price": "Free",
   "price_source": "https://api.waterdata.usgs.gov/docs/ogcapi/keys/",
   "access": "API",
   "access_detail": "OGC API at api.waterdata.usgs.gov (works without a key at a lower hourly limit; a free key raises it). Replaces waterservices.usgs.gov, which is decommissioned on 2027-02-22.",
   "setup": null,
   "output": "Latest streamflow (ft3/s) or gage height (ft) per site, with site name and location",
   "turnaround": "Real time (most gauges report every 15 minutes)",
   "verified": true,
   "notes": "Public domain; recent data are provisional. Keyless hourly limit is not published. Terms checked 2026-11-02."
  },
  {
   "name": "adsb.lol",
   "url": "https://www.adsb.lol/",
   "category": "Radio",
   "what": "See live aircraft positions picked up by a community network of ADS-B radio receivers.",
   "price": "Free",
   "price_source": "https://www.adsb.lol/docs/open-data/api/",
   "access": "API",
   "access_detail": "REST API at api.adsb.lol (no key today; rate limits are dynamic; the project says keys may be required in future)",
   "setup": null,
   "output": "Callsign, registration, type, altitude, speed, heading and position per aircraft",
   "turnaround": "Real time (seconds)",
   "verified": true,
   "notes": "Data licensed ODbL 1.0 (attribution, share-alike for derived databases). Run by one volunteer. Terms checked 2026-11-02."
  },
  {
   "name": "KiwiSDR",
   "url": "https://kiwisdr.com/",
   "category": "Radio",
   "what": "Tune hundreds of volunteer-run shortwave receivers around the world and record what they hear.",
   "price": "Free",
   "price_source": "https://github.com/jks-prv/kiwiclient",
   "access": "Python library",
   "access_detail": "kiwiclient (kiwirecorder.py), cloned from github.com/jks-prv/kiwiclient; not on PyPI (the PyPI package named 'kiwiclient' is unrelated)",
   "setup": "git clone https://github.com/jks-prv/kiwiclient.git",
   "output": "WAV audio, IQ .wav with GNSS timestamps, waterfall data (.npy)",
   "turnaround": "Seconds (live)",
   "verified": false,
   "notes": "kiwisdr.com and rx.kiwisdr.com returned 503 / connection reset on 2026-11-01, so free public access and receiver count could not be confirmed on the official site today. Each receiver has a few user slots and owners may set time limits. Needs Python 3 and numpy."
  },
  {
   "name": "RemoteHamRadio",
   "url": "https://www.remotehamradio.com/",
   "category": "Radio",
   "what": "Operate world-class ham radio stations remotely from a web browser.",
   "price": "$20/month or $99/year, plus airtime $0.19/min to $1.25/min",
   "price_source": "https://www.remotehamradio.com/#pricing",
   "access": "Web app (browser agent)",
   "access_detail": "RHR browser console (Chrome, Edge or Safari)",
   "setup": null,
   "output": "Live on-air contacts (QSOs) and received audio",
   "turnaround": "Live",
   "verified": true,
   "notes": "Requires an FCC amateur radio license (non-US operators can get one via VEA). Transmitting requires the licensed operator."
  },
  {
   "name": "SatNOGS",
   "url": "https://network.satnogs.org/",
   "category": "Radio",
   "what": "Pull recordings and decoded telemetry from a worldwide network of volunteer satellite ground stations.",
   "price": "Free",
   "price_source": "https://network.satnogs.org/",
   "access": "API",
   "access_detail": "REST API at https://network.satnogs.org/api/ (observations, stations, jobs)",
   "setup": null,
   "output": "Audio, waterfalls and decoded telemetry frames from satellite passes (CC BY-SA)",
   "turnaround": "Past observations instantly; new ones after the next satellite pass",
   "verified": true,
   "notes": "Site says the network is open to anyone, but only station owners (and operators/moderators) can schedule new observations; ordinary registered users can only browse and download. Site does not state a price; free is inferred from 'open to anyone'."
  },
  {
   "name": "Amazon Braket",
   "url": "https://aws.amazon.com/braket/",
   "category": "Quantum",
   "what": "Run quantum circuits on real quantum processors from Rigetti, IQM, IonQ, AQT and QuEra.",
   "price": "$0.30 per task + from $0.000425 per shot (about $0.73 for 1,000 shots on Rigetti)",
   "price_source": "https://aws.amazon.com/braket/pricing/",
   "access": "API",
   "access_detail": "Amazon Braket SDK for Python (amazon-braket-sdk) with an AWS account",
   "setup": "pip install amazon-braket-sdk",
   "output": "Measured qubit results (shot counts)",
   "turnaround": "Minutes to hours (device queue)",
   "verified": true,
   "notes": "Needs an AWS account with billing. IonQ requires at least 2,500 shots per task when using error mitigation. A 1,000-shot Rigetti task is about $0.73."
  },
  {
   "name": "IBM Quantum",
   "url": "https://www.ibm.com/quantum",
   "category": "Quantum",
   "what": "Run circuits on IBM's real quantum computers.",
   "price": "Free up to 10 min/month; then $96/minute, billed per second",
   "price_source": "https://www.ibm.com/quantum/pricing",
   "access": "Python library",
   "access_detail": "Qiskit + qiskit-ibm-runtime with an IBM Quantum API key",
   "setup": "pip install qiskit qiskit-ibm-runtime",
   "output": "Measured qubit results",
   "turnaround": "Seconds plus queue time",
   "verified": true,
   "notes": "Free tier is capped at 10 runtime minutes per month."
  },
  {
   "name": "Adaptyv Bio",
   "url": "https://www.adaptyvbio.com/",
   "category": "Labs & biology",
   "what": "Send protein sequences your agent designed to a wet lab and get real binding, expression or stability measurements back.",
   "price": "From $149 / protein (includes 2 replicates, standard delivery)",
   "price_source": "https://www.adaptyvbio.com/",
   "access": "Official MCP",
   "access_detail": "MCP at https://mcp.adaptyvbio.com/mcp/ with a Foundry API token; also REST API (devs.adaptyvbio.com/api/v1) and Python SDK adaptyv-sdk",
   "setup": "Add the MCP server https://mcp.adaptyvbio.com/mcp/ with your Foundry API token in the Authorization header",
   "output": "Lab data such as binding affinity (KD), expression and thermostability",
   "turnaround": "3 weeks standard; Adaptyv Prime as little as 3 days (private beta)",
   "verified": true,
   "notes": "API tokens are created in the Foundry portal (Organization > Settings > Tokens). SDK is installed from GitHub, not PyPI. Exact price depends on assay configuration."
  },
  {
   "name": "Open University Remote SEM",
   "url": "https://emsuite.stem.open.ac.uk/services/remote-sem",
   "category": "Labs & biology",
   "what": "Drive a real scanning electron microscope over the internet to image a sample you posted to England.",
   "price": "Starting at \u00a345 for 30 minutes",
   "price_source": "https://emsuite.stem.open.ac.uk/services/remote-sem",
   "access": "Web form + email",
   "access_detail": "Book via the 'Contact us' link; staff schedule a slot and send login credentials for the browser session",
   "setup": null,
   "output": "Electron micrographs you capture and save, with size measurements",
   "turnaround": "Scheduled session after the sample arrives",
   "verified": true,
   "notes": "A human must post the sample (or drop it off in Milton Keynes). Booking is by contact, not instant. Page lists industrial and academic users and does not say outright that individuals can book."
  },
  {
   "name": "Plasmidsaurus",
   "url": "https://www.plasmidsaurus.com/",
   "category": "Labs & biology",
   "what": "Mail in a DNA sample and get its full plasmid sequence back.",
   "price": "$15 per sample (standard, under 25 kb); $30 per sample (big, 25-125 kb)",
   "price_source": "https://plasmidsaurus.com/plasmid_sequencing",
   "access": "Mail-in + web order",
   "access_detail": "Order at app.plasmidsaurus.com, then ship or drop the sample at one of 1,300+ drop boxes",
   "setup": null,
   "output": "Full plasmid sequence report by email",
   "turnaround": "Target 1 day after receipt (standard)",
   "verified": true,
   "notes": "A human must prepare and mail the physical DNA sample. No public API found."
  },
  {
   "name": "RCSB Protein Data Bank",
   "url": "https://www.rcsb.org/",
   "category": "Labs & biology",
   "what": "Search and read 3D structures of proteins, DNA and RNA solved by labs worldwide.",
   "price": "Free",
   "price_source": "https://www.rcsb.org/pages/usage-policy",
   "access": "API",
   "access_detail": "Data API (data.rcsb.org) and Search API (search.rcsb.org), no key",
   "setup": null,
   "output": "Title, method, resolution, chains, organisms, UniProt links and mmCIF/PDB download links",
   "turnaround": "Instant",
   "verified": true,
   "notes": "Data are CC0 1.0; RCSB asks users to attribute the original structure authors. Terms checked 2026-11-02."
  },
  {
   "name": "Twist Bioscience",
   "url": "https://www.twistbioscience.com/",
   "category": "Labs & biology",
   "what": "Order synthetic DNA (genes or gene fragments) made to your sequence.",
   "price": "Gene fragments from $35 per sequence",
   "price_source": "https://www.twistbioscience.com/products/genes",
   "access": "Web app (browser agent)",
   "access_detail": "Twist ecommerce ordering platform; TAPI API on request (registered emails + IP whitelist)",
   "setup": null,
   "output": "Synthetic DNA shipped to you",
   "turnaround": "Gene Fragments 2-4 business days; Clonal Genes 4-15 business days",
   "verified": true,
   "notes": "Needs an eCommerce account. API access by contacting Twist; tokens sent by one-time email link and limited to whitelisted IPs. Sequences go through feasibility checks."
  },
  {
   "name": "UniProt",
   "url": "https://www.uniprot.org/",
   "category": "Labs & biology",
   "what": "Look up any protein's function, genes, organism and sequence length in the UniProt knowledgebase.",
   "price": "Free",
   "price_source": "https://www.uniprot.org/help/license",
   "access": "API",
   "access_detail": "REST API at rest.uniprot.org (no key; fair use, no published hard limit)",
   "setup": null,
   "output": "Accession, protein and gene names, organism, length and curated function text",
   "turnaround": "Instant",
   "verified": true,
   "notes": "Licensed CC BY 4.0; cite the UniProt Consortium. Terms checked 2026-11-02."
  },
  {
   "name": "JLCPCB",
   "url": "https://jlcpcb.com/",
   "category": "Make things",
   "what": "Order manufactured printed circuit boards from Gerber files.",
   "price": "From $2.00 / 5 pcs (FR-4), build time 24 hours",
   "price_source": "https://jlcpcb.com/",
   "access": "API",
   "access_detail": "JLCAPI (api.jlcpcb.com): PCB, components, stencil and 3D printing APIs; sign up and apply for free API access",
   "setup": null,
   "output": "Physical PCBs shipped to you",
   "turnaround": "24-hour build plus shipping",
   "verified": true,
   "notes": "API is aimed at enterprise users and distributors and needs an application; approval criteria not published. Agents without API access can use the web order flow. Price depends on size, layers, finish and quantity."
  },
  {
   "name": "PCBWay",
   "url": "https://www.pcbway.com/",
   "category": "Make things",
   "what": "Order prototype printed circuit boards from Gerber files.",
   "price": "From $5 / 10 pcs (1-2 layer), build time 24 hours",
   "price_source": "https://www.pcbway.com/",
   "access": "Web app (browser agent)",
   "access_detail": "Online order at pcbway.com; partner API only by approval via email",
   "setup": null,
   "output": "Physical PCBs shipped to you",
   "turnaround": "24-hour build plus shipping",
   "verified": true,
   "notes": "API is only for approved partners that build their own websites; approval is by email review of your company. Ordinary buyers use the web form."
  },
  {
   "name": "SendCutSend",
   "url": "https://sendcutsend.com/",
   "category": "Make things",
   "what": "Upload a CAD file and get laser-cut metal or plastic parts shipped to you.",
   "price": "Quoted on upload (their example: $9.41 for one aluminum part)",
   "price_source": "https://sendcutsend.com/",
   "access": "Web app (browser agent)",
   "access_detail": "Upload .ai, .dxf, .dwg, .eps, .stp or .step files at sendcutsend.com",
   "setup": null,
   "output": "Physical cut parts shipped to you",
   "turnaround": "Ships in as little as 24 hours; rush options",
   "verified": true,
   "notes": "No public API on the site. Shipping cost and standard lead time not listed."
  },
  {
   "name": "Lob",
   "url": "https://www.lob.com/",
   "category": "Mail & print",
   "what": "Send real postcards and letters through the mail with an API call.",
   "price": "Postcards from $0.905, letters from $0.828",
   "price_source": "https://www.lob.com/pricing/print-mail",
   "access": "API",
   "access_detail": "Lob Print & Mail REST API; Python client lob-python",
   "setup": "pip install lob-python",
   "output": "A physical postcard or letter delivered by mail, with tracking events",
   "turnaround": "Days (printing plus postal delivery)",
   "verified": true,
   "notes": "Prices are 'starting at' and vary by format and volume. US-focused."
  },
  {
   "name": "KaiCalls",
   "url": "https://www.kaicalls.com/",
   "category": "Calls",
   "what": "Give your agent a phone line that can place calls to businesses and answer incoming calls.",
   "price": "From $10/month (Kai Backup); $79/month Kai Line",
   "price_source": "https://www.kaicalls.com/pricing",
   "access": "Official MCP",
   "access_detail": "MCP at https://www.kaicalls.com/api/mcp (OAuth in Claude, or API key as bearer token); make_call tool places outbound calls",
   "setup": "Add a custom connector in Claude with the URL https://www.kaicalls.com/api/mcp",
   "output": "Call recordings, transcripts and summaries",
   "turnaround": "Live calls",
   "verified": true,
   "notes": "Free browser demo; Kai Backup is $10 a month with a $2 first week; a paid plan is needed before live calls or a phone number. Calls must follow TCPA rules."
  },
  {
   "name": "Lichess",
   "url": "https://lichess.org/",
   "category": "Play",
   "what": "Get the daily chess puzzle from Lichess, the free and open-source chess server.",
   "price": "Free",
   "price_source": "https://lichess.org/terms-of-service",
   "access": "API",
   "access_detail": "Public API at lichess.org/api (no key for public endpoints; one request at a time, back off a minute on HTTP 429)",
   "setup": null,
   "output": "Puzzle position (FEN), rating, themes and solution moves",
   "turnaround": "New puzzle daily",
   "verified": true,
   "notes": "Terms allow personal and commercial use of the API; the puzzle database is CC0. Terms checked 2026-11-02."
  },
  {
   "name": "Toreba",
   "url": "https://www.toreba.net/",
   "category": "Play",
   "what": "Play real claw machines in Japan over live video and have won prizes shipped home.",
   "price": null,
   "price_source": "https://www.toreba.net/support/guide/toreba_guide/guide_03",
   "access": "Web app (browser agent)",
   "access_detail": "Web version of Toreba at toreba.net (also installable to phone home screen)",
   "setup": null,
   "output": "A physical prize shipped to your door, plus play replays",
   "turnaround": "About a minute per play; shipping after a delivery request",
   "verified": false,
   "notes": "Plays cost TP (Toreba Points) bought by card/PayPal/Amazon Pay, but the site shows no per-play or TP pack price publicly. Shipping is free for paid-won prizes if 7+ days since your last shipping request; otherwise 5,000 TP (campaign rate). Site is in Japanese."
  }
 ],
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}