Do I need an API key to use the QGIS plugin?

Yes. The plugin authenticates with a PassPrediction API key, issued by an administrator today; self-serve keys arrive with checkout.

Which QGIS version does the plugin require?

QGIS 3.22 or newer. The plugin uses only the Python standard library, so there are no pip dependencies to install.

Does running the plugin cost credits?

Runs spend the same API credits at the same live pricing as the web app. A wallet-balance strip and a pre-run cost estimate show the price before a run commits.

Can I use PassPrediction layers without the plugin?

Yes. PassPrediction also serves OGC WMS 1.3.0 and WMTS 1.0.0 endpoints you can add as raster layers in QGIS or any OGC client.

PassPrediction for QGIS

Run PassPrediction directly inside QGIS: pass search, image-delivery latency, clear-sky weather, constellation comparison and coverage analysis over your current map extent, with geometry results added as native vector layers. The plugin connects to your account with an API key and spends the same API credits, at the same live pricing, as the web app.

Download the plugin (ZIP)v0.1.0 · experimental · QGIS 3.22+

What it does for EO planning

Reads the live capability manifest so the available tools, credit costs and endpoints always match the web app — no plugin update when a tool or price changes.
Live wallet-balance strip and a pre-run cost estimate, so a run is priced before it commits.
Drives pass search, latency, clear-sky weather, constellation comparison and coverage analysis over the current QGIS map extent; geometry results (passes, analysis-grid cells, live positions) return as GeoJSON vector layers you can style, join and export like any other QGIS layer.
Pure Python standard library (urllib / json), no pip dependencies — QGIS-safe and client-side only.

Install in QGIS

1Download the plugin. Download the plugin ZIP from the button on this page.
2Install from ZIP. In QGIS open Plugins → Manage and Install Plugins → Install from ZIP, then select the downloaded file.
3Enable experimental plugins. If it does not appear, enable Settings → Show experimental plugins, then turn on PassPrediction under Installed.
4Connect your account. Click the PassPrediction toolbar icon, enter https://passprediction.com and your API key (it is remembered for next time).
5Run a search. Draw or zoom to your area of interest and run pass search; results are added as a GeoJSON vector layer.

Advanced: OGC map services

You can also add PassPrediction as raster layers in QGIS (or any OGC client) via the standards-based endpoints — no plugin required:

WMS 1.3.0 — https://passprediction.com/api/v1/ogc/wms/
WMTS 1.0.0 — https://passprediction.com/api/v1/ogc/wmts/

Frequently asked

Do I need an API key to use the QGIS plugin?: Yes. The plugin authenticates with a PassPrediction API key, issued by an administrator today; self-serve keys arrive with checkout.
Which QGIS version does the plugin require?: QGIS 3.22 or newer. The plugin uses only the Python standard library, so there are no pip dependencies to install.
Does running the plugin cost credits?: Runs spend the same API credits at the same live pricing as the web app. A wallet-balance strip and a pre-run cost estimate show the price before a run commits.
Can I use PassPrediction layers without the plugin?: Yes. PassPrediction also serves OGC WMS 1.3.0 and WMTS 1.0.0 endpoints you can add as raster layers in QGIS or any OGC client.