Weather FAQs

Question 1

What is the Weather tool?

Accepted Answer

Weather is an MCP (Model Context Protocol) server that provides comprehensive global weather data—including forecasts, historical records, and real-time alerts—directly to AI assistants like Claude Code, without requiring API keys.

Question 2

Are API keys required to use Weather?

Accepted Answer

No, Weather operates entirely without requiring any API keys. It leverages free public APIs from sources like NOAA and Open-Meteo, making it simple and cost-effective to integrate for AI applications.

Question 3

What types of weather information can Weather deliver?

Accepted Answer

It offers a vast range of data including global weather forecasts (up to 16 days), historical records (from 1940), real-time US weather alerts, air quality monitoring, marine conditions, lightning detection, river levels, and wildfire tracking worldwide.

Question 4

How does Weather enhance AI assistants and developers?

Accepted Answer

Weather enables AI assistants to understand and respond to complex weather-related queries globally, providing critical real-world context for decision-making without the burden of API key management. Its intelligent caching also ensures fast, efficient data delivery.

Question 5

What is an MCP server?

Accepted Answer

An MCP (Model Context Protocol) server like Weather acts as a specialized tool that AI models can call to securely access external capabilities and real-world data, significantly expanding their knowledge base and interaction possibilities.

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