Question 1

What is an MCP Server?

Accepted Answer

An MCP (Model Context Protocol) server acts as a bridge, allowing AI models to access and interact with external data sources and tools. It simplifies the integration of AI with real-world information.

Question 2

What data does the CWA MCP Server provide?

Accepted Answer

The server provides 3-day and 1-week weather forecasts for Taiwan counties and cities, as well as historical rainfall data for the past three days.

Question 3

What weather elements are included in the forecasts?

Accepted Answer

The 3-day forecast includes temperature, humidity, wind speed, precipitation probability, and more. The 1-week forecast includes average, maximum, and minimum temperatures, UV index, and other elements.

Question 4

How do I get an API key for the CWA API?

Accepted Answer

You need to request an API key from the Taiwan Central Weather Administration (CWA) through their Open Data Platform.

Question 5

What are the system requirements for the CWA MCP Server?

Accepted Answer

The server requires Python 3.10+, MCP CLI 1.6.0+, and the uv package manager.

Question 6

How do I install the CWA MCP Server?

Accepted Answer

You can install the server and its dependencies using `uv pip install -e .`

Question 7

How do I start the CWA MCP Server?

Accepted Answer

You can start the server by executing `uv --directory your_project_path run src/server.py your_API_key` in your terminal or command prompt, replacing `your_API_key` with your actual API key.

Question 8

What MCP tools are available with this server?

Accepted Answer

The server provides three main tools: `get_3_days_weather`, `get_1_week_weather`, and `get_historical_rainfall`.

Question 9

Can I use this data for commercial purposes?

Accepted Answer

Yes, as long as you adhere to the terms and conditions of the Taiwan Central Weather Administration (CWA) Open Data Platform.

Question 10

Does the server clean and format the data?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the server automatically cleans and converts the data into a consistent and easy-to-use format.

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