Question 1

What is the MCP Weather Server?

Accepted Answer

The MCP Weather Server is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides hourly and daily weather forecasts using the AccuWeather API. It allows Large Language Models (LLMs) to access real-time weather data.

Question 2

What is MCP?

Accepted Answer

MCP stands for Model Context Protocol. It's an open protocol that standardizes how applications provide context to LLMs, enabling them to interact with external data sources and tools.

Question 3

What data sources does the MCP Weather Server use?

Accepted Answer

The MCP Weather Server uses the AccuWeather API to retrieve weather data.

Question 4

What type of weather forecasts does it provide?

Accepted Answer

It provides hourly forecasts for the next 12 hours and daily forecasts for up to 15 days.

Question 5

What units of measurement are supported?

Accepted Answer

Both metric (°C) and imperial (°F) units are supported.

Question 6

Do I need an API key to use the MCP Weather Server?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you need an AccuWeather API key. You can sign up for a free tier at [AccuWeather API](https://developer.accuweather.com/).

Question 7

How do I get an AccuWeather API key?

Accepted Answer

Register at [AccuWeather API](https://developer.accuweather.com/), create a new app, and obtain an API key.

Question 8

How do I configure Claude Desktop to use this MCP server?

Accepted Answer

Open Claude Desktop, go to Settings > Developer > Edit Config, and add the `mcpServers` configuration as shown in the documentation.

Question 9

What are the available tools?

Accepted Answer

The available tools are `weather-get_hourly` (for hourly forecasts) and `weather-get_daily` (for daily forecasts).

Question 10

What parameters are required for the tools?

Accepted Answer

Both tools require `sessionId` (a unique identifier for the session) and `location` (city or location name). `units` (metric or imperial) and `days` (for daily forecasts) are optional.

Question 11

Can I contribute to the development of the MCP Weather Server?

Accepted Answer

Yes, contributions are welcome! Please feel free to submit a Pull Request.

Question 12

Where can I find the license information?

Accepted Answer

The project is licensed under the MIT License. See the [LICENSE](LICENSE) file for details.

Question 13

How do I integrate the MCP Weather Server with UBOS?

Accepted Answer

Access the UBOS Asset Marketplace and locate the MCP Weather Server. Follow the deployment instructions to install and configure the server within your UBOS environment, providing your AccuWeather API key during configuration.

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