Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) about MCP Weather Server

Q: What is the MCP Weather Server? A: 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.

Q: What is MCP? A: 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.

Q: What data sources does the MCP Weather Server use? A: The MCP Weather Server uses the AccuWeather API to retrieve weather data.

Q: What type of weather forecasts does it provide? A: It provides hourly forecasts for the next 12 hours and daily forecasts for up to 15 days.

Q: What units of measurement are supported? A: Both metric (°C) and imperial (°F) units are supported.

Q: Do I need an API key to use the MCP Weather Server? A: Yes, you need an AccuWeather API key. You can sign up for a free tier at AccuWeather API.

Q: How do I get an AccuWeather API key? A: Register at AccuWeather API, create a new app, and obtain an API key.

Q: How do I configure Claude Desktop to use this MCP server? A: Open Claude Desktop, go to Settings > Developer > Edit Config, and add the mcpServers configuration as shown in the documentation.

Q: What are the available tools? A: The available tools are weather-get_hourly (for hourly forecasts) and weather-get_daily (for daily forecasts).

Q: What parameters are required for the tools? A: 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.

Q: Can I contribute to the development of the MCP Weather Server? A: Yes, contributions are welcome! Please feel free to submit a Pull Request.

Q: Where can I find the license information? A: The project is licensed under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for details.

Q: How do I integrate the MCP Weather Server with UBOS? A: 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.