Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) about WeatherAPI MCP Server

Q: What is an MCP Server? A: MCP (Model Context Protocol) is an open protocol that standardizes how applications provide context to LLMs. An MCP server acts as a bridge, allowing AI models to access and interact with external data sources and tools.

Q: What is the WeatherAPI MCP Server? A: The WeatherAPI MCP Server is an MCP server that provides current weather and air quality data using the WeatherAPI.

Q: What data does the WeatherAPI MCP Server provide? A: It provides current weather data for any city, including temperature, condition, humidity, and wind speed. It also offers optional air quality data, including levels of pollutants such as carbon monoxide (CO), nitrogen dioxide (NO2), ozone (O3), and particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10).

Q: How do I get a WeatherAPI key? A: 1. Go to WeatherAPI.com 2. Sign up for a free account 3. After signing in, go to your dashboard 4. Copy your API key from the “API Keys” section

Q: How do I configure the WeatherAPI MCP Server? A: Add the provided JSON configuration to your Windsurf MCP config file, replacing YOUR_API_KEY_HERE with your actual API key. The configuration looks like this:

{ “mcpServers”: { “weather”: { “command”: “npx”, “args”: [“-y”, “@swonixs/weatherapi-mcp”], “env”: { “WEATHER_API_KEY”: “YOUR_API_KEY_HERE” } } } }

Q: What tools can I use with the WeatherAPI MCP Server? A: The WeatherAPI MCP Server integrates seamlessly with popular tools and platforms like n8n, Claude Desktop App, Windsurf IDE, Cursor IDE, and other MCP clients.

Q: What is the get_weather tool? A: get_weather is a tool provided by the WeatherAPI MCP Server that allows you to retrieve weather data for a specified city. It takes a location (string) as a parameter, which is the city name.

Q: Can I use the WeatherAPI MCP Server with UBOS? A: Yes, the WeatherAPI MCP Server seamlessly integrates with UBOS, providing AI Agents built on the UBOS platform with access to real-time weather and air quality data.

Q: What are some use cases for the WeatherAPI MCP Server? A: Some use cases include smart agriculture, logistics and transportation, energy management, healthcare, retail and e-commerce, smart cities, and personal assistants.

Q: Where can I find the repository for the WeatherAPI MCP Server? A: The repository is located at WeatherAPI MCP Server.