Sample MCP server implementation for fetching weather forecasts
Overview
what is Weather MCP Server?
Weather MCP Server is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides weather data from the National Weather Service API, allowing users to fetch weather forecasts and alerts.
how to use Weather MCP Server?
To use the Weather MCP Server, clone the repository, install the dependencies, and run the server. You can then connect it to compatible clients like Claude Desktop for querying weather data.
key features of Weather MCP Server?
- Fetch weather forecasts by geographic coordinates.
- Retrieve weather alerts by US state.
- Provides clean, formatted weather data suitable for LLM consumption.
- Integration capabilities with Claude and other MCP-compatible clients.
use cases of Weather MCP Server?
- Getting real-time weather forecasts for specific locations.
- Monitoring active weather alerts in different US states.
- Integrating weather data into applications that require weather information.
FAQ from Weather MCP Server?
- What kind of weather data can I get?
You can get current weather forecasts and active weather alerts for locations in the United States.
- Is historical weather data available?
No, the server only provides current conditions and forecasts, not historical data.
- What are the prerequisites for running the server?
You need Node.js (LTS version recommended) and npm or yarn to install dependencies.