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MCP Weather Server

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A simple Model Context Protocol (MCP) server providing weather data via an Express API. It allows users to retrieve weather information for specific cities.

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What is MCP Weather Server?

The MCP Weather Server is a Node.js application that serves weather data through an Express API, adhering to the Model Context Protocol (MCP). It fetches weather information from a third-party weather API (OpenWeatherMap) based on user-provided city names.

How to use MCP Weather Server?

  1. Clone the repository. 2. Install dependencies using npm install. 3. Add your OpenWeatherMap API key in index.ts. 4. Build the project using npm run build. 5. Integrate with VS Code by adding a MCP server configuration in VSCode's settings. 6. Use the GET /weather?location={city} endpoint to retrieve weather data.

Key features of MCP Weather Server

  • Provides weather data for specified cities

  • Uses Express API

  • Adheres to Model Context Protocol (MCP)

  • Easy integration with VS Code

  • Uses OpenWeatherMap API

Use cases of MCP Weather Server

  • Integrating weather data into VS Code extensions

  • Providing weather information to other applications

  • Building weather-aware tools

  • Learning about MCP server development

  • Quickly checking weather conditions for different locations

FAQ from MCP Weather Server

How do I get an OpenWeatherMap API key?

You can sign up for a free API key on the OpenWeatherMap website.

What is the MCP?

MCP stands for Model Context Protocol. It is a protocol used for communication between different parts of a system, in this case, between VS Code and the weather server.

What Node.js version is required?

Node.js version 18 or higher is required.

How do I deploy this server?

You can deploy this server to any platform that supports Node.js, such as Heroku, AWS, or Google Cloud.

Can I use a different weather API?

Yes, you can modify the code to use a different weather API. You will need to update the API endpoint and data parsing logic accordingly.