How to Use the Caiyun Weather / 彩云天气 MCP in Claude

Pull hyper-local Chinese weather data directly into Claude Desktop for precise planning and air quality monitoring.

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Connect Caiyun Weather / 彩云天气 MCP to Claude Desktop

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Setup Caiyun Weather / 彩云天气 with Claude Desktop

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Real-time atmosphere tracking in Claude Desktop

Get immediate updates on current conditions and air quality using `get_realtime_weather` and `get_aqi_info`. Stop guessing if you need an umbrella or a mask before stepping out. Your AI client interprets these live metrics to provide actionable advice. It turns raw atmospheric data into plain language responses right in your chat window.

Minute-by-minute rain alerts

Stop worrying about sudden downpours by calling `get_minutely_rain` to see exactly when the sky will open up. This MCP Server tracks precipitation down to the specific minute. Claude Desktop displays these intervals so you can time your errands perfectly. You get accuracy that standard weather apps simply cannot match.

Plan your week with precision

Use `get_daily_forecast` or `get_hourly_forecast` to map out your schedule based on reliable weather patterns. You’ll see exactly how the temperature and conditions shift throughout your day. This data helps you coordinate outdoor tasks without surprises. It keeps your planning grounded in actual atmospheric observations.

Setup guide

Set up Caiyun Weather / 彩云天气 MCP in Claude Web or Desktop

1

Open Claude Settings

Go to claude.ai, click your profile icon, then navigate to Customize → Connectors.
2

Add Custom Connector

Click the "+" button and select Add custom connector. Paste your Vinkius endpoint URL: https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your token from cloud.vinkius.com. For OAuth-protected servers, expand Advanced settings to add credentials.
3

Start a conversation

Open a new chat. The Caiyun Weather / 彩云天气 MCP tools are available immediately — no restart needed.

Endpoint URL

https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

No configuration file needed — paste the URL directly in the Claude web interface.

Available on Free (1 connector), Pro, Max, Team, and Enterprise plans.

Prerequisites

Claude Desktop installed (macOS or Windows)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open Claude Desktop Settings

Click the menu icon at the top-left corner, go to Settings → Developer → Edit Config. This opens claude_desktop_config.json in your default text editor.
2

Paste the Caiyun Weather / 彩云天气 MCP configuration

Copy the JSON snippet on the right into the mcpServers object. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Restart Claude Desktop

Close and reopen the application. Claude needs a full restart to load new MCPs — refreshing a conversation is not enough.
4

Verify the connection

Open a new conversation. Click the 🔌 icon at the bottom of the message input. You should see tools listed under caiyun-weather-mcp.

json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "caiyun-weather-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about Caiyun Weather / 彩云天气 MCP in Claude Desktop

Add the server configuration to your Claude desktop config file. Once you restart the app, the tools become available for your agent to query.

Your location data is only sent when you explicitly ask the agent for a forecast. The server processes these coordinates to return specific atmospheric readings.

The server fetches high-precision data directly from the provider's API. You receive the same accurate readings used by professional meteorological services.

Claude Desktop will report a connection error in the chat interface. You can verify the status by checking the MCP management panel in your settings.

This server only handles geographic coordinates and weather metrics. It does not store or log your personal identifiers or search history.

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