How to Use the MeteoSource MCP in Claude

Q: Can MeteoSource search for locations using latitude and longitude in Claude Desktop?

Yes, the server handles this directly. Your agent uses getnearestweatherplace to translate raw GPS coordinates into a monitored place ID, then fetches the forecast.

Q: Does the MeteoSource toolset support automatic timezone conversion inside Claude Desktop?

It provides the raw timezone offset data. Your agent calls getplacetimezone to retrieve the zone name and UTC offset, then formats the local time for you.

Q: How do I verify if the weather API is currently reachable?

Have your agent run checkapistatus to test the connection. This returns a quick status check showing whether the external service is online and responding.

Get real-time weather forecasts and coordinates directly inside Claude Desktop.

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Pinpoint Locations Directly in Claude Desktop

The `search_weather_places` tool lets your agent find exact location IDs by querying city names or regions. Claude Desktop uses these IDs as the foundation for any weather-related query, eliminating guesswork about coordinates. Once your agent gets the ID, it can call `get_place_timezone` to map local times instantly. This MCP tool prevents timezone mismatches when you schedule logistics or plan events across different regions.

Pull Hourly and Daily Forecasts on Demand

The `get_point_forecast` tool pulls precise meteorological data for any resolved place ID. Your agent reads this structured forecast directly in your chat, letting you build weather summaries or trigger alerts without opening a browser. You can verify the connection status anytime using `check_api_status` to ensure the data feed is active. This keeps your automated weather checks running reliably during critical operations.

Map Coordinates with this MCP Server

The `get_nearest_weather_place` tool resolves raw latitude and longitude coordinates into the nearest monitored weather station ID. Claude Desktop passes geographic coordinates straight to the server, which returns the exact station identifier. This setup lets you build workflows around GPS data from mobile apps or shipping logs. The server handles the spatial math, so you get clean weather data for any coordinate pair.

Setup guide

Set up MeteoSource 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 MeteoSource 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 MeteoSource 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 meteosource-mcp.

json

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

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Common questions about MeteoSource MCP in Claude Desktop

Open your Claude Desktop configuration file and add the server configuration under the mcpServers key. Restart the app, and you will see the weather tools available via the hammer icon in your chat window.

Yes, the server handles this directly. Your agent uses `get_nearest_weather_place` to translate raw GPS coordinates into a monitored place ID, then fetches the forecast.

It provides the raw timezone offset data. Your agent calls `get_place_timezone` to retrieve the zone name and UTC offset, then formats the local time for you.

Have your agent run `check_api_status` to test the connection. This returns a quick status check showing whether the external service is online and responding.

All weather queries, place names, and coordinates are sent directly from your local Claude Desktop app to the weather API. Vinkius runs the server in an isolated sandbox, meaning your search history and GPS data are never stored on our platform.

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