How to Use the NOAA Forecast — US Weather Predictions MCP in Cursor
Write weather-dependent apps and automate logistics code using real-time NOAA data directly in Cursor.
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…and any MCP-compatible client
Connect NOAA Forecast — US Weather Predictions MCP to Cursor
Create your Vinkius account to connect NOAA Forecast — US Weather Predictions to Cursor and route execution through our secure gateway. The platform manages server hosting, runtime updates, and security layers. Configuration requires no manual server provisioning.
Build apps with live meteorological data
Stop writing hardcoded weather stubs or relying on outdated mock JSON payloads in your test suites. With this MCP Server, Cursor can call `get_grid_data` to inject real, structured weather arrays directly into the code you are writing. You can ask the editor to write a parsing function, and your agent will run the tool, see the actual schema, and write working code on the first try. It eliminates the trial-and-error loop of reading API documentation.
Run hourly forecasts in Cursor Agent mode
When you are building scheduling algorithms, you need real-world inputs to test edge cases. Your agent can call `get_hourly_forecast` to pull a 5-day, hour-by-hour forecast for any US coordinate. This lets you test how your routing logic handles sudden drops in temperature or spikes in wind speed. The data comes back as clean JSON, ready for Cursor to parse and feed into your local test runners.
Translate lat/long coordinates instantly
Mapping raw coordinates to specific weather offices is usually a multi-step chore. This tool makes it instant by letting your editor run `get_point_metadata` behind the scenes. It retrieves the responsible Weather Forecast Office and grid coordinates. Your developer agent uses this MCP Server metadata to chain queries together, going from raw coordinates to a narrative forecast using `get_forecast` without you writing a single line of setup code.
Set up NOAA Forecast — US Weather Predictions MCP in Cursor
Prerequisites
- Cursor installed (macOS, Windows, or Linux)
- Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token
- 1
Open MCP Settings
Go to Cursor Settings → MCP or open the Command Palette (
Cmd+Shift+P/Ctrl+Shift+P) and search for "MCP: Add Server". - 2
Add the NOAA Forecast — US Weather Predictions MCP
Cursor will create or open
.cursor/mcp.jsonin your project root. Paste the JSON snippet on the right. Replace[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com. - 3
Enable Agent mode
Open Composer (
Cmd+I/Ctrl+I) and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown at the top. MCP tools are only available in Agent mode. - 4
Verify the connection
Ask Cursor something like "List my recent NOAA Forecast — US Weather Predictions transactions." If the MCP tools are loaded correctly, Cursor will call the NOAA Forecast — US Weather Predictions tools automatically. You can also check Settings → MCP for a green status indicator.
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"noaa-forecast-us-weather-predictions-mcp": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
}
}
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