How do I find my QWeather API Key?

Log in to your [**QWeather Developer portal**](https://dev.qweather.com/), create a project, and you will find your API Key in your dashboard. Copy and paste it below.

Does it support coordinate search?

Yes. You can provide location coordinates (lat,lon) to the `get_ocean_tide_data` tool to retrieve precise regional tide metadata.

What data format is returned for tide tables?

The API returns detailed hourly or daily tide tables, including timestamped water height and peak type metadata.

QWeather Ocean/Tide API MCP Server for Cursor 2 tools — connect in under 2 minutes

Name: QWeather Ocean/Tide API
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About QWeather Ocean/Tide API MCP Server

Empower your AI agent to orchestrate your entire maritime research and oceanographic auditing workflow with the QWeather Ocean/Tide API, the specialized source for global tide data. By connecting QWeather's ocean intelligence to your agent, you transform complex water level searches into a natural conversation. Your agent can instantly retrieve real-time tide tables, audit high and low water peaks, and query specific location metadata without you ever touching a technical portal. Whether you are planning coastal logistics or conducting marine research, your agent acts as a real-time oceanographic consultant, ensuring your data is always verified and precise.

Cursor's Agent mode turns QWeather Ocean/Tide API into an in-editor superpower. Ask Cursor to generate code using live data from QWeather Ocean/Tide API and it fetches, processes, and writes. all in a single agentic loop. 2 tools appear alongside file editing and terminal access, creating a unified development environment grounded in real-time information.

What you can do

Tide Auditing — Retrieve high-resolution tide tables for global locations and maintain a clear view of water level changes.
Peak Oversight — Audit high and low water times and heights to understand the temporal distribution of maritime scale instantly.
Geographic Discovery — Query tide data by location ID or coordinates to maintain strict organizational control over regional data.
Ocean Intelligence — Retrieve detailed oceanographic metadata to assist in deep-dive coastal classification.
Operational Monitoring — Check API status to ensure your maritime research workflow is always operational.

The QWeather Ocean/Tide API MCP Server exposes 2 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Cursor in under two minutes — no API keys to rotate, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.

How to Connect QWeather Ocean/Tide API to Cursor via MCP

Follow these steps to integrate the QWeather Ocean/Tide API MCP Server with Cursor.

Open MCP Settings

Press Cmd+Shift+P (macOS) or Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) → search "MCP Settings"

Add the server config

Paste the JSON configuration above into the mcp.json file that opens

Save the file

Cursor will automatically detect the new MCP server

Start using QWeather Ocean/Tide API

Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using QWeather Ocean/Tide API, help me...". 2 tools available

Why Use Cursor with the QWeather Ocean/Tide API MCP Server

Cursor AI Code Editor provides unique advantages when paired with QWeather Ocean/Tide API through the Model Context Protocol.

Agent mode turns Cursor into an autonomous coding assistant that can read files, run commands, and call MCP tools without switching context

Cursor's Composer feature can generate entire files using real-time data fetched through MCP. no copy-pasting from external dashboards

MCP tools appear alongside built-in tools like file reading and terminal access, creating a unified agentic environment

VS Code extension compatibility means your existing workflow, keybindings, and extensions all work alongside MCP tools

QWeather Ocean/Tide API + Cursor Use Cases

Practical scenarios where Cursor combined with the QWeather Ocean/Tide API MCP Server delivers measurable value.

Code generation with live data: ask Cursor to generate a security report module using live DNS and subdomain data fetched through MCP

Automated documentation: have Cursor query your API's tool schemas and generate TypeScript interfaces or OpenAPI specs automatically

Infrastructure-as-code: Cursor can fetch domain configurations and generate corresponding Terraform or CloudFormation templates

Test scaffolding: ask Cursor to pull real API responses via MCP and generate unit test fixtures from actual data

QWeather Ocean/Tide API MCP Tools for Cursor (2)

These 2 tools become available when you connect QWeather Ocean/Tide API to Cursor via MCP:

check_api_status

Check if the QWeather Ocean service is operational

get_ocean_tide_data

Get real-time tide data for a specific location and date

Example Prompts for QWeather Ocean/Tide API in Cursor

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Cursor agent to start working with QWeather Ocean/Tide API immediately.

"Get tide data for location '101010100' (Shanghai) for '20240510' using QWeather."

"What is the tide forecast for latitude 22.3193 and longitude 114.1694 (Hong Kong)?"

"Show the full tide table for today."

Troubleshooting QWeather Ocean/Tide API MCP Server with Cursor

Common issues when connecting QWeather Ocean/Tide API to Cursor through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.

Tools not appearing in Cursor

Ensure you are in Agent mode (not Ask mode). MCP tools only work in Agent mode.

Server shows as disconnected

Check Settings → Features → MCP and verify the server status. Try clicking the refresh button.

QWeather Ocean/Tide API + Cursor FAQ

Common questions about integrating QWeather Ocean/Tide API MCP Server with Cursor.

What is Agent mode and why does it matter for MCP?

Agent mode is Cursor's autonomous execution mode where the AI can perform multi-step tasks: reading files, editing code, running terminal commands, and calling MCP tools. Without Agent mode, Cursor operates in a simpler ask-and-answer mode that doesn't support tool calling. Always ensure you're in Agent mode when working with MCP servers.

Where does Cursor store MCP configuration?

Cursor looks for MCP server configurations in a mcp.json file. You can configure servers at the project level (.cursor/mcp.json in your project root) or globally (~/.cursor/mcp.json). Project-level configs take precedence.

Can Cursor use MCP tools in inline edits?

No. MCP tools are only available in Agent mode through the chat panel. Inline completions and Tab suggestions do not trigger MCP tool calls. This is by design. tool calls require user visibility and approval.

How do I verify MCP tools are loaded?

Open Settings → Features → MCP and look for your server name. A green indicator means the server is connected. You can also check Agent mode's available tools by clicking the tools dropdown in the chat panel.