How do I get a CWA API key?

Register for a free account at opendata.cwa.gov.tw. Once logged in, your Authorization key is available immediately in your profile dashboard. No approval wait time required.

Why is Taiwan earthquake data so important?

Taiwan sits directly on the Pacific Ring of Fire, one of the most seismically active zones on Earth. The CWA operates one of the densest seismological sensor networks in Asia, providing rapid, high-precision earthquake data that is critical for safety, construction, and insurance applications.

Taiwan Weather (CWA) MCP Server for Cursor 4 tools — connect in under 2 minutes

Name: Taiwan Weather (CWA)
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    }
  }
}

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About Taiwan Weather (CWA) MCP Server

The Taiwan Weather MCP Server integrates your AI agent with the official Central Weather Administration (CWA) of Taiwan — one of the most advanced meteorological services in the Pacific Rim.

Cursor's Agent mode turns Taiwan Weather (CWA) into an in-editor superpower. Ask Cursor to generate code using live data from Taiwan Weather (CWA) and it fetches, processes, and writes — all in a single agentic loop. 4 tools appear alongside file editing and terminal access, creating a unified development environment grounded in real-time information.

Core Capabilities

36-Hour General Forecast — Detailed weather predictions for every city and county in Taiwan, including temperature ranges, precipitation probability, and weather conditions.
1-Week Township Forecast — Extended forecasts with 12-hour granularity across all townships, ideal for travel planning and logistics.
Earthquake Reports — Official seismic event data from Taiwan's dense monitoring network. As a key location on the Pacific Ring of Fire, Taiwan experiences frequent seismic activity, making this data critical for safety applications.
Small-Magnitude Events — Comprehensive minor earthquake tracking for research and seismological analysis.

Free API key required (instant registration). Taiwan's CWA maintains one of the densest meteorological sensor networks in Asia, delivering high-precision data essential for anyone operating in the Western Pacific typhoon corridor.

The Taiwan Weather (CWA) MCP Server exposes 4 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 Taiwan Weather (CWA) to Cursor via MCP

Follow these steps to integrate the Taiwan Weather (CWA) 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 Taiwan Weather (CWA)

Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Taiwan Weather (CWA), help me..." — 4 tools available

Why Use Cursor with the Taiwan Weather (CWA) MCP Server

Cursor AI Code Editor provides unique advantages when paired with Taiwan Weather (CWA) 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

Taiwan Weather (CWA) + Cursor Use Cases

Practical scenarios where Cursor combined with the Taiwan Weather (CWA) 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

Taiwan Weather (CWA) MCP Tools for Cursor (4)

These 4 tools become available when you connect Taiwan Weather (CWA) to Cursor via MCP:

get_taiwan_earthquakes

Taiwan sits on the Pacific Ring of Fire and experiences frequent seismic activity. Reports include magnitude, depth, epicenter coordinates, and official assessment. Get significant earthquake reports for Taiwan and the surrounding Pacific region

get_taiwan_forecast

Returns weather conditions, temperature ranges, and probability of rain for all major cities. You can optionally filter by city name using Traditional Chinese characters or English romanization. Get the 36-hour weather forecast for cities and counties across Taiwan

get_taiwan_small_earthquakes

5) that may not trigger major alerts but are relevant for seismological monitoring and research. Get small-magnitude earthquake reports for Taiwan from CWA

get_taiwan_weekly_forecast

Use for longer-range travel and event planning in Taiwan. Get the 1-week weather forecast for townships across Taiwan with 12-hour intervals

Example Prompts for Taiwan Weather (CWA) in Cursor

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Cursor agent to start working with Taiwan Weather (CWA) immediately.

"What's the weather forecast for Taipei this week?"

"Have there been any significant earthquakes near Taiwan recently?"

Troubleshooting Taiwan Weather (CWA) MCP Server with Cursor

Common issues when connecting Taiwan Weather (CWA) 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.

Taiwan Weather (CWA) + Cursor FAQ

Common questions about integrating Taiwan Weather (CWA) 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.