How to Use the Tomorrow.io Alternative MCP in LlamaIndex
Ground RAG applications with LlamaIndex using the Tomorrow.io Alternative MCP Server.
Works with every AI agent you already use
…and any MCP-compatible client
Connect Tomorrow.io Alternative MCP to LlamaIndex
Create your Vinkius account to connect Tomorrow.io Alternative to LlamaIndex and route execution through our secure gateway. The platform manages server hosting, runtime updates, and security layers. Configuration requires no manual server provisioning.
Build a knowledge base from live weather data.
Instead of just calling `get_daily_forecast`, you index its output directly into your vector store. This means past forecast results become searchable knowledge, allowing users to query historical API data alongside their documents.
Query complex event history with LlamaIndex.
Need to know if a specific area saw severe weather last year? Use `get_recent_history` and index the results. Your RAG application can then answer questions like, 'What was the precipitation in Miami during the hurricane season of 2023?'
Index route data for advanced search.
Don't just plan a trip; index the entire weather profile. Run `get_route_weather` and store the waypoints, timings, and associated forecasts. This lets your knowledge base answer questions about optimal travel routes based on historical conditions.
Set up Tomorrow.io Alternative MCP in LlamaIndex
Prerequisites
- Python 3.10+ installed
-
llama-index-tools-mcppackage - Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token
- 1
Install dependencies
Run
pip install llama-index-tools-mcp llama-index-llms-openai. The MCP tools package providesBasicMCPClientandMcpToolSpec. - 2
Connect with BasicMCPClient
Point
BasicMCPClientto your Vinkius endpoint URL. Replace[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]with your token from cloud.vinkius.com. Supports SSE and Streamable HTTP transports. - 3
Convert to LlamaIndex tools
Call
mcp_tool_spec.to_tool_list_async()to convert all Tomorrow.io Alternative MCP tools into nativeFunctionToolobjects that any LlamaIndex agent can use. - 4
Run with any LLM
Create a
FunctionAgentwith the tools and your preferred LLM. SwapOpenAIforAnthropic,Gemini, or any LlamaIndex-supported provider.
from llama_index.tools.mcp import BasicMCPClient, McpToolSpec
from llama_index.core.agent.workflow import FunctionAgent
from llama_index.llms.openai import OpenAI
# Connect to the MCP
mcp_client = BasicMCPClient(
"https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
)
mcp_tool_spec = McpToolSpec(client=mcp_client)
# Convert MCP tools to LlamaIndex tools
tools = await mcp_tool_spec.to_tool_list_async()
# Create and run the agent
agent = FunctionAgent(
tools=tools,
llm=OpenAI(model="gpt-4o"),
system_prompt="You have access to Tomorrow.io Alternative tools.",
)
response = await agent.run("List recent Tomorrow.io Alternative data") Independent Platform Disclaimer: Vinkius is an independent platform and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, verified by, or otherwise authorized by Tomorrow.io. All third-party trademarks, logos, and brand names are the property of their respective owners. Their use on this website is strictly for informational purposes to identify service compatibility and interoperability.
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