How to Use the Weather (Open-Meteo) MCP in Claude

Q: Can I get a multi-day forecast using Weather (Open-Meteo) and Claude Desktop?

Yep. Use weather.forecast for a view spanning 1 to 14 days. If you only need the next 24 hours, stick with weather.hourly. The agent handles which tool is best depending on your request.

Q: Does Weather (Open-Meteo) support real-time alerts when using Claude Desktop?

Yes, weather.alerts checks for active advisories and warnings based on both current conditions and the forecast data. It only returns a list if significant weather events are detected.

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Need to schedule a trip or photoshoot? The `weather.best_time` tool analyzes 72 hours of hourly data and scores every three-hour window against specific criteria—be it hiking, cycling, or photography. It returns the top window with a clear tip so you know exactly when to be outside. This isn't just a general forecast; it gives you an actionable comfort score for activities in any city, letting you plan complex logistics without leaving Claude Desktop.

Compare weather across multiple locations

Planning a multi-city trip? Don't waste time checking five different websites. The `weather.compare` tool takes 2 to 5 cities and runs them side by side, computing a comfort score for each one instantly. It highlights which location wins out based on current conditions. You can feed this comparison data directly into your project notes or reports within Claude Desktop, making the planning phase fast and structured.

Check air quality details in any city

Before you send a client to an outdoor site, check the air. Use `weather.air_quality` to get the current AQI index along with readings for PM2.5, ozone, and NO2 in any location. Crucially, it always includes a health recommendation based on the scale. This level of detail helps you advise stakeholders accurately, whether you're writing a proposal or just planning next week's field tests.

Setup guide

Set up Weather (Open-Meteo) 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 Weather (Open-Meteo) 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 Weather (Open-Meteo) 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 weather-open-meteo-mcp.

json

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

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Common questions about Weather (Open-Meteo) MCP in Claude Desktop

You invoke the server directly in the chat input. Just tell your agent what you need—like 'compare weather for Miami and Orlando.' Claude Desktop then runs the necessary tool calls against the live data.

Yep. Use `weather.forecast` for a view spanning 1 to 14 days. If you only need the next 24 hours, stick with `weather.hourly`. The agent handles which tool is best depending on your request.

It touches current atmospheric metrics like AQI, PM2.5 concentrations, and ozone levels across various cities worldwide. This is all derived from the Open-Meteo source.

Yes, `weather.alerts` checks for active advisories and warnings based on both current conditions and the forecast data. It only returns a list if significant weather events are detected.

It's quick. The tools execute against live, external APIs, giving you real-time answers without the lag of having to switch apps or open a browser tab.

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