What weather and renewable energy data is available through the Xweather API?

The Xweather API provides: current conditions (temperature, humidity, wind, pressure, solar radiation), forecasts up to 15 days, historical weather observations, solar irradiance data (GHI, DNI, DHI) for PV assessment, wind speed/direction measurements, renewable energy farm power output data for US/Canada sites, weather alerts and advisories, and location search capabilities.

How do I get Xweather API credentials (Client ID and Client Secret)?

Visit https://www.xweather.com/ and sign up for an Xweather Flex subscription. Once your account is provisioned, navigate to your developer dashboard to create an application and obtain your Client ID and Client Secret. These credentials authenticate your API requests and are tied to your subscription plan. The Renewables Add-on is required for energy farm data access.

What location formats are supported for weather queries?

The API accepts multiple location formats: city names (e.g., 'Chicago,IL'), latitude/longitude coordinates (e.g., '41.88,-87.63'), weather station IDs, postal codes, and ICAO airport codes. You can also use the searchPlaces tool to find valid location identifiers or the getClosestStation tool to find the nearest weather station to any coordinates.

How far ahead can the Xweather forecast predict?

Xweather provides detailed weather forecasts up to 15 days ahead. Short-term forecasts (1-7 days) are the most accurate, with gradually decreasing accuracy for longer horizons. The forecast includes temperature, weather conditions, wind, precipitation, and solar radiation data — all essential for renewable energy production planning.

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About Xweather Renewable MCP Server

Connect to Vaisala Xweather API and bring professional-grade weather intelligence to any AI agent. Access current conditions, 15-day forecasts, solar irradiance data, wind measurements, and renewable energy farm power output data for site assessment and operational optimization.

Cursor's Agent mode turns Xweather Renewable into an in-editor superpower. Ask Cursor to generate code using live data from Xweather Renewable and it fetches, processes, and writes. all in a single agentic loop. 12 tools appear alongside file editing and terminal access, creating a unified development environment grounded in real-time information.

What you can do

Current Conditions — Get real-time temperature, humidity, wind, pressure, and solar radiation for any global location
Weather Forecasts — Access up to 15-day detailed forecasts with day/night periods for planning renewable energy operations
Solar Irradiance — Retrieve historical solar irradiance measurements (GHI, DNI, DHI) for PV site assessment
Wind Data — Get detailed wind speed, direction, and gust measurements for wind farm evaluation
Energy Farm Output — Access estimated and forecasted power output for wind and solar energy sites in US/Canada
Historical Observations — Query archived weather data for model validation and trend analysis
Location Search — Find weather stations and places by name or coordinates
Weather Alerts — Monitor severe weather warnings to protect renewable energy assets
Extended Forecasts — Get 15-day outlooks for long-term maintenance and production planning

The Xweather Renewable MCP Server exposes 12 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 Xweather Renewable to Cursor via MCP

Follow these steps to integrate the Xweather Renewable 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 Xweather Renewable

Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Xweather Renewable, help me...". 12 tools available

Why Use Cursor with the Xweather Renewable MCP Server

Cursor AI Code Editor provides unique advantages when paired with Xweather Renewable 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

Xweather Renewable + Cursor Use Cases

Practical scenarios where Cursor combined with the Xweather Renewable 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

Xweather Renewable MCP Tools for Cursor (12)

These 12 tools become available when you connect Xweather Renewable to Cursor via MCP:

get_closest_weather_station

Returns station details and current conditions. Find the closest weather station to geographic coordinates

get_current_conditions

Use city name, coordinates (lat,lon), or station ID. Get current weather conditions for a location

get_extended_forecast

Useful for long-term renewable energy production planning and maintenance scheduling. Get extended 15-day weather forecast with day/night periods

get_historical_observations

Essential for validating renewable energy production models against historical weather patterns. Get historical weather observations for a location

get_renewable_energy_farm_data

Includes hourly energy generation forecasts up to 10 days ahead and recent 5-minute interval production estimates. Essential for energy trading, operational optimization, and regulatory compliance. Get renewable energy farm power output and production data

get_solar_irradiance_data

Critical for solar PV site assessment and energy yield validation. Get historical solar irradiance data for renewable energy assessment

get_weather_alerts

Critical for renewable energy asset protection during severe weather events. Get weather alerts and advisories for a location

get_weather_forecast

Essential for renewable energy production planning. Get weather forecast for a location (up to 15 days)

get_weather_observations

Shows actual observed data from weather stations. Get recent weather observations for a location

get_weather_summary

Quick overview for general weather awareness. Get a weather conditions summary for a location

get_wind_data

Essential for wind farm site assessment, turbine performance analysis, and wind energy production forecasting. Get wind speed and direction data for renewable energy assessment

search_locations

Returns place details including coordinates, elevation, and station metadata needed for other API queries. Search for places by name or query

Example Prompts for Xweather Renewable in Cursor

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Cursor agent to start working with Xweather Renewable immediately.

"What is the current weather and wind speed in Chicago?"

"Show me the 7-day weather forecast for a solar farm site at 35.0, -106.0."

"Get the solar irradiance data for my PV site at 34.05, -118.24 for last month."

Troubleshooting Xweather Renewable MCP Server with Cursor

Common issues when connecting Xweather Renewable 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.

Xweather Renewable + Cursor FAQ

Common questions about integrating Xweather Renewable 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.