Central Weather Administration (CWA) Connector for AI agents.
4 live capabilities
Access real-time typhoon tracking and seismic reports for Taiwan.
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Why people use Central Weather Administration (CWA)
Taiwan Weather (CWA) for Real-Time Typhoon Tracking
This Connector changes that by feeding your agent live data from the Central Weather Administration. You can just ask for the current status of a specific county and get an immediate summary of conditions, precipitation risks, and temperature ranges.
What Vinkius changes
You get official, real-time meteorological and seismic data from Taiwan's primary weather agency directly in your chat.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
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- Real-world use case 01
Logistics Route Planning
A shipping manager asks about rain probability in Kaohsiung using `get_taiwan_forecast` to see if a cargo ship will be delayed.
- Real-world use case 02
Travel Itinerary Building
A travel agent checks the 1-week forecast for rural townships using `get_taiwan_weekly_forecast` to advise a hiking group.
- Real-world use case 03
Seismic Safety Check
A safety officer asks for recent earthquake magnitude and depth near Hualien using `get_taiwan_earthquakes`.
Complete set · 4capabilities
The complete Central Weather Administration (CWA) capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with Central Weather Administration (CWA).
01—04
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 4 available through Central Weather Administration (CWA).
- 01 Capability
Get taiwan earthquakes
Get significant seismic reports including magnitude and epicenter coordinates for the Pacific region. This helps you stay informed about major tectonic activity.
- 02 Capability
Get taiwan forecast
Fetch 36-hour weather conditions and rain probabilities for major cities and counties. You can use this to check current conditions in specific areas.
- 03 Capability
Get taiwan weekly forecast
Pull 1-week township forecasts with 12-hour intervals for long-range travel planning. It's perfect for coordinating events in rural areas.
- 04 Capability
Get taiwan small earthquakes
Retrieve minor earthquake reports for research and detailed seismological monitoring. This provides data on smaller events that might not trigger major alerts.
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask Central Weather Administration (CWA) to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use Central Weather Administration (CWA) from the conversation.
Choose your client
Live previewAdvanced clients IDE · CLI
Claude · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_2p8y20qNcmUrmpRqhmtP19qHmgLgyYgajiL9IAjz/mcp - Step 01
Open Connectors
In Claude Web or Claude Desktop, open Settings and choose Connectors.
- Step 02
Add the URL
Choose Add custom connector, name it Central Weather Administration (CWA), and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable Central Weather Administration (CWA) for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_2p8y20qNcmUrmpRqhmtP19qHmgLgyYgajiL9IAjz/mcp - Step 01
Open MCP settings
On desktop, open Settings and MCP servers. On web, open your workspace app or connector settings.
- Step 02
Add the URL
Choose Add server with Streamable HTTP, or create a custom MCP app, then paste the Central Weather Administration (CWA) URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable Central Weather Administration (CWA) in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"taiwan-weather-cwa": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_2p8y20qNcmUrmpRqhmtP19qHmgLgyYgajiL9IAjz/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open MCP Settings
Press Cmd+Shift+P (macOS) or Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) → search "MCP Settings"
- Step 02
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above into the mcp.json file that opens
- Step 03
Save the file
Cursor will automatically detect the new Connector
- Step 04
Start using Central Weather Administration (CWA)
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Central Weather Administration (CWA), help me...". 4 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"taiwan-weather-cwa": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_2p8y20qNcmUrmpRqhmtP19qHmgLgyYgajiL9IAjz/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Create MCP config
Create a .vscode/mcp.json file in your project root
- Step 02
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above
- Step 03
Enable Agent mode
Open GitHub Copilot Chat and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown
- Step 04
Start using Central Weather Administration (CWA)
Ask Copilot: "Using Central Weather Administration (CWA), help me...". 4 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"taiwan-weather-cwa": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_2p8y20qNcmUrmpRqhmtP19qHmgLgyYgajiL9IAjz/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open MCP Settings
Go to Settings → MCP Configuration or press Cmd+Shift+P and search "MCP"
- Step 02
Add the server
Paste the JSON configuration above into mcp_config.json
- Step 03
Save and reload
Windsurf will detect the new server automatically
- Step 04
Start using Central Weather Administration (CWA)
Open Cascade and ask: "Using Central Weather Administration (CWA), help me...". 4 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"taiwan-weather-cwa": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_2p8y20qNcmUrmpRqhmtP19qHmgLgyYgajiL9IAjz/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open Cline MCP Settings
Click the Connectors icon in the Cline sidebar panel
- Step 02
Add remote server
Click "Add Connector" and paste the configuration above
- Step 03
Enable the server
Toggle the server switch to ON
- Step 04
Start using Central Weather Administration (CWA)
Ask Cline: "Using Central Weather Administration (CWA), help me...". 4 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add taiwan-weather-cwa --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_2p8y20qNcmUrmpRqhmtP19qHmgLgyYgajiL9IAjz/mcp"- Step 01
Install Claude Code
Run npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code if not already installed
- Step 02
Add the Connector
Run the command above in your terminal
- Step 03
Verify the connection
Run claude mcp to list connected servers, or type /mcp inside a session
- Step 04
Start using Central Weather Administration (CWA)
Ask Claude: "Using Central Weather Administration (CWA), show me...". 4 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work Central Weather Administration (CWA) can move forward.
This is for logistics managers, travel agents, and safety coordinators who need high-precision meteorological data for the Western Pacific.
Logistics Manager
Checks rain probabilities in specific counties to decide if cargo shipments should be rerouted.
Travel Agent
Builds detailed itineraries for clients by checking 12-hour township weather for rural areas.
Disaster Response Coordinator
Monitors live seismic feeds and typhoon tracking to issue safety alerts in high-risk zones.
Seismologist
Pulls minor earthquake data to map long-term seismic trends and research activity.
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Before you connect
Questions about Central Weather Administration (CWA).
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
Can I use Taiwan Weather (CWA) for travel planning?
Yes, you can use the weekly township forecasts to plan long-distance trips or coordinate events in rural areas with 12-hour granularity.
Does Taiwan Weather (CWA) track typhoons?
Yes, it pulls live weather conditions and precipitation probabilities from the official CWA feed, which is essential for tracking typhoon impacts.
Can it report minor earthquakes?
Yes, it includes a specific capability for retrieving small-magnitude earthquake reports, which is useful for seismological research.
Is the data from an official source?
Yes, it pulls directly from the Central Weather Administration of Taiwan, ensuring you get high-precision meteorological and seismic data.
Can I get weather for specific cities?
Yes, you can query specific cities and counties using either English names or Traditional Chinese characters.
Does it provide 36-hour forecasts?
Yes, it provides a standard 36-hour forecast for all major cities and counties across Taiwan.
Can it help with seismic research?
Yes, it provides both significant seismic reports and data on minor tremors, making it a great capability for monitoring tectonic activity.
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.
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