Vaisala Xweather Connector for AI agents.
12 live capabilities
Forecast renewable energy production and assess solar and wind site viability.
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Why people use Vaisala Xweather
Xweather Renewable for Precise Solar and Wind Site Assessments
This Connector puts that data into a single flow. Your agent can query specific irradiance levels or wind gust data instantly. You get a clear picture of a site's potential without the manual heavy lifting.
What Vinkius changes
Your AI becomes a weather analyst for renewable energy projects.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
One account · 5,900+ Connectors
- Real-world use case 01
Solar Site Selection
A solar developer asks the agent to compare solar irradiance across three different regions to pick the best site for a new PV farm using get_solar_irradiance_data.
- Real-world use case 02
Maintenance Planning
A farm manager wants to know if a 15-day weather outlook suggests a good window for turbine repairs using get_extended_forecast.
- Real-world use case 03
Risk Management
An asset manager asks for severe weather alerts in a specific area to ensure the wind farm is prepared for high winds using get_weather_alerts.
Complete set · 12capabilities
The complete Vaisala Xweather capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with Vaisala Xweather.
01—04
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 12 available through Vaisala Xweather.
- 01 Capability
Get weather alerts
Get weather alerts and advisories for a location. Use this to protect renewable energy assets during severe weather events.
- 02 Capability
Get historical observations
Get historical weather observations for a location. Use this to validate renewable energy production models.
- 03 Capability
Get weather observations
Get recent weather observations for a location. This shows actual observed data from nearby weather stations.
- 04 Capability
Get weather forecast
Get a weather forecast for a location for up to 15 days. This is essential for renewable energy production planning.
05—08
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 12 available through Vaisala Xweather.
- 05 Capability
Get solar irradiance data
Get historical solar irradiance data for renewable energy assessment. This is critical for solar PV site assessment.
- 06 Capability
Get weather summary
Get a weather conditions summary for a location. This provides a quick overview for general weather awareness.
- 07 Capability
Get wind data
Get wind speed and direction data for renewable energy assessment. Use this for wind farm site assessment and analysis.
- 08 Capability
Get closest weather station
Find the closest weather station to geographic coordinates. It returns station details and current conditions.
09—12
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 12 available through Vaisala Xweather.
- 09 Capability
Get current conditions
Get current weather conditions for a location using a city name, coordinates, or station ID.
- 10 Capability
Get renewable energy farm data
Get renewable energy farm power output and production data. This includes hourly forecasts up to 10 days ahead.
- 11 Capability
Get extended forecast
Get an extended 15-day weather forecast with day and night periods. This is useful for long-term maintenance planning.
- 12 Capability
Search locations
Search for places by name or query. This returns coordinates and station metadata needed for other data queries.
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask Vaisala Xweather to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use Vaisala Xweather 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_Xj4Igh5P6RDlSwOIIZChuLlRnzwhOsytXiyoply9/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 Vaisala Xweather, and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable Vaisala Xweather for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_Xj4Igh5P6RDlSwOIIZChuLlRnzwhOsytXiyoply9/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 Vaisala Xweather URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable Vaisala Xweather in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"xweather-renewable": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_Xj4Igh5P6RDlSwOIIZChuLlRnzwhOsytXiyoply9/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 Vaisala Xweather
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Vaisala Xweather, help me...". 12 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"xweather-renewable": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_Xj4Igh5P6RDlSwOIIZChuLlRnzwhOsytXiyoply9/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 Vaisala Xweather
Ask Copilot: "Using Vaisala Xweather, help me...". 12 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"xweather-renewable": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_Xj4Igh5P6RDlSwOIIZChuLlRnzwhOsytXiyoply9/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 Vaisala Xweather
Open Cascade and ask: "Using Vaisala Xweather, help me...". 12 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"xweather-renewable": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_Xj4Igh5P6RDlSwOIIZChuLlRnzwhOsytXiyoply9/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 Vaisala Xweather
Ask Cline: "Using Vaisala Xweather, help me...". 12 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add xweather-renewable --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_Xj4Igh5P6RDlSwOIIZChuLlRnzwhOsytXiyoply9/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 Vaisala Xweather
Ask Claude: "Using Vaisala Xweather, show me...". 12 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work Vaisala Xweather can move forward.
Solar and wind developers who need to prove site viability, and energy traders who need to forecast production for the grid.
Solar Site Developer
Assesses solar irradiance and resource quality for PV site selection and energy modeling on Tuesday afternoons.
Wind Farm Engineer
Evaluates wind resource potential and production forecasts for turbine siting and performance analysis.
Energy Trader
Integrates weather forecasts into energy trading models to manage production planning and market moves.
Grid Operator
Monitors weather conditions and forecasts to balance the grid with renewable generation.
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Before you connect
Questions about Vaisala Xweather.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
Can the Xweather Renewable MCP help me choose a site for a new solar farm?
Yes. It allows your agent to pull historical solar irradiance data for specific locations, helping you compare site viability and energy yield before you commit to a location.
Does this capability provide actual power output for wind farms?
It provides estimated and forecasted power output for wind and solar sites in the US and Canada, which is great for production planning.
How do I get historical weather data for model validation?
The Connector can query archived weather observations for any location, letting you compare your production models against real historical patterns.
Can I use this to monitor for severe weather warnings?
Yes. You can have your agent monitor for severe weather alerts in real-time to help protect your renewable energy infrastructure from damage.
What kind of wind data does the Xweather Renewable MCP provide?
It provides detailed wind speed, direction, and gust measurements, which are essential for evaluating turbine performance and farm siting.
Is this suitable for energy trading models?
It is highly suitable. It provides the 10-day production forecasts and real-time weather data that traders need to make informed decisions.
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 capability to find valid location identifiers or the getClosestStation capability 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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