What is Mcp Landiwetter

mcp-landiwetter is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides Swiss weather forecast data from LandiWetter. It allows users to search for Swiss locations and obtain detailed weather forecasts.

Use cases

Use cases for mcp-landiwetter include retrieving weather forecasts for specific Swiss cities, planning events based on weather conditions, and integrating weather data into applications for enhanced user experience.

How to use

To use mcp-landiwetter, clone the repository and install the dependencies using ‘npm install’. Start the server with ‘npm start’, and then integrate it with MCP-compatible clients like Claude Desktop by adding it as a custom server in the settings.

Key features

Key features include searching for Swiss locations by name, obtaining detailed weather forecasts for specific locations and dates, accessing both hourly and daily forecast data, and being compatible with MCP clients.

Where to use

mcp-landiwetter can be used in applications that require weather data, particularly in Swiss regions. It is suitable for developers building weather-related tools or services that utilize MCP.

LandiWetter MCP Server

This is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides Swiss weather forecast data from LandiWetter. The server allows you to search for Swiss locations and get detailed weather forecasts.

Features

• Search for Swiss locations by name
• Get detailed weather forecasts for a specific location and date
• Access both hourly and daily forecast data
• Use as a tool or resource in MCP-compatible clients

Installation

1. Clone the repository
2. Install dependencies:

   npm install
   

Usage

Starting the Server

Run the server with:

npm start

This starts the MCP server using the stdio transport, making it compatible with MCP clients like Claude Desktop.

Integrating with Claude Desktop

1. Open Claude Desktop
2. Go to Settings > MCP > Add custom server
3. Configure with the following details:
   • Name: LandiWetter
   • Command: node /path/to/landiwetter-mcp/src/index.js
4. Save and enable the server

Example Claude Prompts

Once the server is integrated with Claude Desktop, you can use natural language prompts to access weather forecasts:

To get a weather forecast:

What's the weather forecast for Bern, Switzerland?

To get a weather forecast for a specific date:

What's the weather forecast for Zürich on 2025-05-10?

Available Tools

searchLocation

Search for Swiss locations by name.

Parameters:

• locationName: The name of the location to search for

Example:

Please search for locations named "Zürich"

getWeatherForecast

Get a detailed weather forecast for a specific location.

Parameters:

• locationId: The location ID (e.g., G2661552)
• date (optional): The date for the forecast (yyyy-MM-dd). Defaults to today

Example:

Please get the weather forecast for location ID G2661552

Available Resources

weather-forecast

Access weather forecasts through a resource URI.

URI Template: weather://{location}/{date}

Where:

• location: The name of the location (e.g., “Zürich”)
• date (optional): The date for the forecast (yyyy-MM-dd). Defaults to today

Example:

Please check the resource at weather://Zürich/2025-05-03