Model Context Protocol low risk

Weather

Provides real-time weather forecasts (hourly and daily) via the AccuWeather API, enabling LLMs to access current weather data for various locations.

Connections & Capabilities

Connects To

GitHub

Capabilities

read

Quickstart

Install

npx -y @timlukahorstmann/mcp-weather

Config

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "weather": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "@timlukahorstmann/mcp-weather"],
      "env": {
        "ACCUWEATHER_API_KEY": "your_api_key_here"
      }
    }
  }
}

Exposed MCP Tools (2)

safe

weather-get_hourly

Retrieves the hourly weather forecast for a specified location for the next 12 hours.

Read-only operation; retrieves weather data without modifying any system state.

safe

weather-get_daily

Retrieves the daily weather forecast for a specified location for up to 15 days.

Read-only operation; retrieves weather data without modifying any system state.

Safety Assessment

This MCP server is relatively safe due to its read-only nature and reliance on a reputable weather API. However, proper handling of the AccuWeather API key is crucial. Rate limiting should be implemented to prevent excessive API usage and potential cost overruns.

Read-only access to weather data.
No user data is stored or modified.
Relies on a well-established weather API (AccuWeather).
Environment variable used for API key management.

Requires an external API key, which could be compromised if not handled securely.
Dependence on AccuWeather API availability and security.
Potential for excessive API calls if not rate-limited, leading to cost implications.
No input validation is mentioned, which could lead to unexpected behavior.